kebbys hotel vs joseph maina 2023 tzhcld 1411 6 september 2023

The arbitrator's failure to address the preliminary objection on time limitation constituted a fatal irregularity, denying the applicant the right to be heard and rendering the proceedings and award irrational and illogical. The award is nullified and the matter remitted for fresh hearing before another arbitrator.

Citation: kebbys hotel vs joseph maina 2023 tzhcld 1411 6 september 2023
Parties: Applicant: Kebbys Hotel; Respondent: Joseph Maina
Court: TANZLII
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 6 September 2023
Procedural Posture: Revision Application / Judgment
Outcome: award nullified; matter remitted for fresh hearing
Legal Topics: Time Limitation, Jurisdiction, Right to Be Heard, Arbitration Procedure
Source Language: English

Labour Law Time Limitation Jurisdiction Right to Be Heard Arbitration Procedure

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Parties

Kebbys Hotel

Applicant

Joseph Maina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Revision Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the arbitrator was correct not to determine the issue of time limitation
2 Whether the dispute was referred within prescribed time
3 Whether the arbitrator was right to rely on exhibits to conclude employment

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

award nullified; matter remitted for fresh hearing

Orders

File remitted to CMA for fresh hearing before another competent arbitrator to resolve the issue of time limitation first
Each party to bear own costs