[2006] UGHC 27
The court held that since the suit was filed after SI 80 of 2000 came into force, the law applies to the issues raised in it. The fact that the claim survived and was entertained up to judgment means the applicants are entitled to benefit from the regime set out in SI 80 of 2000, even if only as a guide....
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- Citation
- [2006] UGHC 27
- Parties
- Applicant: Henry Waibale & 2 Ors; Respondent: Attorney General
- Court
- High Court of Uganda
- Jurisdiction
- Uganda
- Case Number
- Miscellaneous Application No 582 of 2005
- Procedural Posture
- Miscellaneous Cause / Ruling
- Outcome
- Application allowed. The claims of the applicants/plaintiffs are to be determined under SI 80 of 2000 and Article 254 of the Constitution.
- Legal Topics
- Pension Entitlements, Retrospective Application of Law, Public Officer Rights
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Henry Waibale & 2 Ors
Applicant
Attorney General
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Cause / Ruling
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether Statutory Instrument 80 of 2000 applies to respondents who retired before its commencement.
- 2 Whether the applicants/plaintiffs can benefit from the regime set out in SI 80 of 2000.
- 3 Whether Article 254 of the Constitution guarantees pension rights for public officers whose pensions remain unpaid.
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that since the suit was filed after SI 80 of 2000 came into force, the law applies to the issues raised in it. The fact that the claim survived and was entertained up to judgment means the applicants are entitled to benefit from the regime set out in SI 80 of 2000, even if only as a guide. Furthermore, Article 254 of the Constitution guarantees the pension rights of public officers, and if unpaid, they can claim it. Therefore, the law in question should be used in determining the claims of the applicants/plaintiffs, regardless of their retirement date.
Court Disposition
Application allowed. The claims of the applicants/plaintiffs are to be determined under SI 80 of 2000 and Article 254 of the Constitution.
Orders
- The claims of the applicants/plaintiffs shall be determined using the provisions of SI 80 of 2000 and Article 254 of the Constitution.
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