Seychelles Case Law

Government of Seychelles v Public Service Appeal Board & Anor (CP 15 of 2019)

Government of Seychelles v Public Service Appeal Board & Anor (CP 15 of 2019) [2020] SCCC 555 (27 March 2020)

Court

Constitutional Court

Case number

CP 15 of 2019

The PSAB does not have jurisdiction under Article 146(1) of the Constitution to determine complaints about transfers within the Police Force. Transfer is not among the five instances listed in Article 146(1). The PSAB exceeded its jurisdiction by considering the transfer and making the order it did, rendering its determination and order a nullity.

Source excerpt

• Jurisdiction of public service appeal board
• Police force transfers
• Ultra vires acts

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Dhanjee v Michel & Ors (CP 15 of 2011)

Dhanjee v Michel & Ors (CP 15 of 2011) [2012] SCCC 1 (17 January 2012)

Court

Constitutional Court

Case number

CP 15 of 2011

The Constitutional Court held that the CAA’s recommendation to extend a non-citizen judge’s term was unconstitutional and the President’s appointment void.

• Interpretation of constitutional provisions
• Judicial independence
• Appointment and tenure of judges
• Ultra vires acts
• Jurisdiction of constitutional court
• Constitutional-law

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