antony john kazembe vs intertek testing services eapty ltd 2023 tzhc 1217 30 march 2023

antony john kazembe vs intertek testing services eapty ltd 2023 tzhc 1217 30 march 2023

The arbitrator failed to properly frame and resolve the correct issues arising from the parties' pleadings and evidence, resulting in an award based on a mischaracterization of the cause of action and improper analysis, thus rendering the CMA proceedings and award improperly procured.

Citation
antony john kazembe vs intertek testing services eapty ltd 2023 tzhc 1217 30 march 2023
Parties
Applicant: Antony John Kazembe; Respondent: Intertek Testing Services (EA)(Pty) Ltd
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
30 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Labour Revision / Judgment on Revision Application
Outcome
CMA proceedings and award nullified; application allowed to the discussed extent
Legal Topics
Unfair Termination, Retrenchment, Procedural Fairness, Framing of Issues, Arbitration Award Review
Source Language
English
Labour Law Unfair Termination Retrenchment Procedural Fairness Framing of Issues Arbitration Award Review

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Parties

Antony John Kazembe

Applicant

Intertek Testing Services (EA)(Pty) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Labour Revision / Judgment on Revision Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the arbitrator erred by basing the award on retrenchment instead of unfair termination
  2. 2 Whether the arbitrator failed to frame and resolve the correct issues based on the parties' pleadings and evidence
  3. 3 Whether the CMA proceedings and award were improperly procured due to procedural irregularities

Ratio Decidendi

The arbitrator failed to properly frame and resolve the correct issues arising from the parties' pleadings and evidence, resulting in an award based on a mischaracterization of the cause of action and improper analysis, thus rendering the CMA proceedings and award improperly procured.

Court Disposition

CMA proceedings and award nullified; application allowed to the discussed extent

Orders

  • CMA proceedings and award are nullified
  • Parties may reinstitute the matter in the CMA within 14 days