tib development bank ltd vs silas mgana and others 2020 tzhcld 3846 24 december 2020

tib development bank ltd vs silas mgana and others 2020 tzhcld 3846 24 december 2020

The award was improperly procured as the evidence of PW1 was not sufficient to prove all respondents' claims; each respondent had an obligation to prove his/her claim individually, which was not done; thus, the award is set aside and proceedings quashed.

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Citation
tib development bank ltd vs silas mgana and others 2020 tzhcld 3846 24 december 2020
Parties
Applicant: TIB Development Bank Limited; Respondents: Silas Mgana & 6 others
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
24 December 2020
Procedural Posture
Labour Revision / Judgment
Outcome
award set aside, proceedings quashed, matter remitted to CMA for rehearing
Legal Topics
Unfair Termination, Representative Suits, Procedural Fairness, Evidence in Labour Disputes
Source Language
english
Labour Law Unfair Termination Representative Suits Procedural Fairness Evidence in Labour Disputes

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Parties

TIB Development Bank Limited

Applicant

Silas Mgana & 6 others

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Labour Revision / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether Edward Christopher had mandate to testify on behalf of other respondents
  2. 2 Whether the Arbitrator stated reasons for his decision

Ratio Decidendi

The award was improperly procured as the evidence of PW1 was not sufficient to prove all respondents' claims; each respondent had an obligation to prove his/her claim individually, which was not done; thus, the award is set aside and proceedings quashed.

Court Disposition

award set aside, proceedings quashed, matter remitted to CMA for rehearing

Orders

  • Award revised and set aside
  • Proceedings quashed