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Abdi Mohamud Hassan v National Land Commission & another [2015] KEELRC 794 (KLR)

[2015] KEELRC 794 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment and Labour Relations Court
Case number
794
Citation
[2015] KEELRC 794 (KLR)
Decided
25 June 2015
Judge
HS Wasilwa
Parties
raw · defendants · plaintiffs
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TypeLabor DisputePostureApplication for Interim OrdersCoramHellen S. Wasilwa
Holding

The court finds for the applicant and issues orders to reinstate the applicant's salary and benefits pending the hearing and determination of the application.

Facts

The applicant, Abdi Mohamud Hassan, was issued a show cause letter by the National Land Commission on February 10, 2015, alleging absence from duty. The applicant's salary and benefits were suspended prior to the issuance of the show cause letter.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant has established a prima facie case to warrant interim orders
  2. Whether the withdrawal of the applicant's salary was irregular and in violation of constitutional and procedural rights

Reasoning

The court finds that the withdrawal of the applicant's salary was irregular and in violation of constitutional and procedural rights, and that the applicant has established a prima facie case to warrant interim orders.

Outcome

In favor of the applicant

Orders

  • To reinstate the applicant's salary and benefits in the sum of Kshs.226,130/=, medical insurance cover, allowances and other employment benefits until further orders of this Honourable Court with effect from January, 2015
  • To set aside the Show Cause letter dated 10 th February, 2015, issued against the Claimant/Applicant by the 1st Respondent and reinstatement of the Claimant’s salary in the sum of Kshs.226,130/=, medical insurance cover, benefits and allowances with effect from January, 2015

Remedies

  • Reinstatement of salary and benefits

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act, Cap 226 Laws of Kenya
  • Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
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