Republic v The Teachers Service Commission [2004] KEHC 587 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 587
- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 587 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 February 2004
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Certiorari and Judicial ReviewCoramKABURU BAUNI
Holding
The dismissal order is quashed, and the respondent is ordered to reconvene its disciplinary committee to hear the complaint against the applicant expeditiously.
Facts
The applicant was dismissed from the Teaching Service on February 27, 2003, by the Teachers Service Commission. The applicant denied the allegations and appealed, but his appeal was rejected. He then sought a quashing of the dismissal order.
Issues
- violation of rules of natural justice
- irregular dismissal under s.71(4) of the Code of Regulation
Reasoning
The respondent violated the rules of natural justice by making a decision without hearing the applicant, and the dismissal was irregular.
Outcome
The applicant's dismissal order is quashed.
Orders
- Reconvene the disciplinary committee to hear the complaint against the applicant expeditiously
- Pay costs of the application
Remedies
- Quashing of the dismissal order
- Reconvening the disciplinary committee
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Code of Regulation
- Teachers Service Commission Act
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