Chemkendo v County Government of West Pokot & 3 others (Miscellaneous Application E004, E002, E003 & E005 of 2024 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEELRC 1040 (KLR) (28 March 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1040
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 1040 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 March 2025
The Preliminary Objection is without merit, and the application dated 22nd October 2024 is properly before the court.
Facts
The Applicants moved the court seeking orders that the decision of the Public Service Commission be adopted and enforced, and the Respondents be compelled to pay salary arrears and damages. The Respondents filed an application for review of the PSC decision.
Issues
- Whether the Preliminary Objection dated 25th November 2024 and the application dated 22nd October 2024 are merited
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to deal with the application dated 22nd October 2024
Reasoning
The court found that the court has jurisdiction to deal with the application dated 22nd October 2024, as it seeks interim orders pending the determination of the application already before the court. The court also dismissed the Preliminary Objection as the applicants were within their rights to file the application.
Outcome
The Preliminary Objection is dismissed, and the application dated 22nd October 2024 is properly before the court.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Public Service Act
- Public Service Commission (County Appeals Procedure) Regulations 2022
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