UNDT/2023/047

UNDT/2023/047, Anand

UNAT Held or UNDT Pronouncements

The Tribunal found that the Applicant failed to show by clear and convincing evidence that he was denied a fair chance of selection. Accordingly, the Tribunal found that the contested selection decision was lawful as the Administration appropriately exercised its discretion in selecting the selected candidate.

Decision Contested or Judgment Appealed

The Applicant contested the decision not to select him for the position of Chief at the P-5 level, Business Transformation and Accountability Unit (“BTAU”), Pension Administration, the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (“UNJSPF”).

Outcome

Dismissed on merits

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Full Judgment

Applicants/ Appellants

Anand

Entity

UNJSPF

Case Number(s)

UNDT/NY/2022/034

Tribunal

UNDT

Registry Location :

New York