SEBERA v. RWANDA DEVELOPMENT BOARD (RDB)

RDB unlawfully dismissed Sebera by failing to conduct a proper performance evaluation as required by ministerial instructions and by exceeding the lawful period of provisional suspension. The process lacked transparency and justification, making the dismissal unlawful and entitling Sebera to damages.

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Citation: RLR V. 4 - 2015
Parties: Appellant: Sebera Jean Damascène; Respondent: Rwanda Development Board (RDB)
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Rwanda
Judgment Date: 14 November 2014
Case Number: RADA 0024/13/CS
Procedural Posture: Administrative Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment
Outcome: Appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics: Unlawful Dismissal, Public Service Employment, Damages for Wrongful Termination, Performance Evaluation Procedures
Source Language: en

Administrative Law Employment Law Unlawful Dismissal Public Service Employment Damages for Wrongful Termination Performance Evaluation Procedures

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Parties

Sebera Jean Damascène

Appellant

Rwanda Development Board (RDB)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Administrative Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether Sebera was unlawfully dismissed by RDB
2 Whether proper performance evaluation procedures were followed
3 Entitlement to damages for unlawful dismissal

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in part

Orders

RDB to pay Sebera damages of 5,823,144 Frw for unlawful dismissal
RDB to pay 1,000,000 Frw for procedural and counsel fees

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