benjamin eliot makafu vs quality group ltd 2021 tzhcld 55 10 machi 2021

The applicant failed to provide sufficient and credible evidence to justify the delay of nine months in filing the dispute, as he did not attach any letters or provide a daily account of efforts made. Mere statements without supporting documents are not acceptable. Therefore, the Commission was correct in refusing the extension of time.

Citation: benjamin eliot makafu vs quality group ltd 2021 tzhcld 55 10 machi 2021
Parties: Mlalamikaji: Benjamin Eliot Makafu; Mlalamikiwa: Quality Group Limited
Court: TANZLII
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 1 January 2021
Procedural Posture: Maombi Ya Marejeo / Uamuzi Wa Mahakama Kuu Juu Ya Ombi La Kutengua Uamuzi Wa Tume Na Kuomba Kuongezewa Muda Kufungua Mgogoro
Outcome: Ombi limetupiliwa mbali.
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Right to Be Heard, Dismissal From Employment, Procedural Fairness
Source Language: English

Labour Law Extension of Time Right to Be Heard Dismissal From Employment Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Benjamin Eliot Makafu

Mlalamikaji

Quality Group Limited

Mlalamikiwa

Procedural Posture

Maombi Ya Marejeo / Uamuzi Wa Mahakama Kuu Juu Ya Ombi La Kutengua Uamuzi Wa Tume Na Kuomba Kuongezewa Muda Kufungua Mgogoro

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant provided sufficient reasons for delay to warrant extension of time to file a labour dispute out of time
2 Whether the right to be heard was violated by the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration (CMA)

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Ombi limetupiliwa mbali.

Orders

Ombi la kutengua uamuzi wa Tume na kuomba kuongezewa muda kufungua mgogoro limetupiliwa mbali.