Kenya National Union of Nurses v Local Authorities Provident Fund Board & 4 others; Kiuluku & 8 others (Interested Parties) (Petition E005 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 2278 (KLR) (29 September 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2278
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 2278 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 September 2023
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TypePetitionPosturePetition E005 of 2023CoramBOM MANANI
Holding
The court finds that the ELRC lacks the requisite jurisdiction to determine the legality of the Constitution of the Board of the 1st Respondent outside of an employment dispute or outside the scope that has been set under section 12 of the ELRC Act.
Facts
The Petitioner is a Trade Union representing nurses, and the Respondents are the Local Authorities Provident Fund Board and other entities.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the Employment and Labour Relations Court to determine the constitutionality of the Board of the 1st Respondent outside of an employment dispute.
- Legality of the Constitution of the Board of the 1st Respondent
Reasoning
The court's reasoning is that the ELRC's jurisdiction is limited to employment disputes and not to constitutional matters regarding the Board of the 1st Respondent.
Outcome
The Petition is struck out with costs to the Respondents.
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- ELRC Act
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Retirement Benefits (Occupational Benefits Schemes) Regulations, 2000
- Practice and Procedure Rules, 2013
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