security group t ltd vs kurwa joseph another 2005 tzhc 115 1 november 2005

Respondents were lawfully suspended on half pay during the pendency of criminal proceedings and are not entitled to the other half of salary after acquittal. They are not entitled to annual leave, leave allowance, or transport allowance for the period of suspension as they rendered no service.

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Citation: security group t ltd vs kurwa joseph another 2005 tzhc 115 1 november 2005
Parties: Appellant: Security Group (T) Ltd; Respondent: Kurwa Joseph; Respondent: Salum Kitua
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 1 November 2005
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal partly allowed and partly dismissed
Legal Topics: Suspension on Half Pay, Employee Entitlements During Suspension, Annual Leave Eligibility, Leave Allowance, Transport Allowance, Effect of Acquittal on Employment Benefits
Source Language: english

Employment Law Suspension on Half Pay Employee Entitlements During Suspension Annual Leave Eligibility Leave Allowance Transport Allowance Effect of Acquittal on Employment Benefits

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Parties

Security Group (T) Ltd

Appellant

Kurwa Joseph

Respondent

Salum Kitua

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether respondents are entitled to payment of withheld half salary during suspension after acquittal
2 Whether respondents are entitled to annual leave, leave allowance, and transport allowance during suspension

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Court Disposition

appeal partly allowed and partly dismissed

Orders

Respondents entitled only to half salary during suspension period (April 1999 to 4 September 2001)
Claims for annual leave, leave allowance, and transport allowance during suspension dismissed

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