violeth mathayo mwanila dhidi ya computech ics t ltd 2023 tzhcld 1192 13 machi 2023

violeth mathayo mwanila dhidi ya computech ics t ltd 2023 tzhcld 1192 13 machi 2023

The dispute had already been dismissed for non-appearance in 2019 and could not be reopened without a proper application for restoration. The mediator lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter afresh.

Citation
violeth mathayo mwanila dhidi ya computech ics t ltd 2023 tzhcld 1192 13 machi 2023
Parties
Applicant: Violeth Mathayo Mwanila; Respondent: Computech ICS (T) Ltd
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Labour Revision / Judgment
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Dismissal, Jurisdiction, Extension of Time, Res Judicata
Source Language
English
Labour Law Dismissal Jurisdiction Extension of Time Res Judicata

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Parties

Violeth Mathayo Mwanila

Applicant

Computech ICS (T) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Labour Revision / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the mediator had jurisdiction to entertain a matter previously dismissed for non-appearance
  2. 2 Whether proper procedure was followed in reopening the labour dispute
  3. 3 What reliefs are available to the parties

Ratio Decidendi

The dispute had already been dismissed for non-appearance in 2019 and could not be reopened without a proper application for restoration. The mediator lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter afresh.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • The decision of the arbitrator dated 5 September 2022 is set aside as it concerned a matter already determined.