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Chris Ngaira Isabwa v Postal Corporation Of Kenya [2014] KEELRC 1269 (KLR)

[2014] KEELRC 1269 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1269
Citation
[2014] KEELRC 1269 (KLR)
Decided
17 July 2014
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TypeIndustrial DisputePostureRespondent filed a preliminary objection, Petitioner filed a petition in High Court, and the case was transferred to the Industrial Court for hearing.CoramHON. LADY JUSTICE MAUREEN ONYANGO
Holding

The claim is not maintainable due to the late filing of the suit.

Facts

The claimant was dismissed from employment on July 22, 2009, and filed the suit on June 20, 2011, more than 24 months later.

Issues

  1. Whether the claim is maintainable under Section 24 of the Postal Corporations Act
  2. Whether the dismissal was wrongful and unlawful

Reasoning

The claim was filed more than 12 months after the dismissal, which is in violation of Section 24 of the Postal Corporations Act.

Outcome

The claim is dismissed.

Orders

  • The claim is dismissed due to the late filing of the suit.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Postal Corporations Act
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