RULING EXTENSION OF TIME BAKARI SHABANI NDWATA VS TPA AND OTHERS FINAL NEW

RULING EXTENSION OF TIME BAKARI SHABANI NDWATA VS TPA AND OTHERS FINAL NEW

Applicant failed to substantiate grounds for extension of time; technical delay, ignorance of law, and ill-health were not proven or valid. The President's decision was within the law and not blameworthy. No sufficient cause was shown for extension.

Citation
RULING EXTENSION OF TIME BAKARI SHABANI NDWATA VS TPA AND OTHERS FINAL NEW
Parties
Applicant: Bakari Shabani Ndwata; 1st Respondent: Tanzania Ports Authority; 2nd Respondent: The Permanent Secretary - Ministry of Infrastructure Development; 3rd Respondent: Attorney General
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
17 December 2018
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Judicial Review, Employment Termination, Right to Be Heard
Source Language
English
Administrative Law Labour Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Judicial Review Employment Termination Right to Be Heard

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Parties

Bakari Shabani Ndwata

Applicant

Tanzania Ports Authority

1st Respondent

The Permanent Secretary - Ministry of Infrastructure Development

2nd Respondent

Attorney General

3rd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sufficient cause exists for extension of time to apply for leave for judicial review
  2. 2 Whether technical delay, ignorance of law, ill-health, or alleged illegality justify extension of time

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant failed to substantiate grounds for extension of time; technical delay, ignorance of law, and ill-health were not proven or valid. The President's decision was within the law and not blameworthy. No sufficient cause was shown for extension.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • No order as to costs