UNDT/2022/112 | SYSTEM OF ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

UNDT/2022/112, Azzam

UNAT Held or UNDT Pronouncements

The Tribunal had no jurisdiction to determine this application on the merits as it challenged a decision that was not submitted for management evaluation in a timely manner. The application was filed without being preceded by a timely filing of a request for management evaluation.

Decision Contested or Judgment Appealed

The Applicant challenged the Respondent’s selection decision for a G-6 Programme Associate position.

Legal Principle(s)

The Tribunal had no jurisdiction to extend or waive the time and determine the application on its merits. The procedure and time limits under art. 8.1(c) of the UNDT Statute and 11.2(c) of the Staff Rules were to be strictly enforced.

Outcome

Dismissed as not receivable

Outcome Extra Text

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Full Judgment

Applicants/ Appellants

Azzam

Entity

UNHCR

Case Number(s)

UNDT/NBI/2022/007

Tribunal

UNDT

Registry Location :

Nairobi