tpb bank plc vs neema christian john another 2022 tzhcld 1095 12 december 2022

tpb bank plc vs neema christian john another 2022 tzhcld 1095 12 december 2022

Irregularities in recording proceedings, denial of right to be heard, and absence of the original award render the CMA proceedings and award a nullity, requiring nullification and a trial de novo before a different arbitrator.

Citation
tpb bank plc vs neema christian john another 2022 tzhcld 1095 12 december 2022
Parties
Applicant: TPB Bank PLC; 1st Respondent: Neema Christian John; 2nd Respondent: Erasto Sabas Mhule (as Administrator of the Estate of the late Mauro Sabas Mhule)
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
12 December 2022
Procedural Posture
Revision Application / Ruling
Outcome
CMA proceedings nullified, award quashed and set aside, matter remitted for trial de novo before a different arbitrator.
Legal Topics
Constructive Termination, Procedural Irregularity, Right to Be Heard, Nullification of Proceedings
Source Language
English
Labour Law Constructive Termination Procedural Irregularity Right to Be Heard Nullification of Proceedings

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Parties

TPB Bank PLC

Applicant

Neema Christian John

1st Respondent

Erasto Sabas Mhule (as Administrator of the Estate of the late Mauro Sabas Mhule)

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Revision Application / Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether CMA proceedings were properly recorded
  2. 2 Whether the absence of the original award invalidates proceedings
  3. 3 Whether the arbitrator denied the applicant the right to be heard

Ratio Decidendi

Irregularities in recording proceedings, denial of right to be heard, and absence of the original award render the CMA proceedings and award a nullity, requiring nullification and a trial de novo before a different arbitrator.

Court Disposition

CMA proceedings nullified, award quashed and set aside, matter remitted for trial de novo before a different arbitrator.

Orders

  • CMA proceedings are nullified.
  • Award arising therefrom is quashed and set aside.