Kenya Dockworkers Union v Kenya Ports Authority (Cause 143 of 2012) [2014] KEIC 805 (KLR) (25 July 2014) (Ruling)
- Court
- Industrial Court
- Case number
- 805
- Citation
- [2014] KEIC 805 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 July 2014
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TypeLabor DisputePostureRespondent's Motion to compel disclosure of earnings history and calculation of aggregate dues struck out as incompetent and without jurisdictionCoramON Makaau
Holding
The Motion is incompetent and the court lacks jurisdiction to grant the orders sought.
Facts
Kenya Dockworkers Union filed a Motion under Section 24 of the Labour Relations Act and Article 35(1)(b) & 159(2)(b)(d) of the Constitution of Kenya seeking orders related to the earnings history and compliance with a previous award.
Issues
- Whether the Motion is incompetent and bad in law
- Whether the court lacks jurisdiction to grant the orders sought
Reasoning
The court found the Motion incompetent due to the lack of evidence that it was initiated by the General Secretary or an appointed representative. Additionally, the court held that granting the orders would expose it to errors of reopening the case and abdicating judicial duties.
Outcome
The Notice of Motion dated 21/2/2014 is struck out for being incompetent and for the court's lack of jurisdiction.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Labour Relations Act
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Telkom Kenya Ltd v John Ochanda
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