REPUBLIC v TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION & EX PARTE ELIUD NYAKUNDI [2006] KEHC 2515 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2515
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 2515 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 May 2006
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureAppeal from a previous orderCoramRimita J
Holding
The court dismissed the application, finding that the TSC followed the proper procedure and that the applicant was not entitled to his salary during the suspension period.
Facts
The applicant, Eliud Nyakundi, was suspended by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) on October 13, 2000, and was not paid his salary for six months. He filed two applications seeking orders of certiorari and mandamus.
Issues
- Whether the decision to suspend the applicant was valid
- Whether the applicant was entitled to his salary during the suspension period
- Whether the TSC's decision to interdict the applicant was valid
Reasoning
The court ruled that the TSC's decision to suspend the applicant was valid and that the applicant was not entitled to his salary during the suspension period. The court also found that the applicant's suit against the TSC was not valid due to lack of consent from the Attorney General.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- To vacate the orders granted in the previous application
- To dismiss the application with costs to the respondent
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Teachers Service Commission Act Cap 212
- Code of Regulations for Teachers
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