The Judges (Remuneration and Terminal Benefits) Act, 2007
This section is a heading for Part III on benefits upon retirement, resignation, or removal from office.
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This section is a heading for Part III on benefits upon retirement, resignation, or removal from office. This section is headed “Retirement,” “Benefits upon appointment,” “Survivor’s benefits,” and “Pension for widow or widower of the Chief Justice.” This section heading refers to benefits earned before removal and a recommendation to review terminal benefits. This section is titled “Construction” and says it amends Section 16. This section gives the Act its short title and says it starts on a date the Minister appoints in a Gazette notice.
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Section 9
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a heading for Part III on benefits upon retirement, resignation, or removal from office.
9. PA RT III B e n e f it s U po n R e t ir e m e n t , R e s ig n a t io n o r R e m o v a l F r o m O f f ic e - 13 Verify source ↗
Section 13
AI-assisted research summary: This section is headed “Retirement,” “Benefits upon appointment,” “Survivor’s benefits,” and “Pension for widow or widower of the Chief Justice.”
13. Retirement. Benefits upon appointment. Survivor’s benefits. Pension for widow or widower o f the Chief Justice. 91 No. 3 Judges (Remuneration and Terminal Benefits) 2007 - 15 Verify source ↗
Section 15
AI-assisted research summary: This section heading refers to benefits earned before removal and a recommendation to review terminal benefits.
15. Benefits earned prior to removal. Recommendation for review o f terminal benefits. PA R T IV C o n s e q u e n tia l A m endm ents - 17 Verify source ↗
Section 17
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Construction” and says it amends Section 16.
17. Construction. Amendment of Section 16. S C H E D U L E 92 No. 3 Judges I Remuneration and 'terminal Bene fits) 2007 I II! I M I l-.l) R L P I J B U C Ol- T A N Z A N IA \u. «.i 2007 I A s s i m . J \k .\y .\ M k i s i i o K i k u m i . President 30"' March. 2007 An Act to provide for remuneration, terminal benefits and survivors benefits to a person holding the Office of C h ief Justice, Justice of Appeal, Principal Judge and Judge and to provide for matters related thereto. I a .u ii i) b\ Parliament of the I nited Republic of I an/ania. PA R I I Pm I l\ ll\ \U\ PROVISIONS - 1 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: This section gives the Act its short title and says it starts on a date the Minister appoints in a Gazette notice.
1.-(l) I lii.s Act ma\ he cited as the Judges (Remuneration and Terminal Benefits) Act. 2007. (2) I his Act shall come into operation on the date as the Minister ma\. In notice published in the ( lazette. appoint. - 2 Verify source ↗
Section 2
AI-assisted research summary: This section says the Act applies to people holding certain judicial offices on or after 1 March 2007.
2. I his Act shall appl> to a person who holds the ofllce of the Chid' Justice, a Justice of Appeal, a Principal .Indue or a Judge on or alter the I s1 March. 2007. - 3 Verify source ↗
In this Act. unless the context olhcru ise requires
AI-assisted research summary: This section defines “Chief Justice” for the Act, unless the context requires otherwise.
3. In this Act. unless the context olhcru ise requires - "Chiel Justice" means the C hief Justice appointed pursuant to Article I I 8(2) of the Constitution: siuu utlc :llul cumine- nccntcni imcrprcia- lion No. 3 ./ni/yes (Remuneration and Terminal Benefits/ 20(17 - 5 Verify source ↗
(1 ) Where it is desirable and necessary to rev iew salary. allow unco
AI-assisted research summary: The Commission must propose salary, allowance, and benefit reviews to the President, and the President may approve and announce new amounts after considering the national economy and other relevant factors.
5 .(1 ) Where it is desirable and necessary to rev iew salary. allow unco and benellls payable to the C ‘hicl’Justice. Justice of Appclil. the Principal Indue or a Judge, the ( 'oniniission shall forward proposals to the President together with reasons. if any. Ibreach ol such proposals. i<CV ICU 111 salaries allowance-, ■uul nihc! benefits (2) In making the proposals, the Commission shall he guided and ensure that the scales ol salary and the amount payable to each scale, allowance and other benefits are broadly kept in line w ith those applicable io ihc public .sen ice. ( i) Without prejudice to subsection (2). the Commission shall, in determining the types and the amount ol’ benellls in pursuant to the provisions ol this section, seek and obtain information from any ( io v eminent Department or person employed in the public service. i l l \\ here the President has received proposals from the Commission he may accept the proposal for review and announce new salaries, allowances and benelits as he deems appropriate and mav seek advice from anv authority as he deems appropriate be I ore announcing new salaries, allowances or benelits as the case may be. (> In the excise of powers to review the salaries, allowances and olhei terminal benefits lor the Chief Justice, a Justices of Appeal, a Principal Judge and a Judge, the President shall hav e regard to the national economy and any other consideration necessary for arriv ing at or making appropriate decision \ltiibuics lot rev iew ill;' salai ics alKiuaneo .uul utliei benefits - 7 Verify source ↗
Section 7
AI-assisted research summary: Certain judges are entitled to the benefits listed in Part I of the Schedule, and the President may add to or change those benefits on the Commission’s recommendation, so long as the changes do not reduce them.
7. (1 ) In addition to salaries, allowances and benelits payable under I lUiilcinenis liiis \et. i he Chief Justice, a Justice o f Appeal, a Principal Judge o ra .bulge shall be entitled lo benellls specified in Part I of the Schedule to (Ins \et 12) I he President may. upon the recommendation of the Commission, add to or modify the benellls specified in the Schedule but such modifi cation shall not lutxc iltc effect of cuiiailiiigoi'fcdiiciiigany uflhe benefits .specified in the Schedule. Vi No. 3 .Judges (Remuneration and Terminal Benefits) 2007 I uneral expenses Transpor tation on retirement - 8 Verify source ↗
The Government shall, in a manner specilied in part II o f the
AI-assisted research summary: The Government must pay funeral expenses for specified judges when they die in office or after retiring.
8. The Government shall, in a manner specilied in part II o f the schedule to this Act. meet funeral expenses of a Chief Justice, a Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge or a Judge who dies in office or after retirement from office.
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schedule to this Act. meet funeral expenses of a Chief Justice, a Justice
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On retirement or death, a spouse, dependants or survivors as the
AI-assisted research summary: When a Chief Justice, Justice of Appeal, Principal Judge, or Judge retires or dies, the Government must transport the person’s personal effects to the place of domicile or another place chosen by the person or survivor.
9. On retirement or death, a spouse, dependants or survivors as the case ma\ he. personal effects o f the retired or deceased Chief Justice, a Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge or a Judge shall be transported in the Government to his place of domicile or as determined by him or his survivor b\ using appropriate means. l^i ni i n s Upon R i-tik i- m in i. R i s ic n a i ion ok R i movai i-kom O it ic i PART III Retirement Cap .'71 - 9 Verify source ↗
On retirement or death, a spouse, dependants or sur\i\ors as the
AI-assisted research summary: When a Chief Justice, Justice of Appeal, Principal Judge, or Judge retires or dies, the Government must transport the person’s personal effects to the place of domicile or as directed by the person or survivor.
9. On retirement or death, a spouse, dependants or sur\i\ors as the case may he. personal effects of the retired or deceased Chief Justice, a Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge or a Judge shall lie transported b\ the Government to his place ol domicile or as determined b\ him or h i s survivor by using appropriate means. PA R I 111 Bi-xu us Upon Ri iiki mi m. Ri sk.\\\iu>\ ok Ri m<>\ w i ko\i ( )m h i - 10 Verify source ↗
The provisions o f this Part shall be without prejudice to the
AI-assisted research summary: This section says the Part does not override sections 20 and 21 of the Public Service Retirement Benefits Act for pension and other terminal benefits of certain former judicial office holders.
10. The provisions o f this Part shall be without prejudice to the provisions o! sections 20 and 2 I of the Public Ser\ ice Retirement Benefits Act. with regard to payment of pension and other terminal benefits to a person w ho held the office of a Chief.>uslice. Justice of Appeal. Principal Judge or a Judge. - 11 Verify source ↗
(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Public Service
AI-assisted research summary: Some judges and public officers may opt to retire and receive terminal benefits when appointed to certain judicial offices.
11. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Public Service Retirement Bene Its Act. where an\ person, being a public officer, is appointed as a Chief Justice, a Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge, or a Judge that person may. upon such appointment, opt to retire from scr\ ice in the public office and shall be entitled to receive terminal benefits in accordance with the Public Service Retirement Benefit Act. (2) A person appointed to the office of a Chief Justice, a Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge or a fudge who. before the commencement of this Act. was serving in the public office and who does not opt to retire under the provision of sub - section (1) the period ofser\ ice in the public service shall be taken into account w hen computing his terminal benefits upon retirement. (3) A Judge who is appointed a Chief Justice ora Justice of Appeal, upon attaining the age o f sixty shall ha\e an option to receive terminal benefits payable to a Judge. 96 No. 3 Judges fRemuneration and Terminal Benefits) 2007 ( I) A Judge who docs not exercise the option under subsection (3) his service in the office o f a judge shall be taken into account when computing his benefits upon retirement. - 12 Verify source ↗
( I ) \\ here the Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge or a Judge
AI-assisted research summary: If certain judges die in office before retirement age, the related pension grant or benefits must be paid into the deceased person’s estate and handled under estate law.
12. ( I ) \\ here the Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge or a Judge die; in office before attaining the age o f sixty live or sixty years, as the case may be. which is the respective age of retirement for the Justices of Appeal and Judges, the grant by appropriate authority equal to the pension Sun i\or's henclils follow 111!’, death w liich would have been paid in accordance vv ith subsection (3) of section 20 of the Public Scrv ice Retirement Benefits Act. shall be paid into the estate of that Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge or a Judge and shall be administered in accordance with his will, if any. or in accordance with the relevant law governing administration o f estates of the deceased persons. (2) Where a Judge who was entitled to pension payable under subsection (3) of sections 20 of the Public Scrv ice Retirement Benefits Act. upon attaining the age of sixty y ears and w ho is appointed a Justice of Appeal dies before attaining the age of sixty live years the pension and other relevant benefits that vv ould be pay able upon attaining the age of si\iv veais sh all, unless it was received by the deceased Justice of Appeal, be paid into the estate of that Justice of Appeal, and shall be administered in accordance with the relevant law governing the administration of estates of the deceased persons. (3) lo r the purposes of provisions of subsections ( I ) and (2) payment of benefits shall not affect other pay ments which the deceased Justice of Appeal was or would be entitled under subsection (3) of section 20 of the Public Service Retirement Benefits Act by \ irlue of holding the office o f a Justice of Appeal. - 13 Verify source ↗
Where the Chief Justice tlies in office or a former Chief Justice
AI-assisted research summary: If the Chief Justice dies in office, or a former Chief Justice dies, the widow or widower is entitled to a monthly pension and other specified benefits.
13. Where the Chief Justice tlies in office or a former Chief Justice dies, his widow or her widower shall be entitled to payment by an appropriate authority - (a) an annual pension granted monthly at the rate of sixty-percent of annual pension payable to the former Chief Justice in terms Pension lor w iilow oi widower ol'tlte Chief Justice of paragraph (a) of subsection ( I ) o f section 21 of the Public Scrv ice Retirement Benefits Act: and (. ap 371 97 No. 3 Midges (Remuneration and Terminal Benefits) 2007 (b) such other benefits as stipulated under subsection (2) of Section 21 o f the Public Service Retirement Benefits Act. Benefits earned prior in removal - 14 Verify source ↗
Section 14
AI-assisted research summary: Certain judges removed before retirement are entitled to additional benefits determined by the President on the Commission’s advice, on top of any terminal benefits already earned but unpaid.
14. The C hief Justice, a Justice o f Appeal, a Principal Judge or a Judge who before attaining the age o f retirement is removed from office in terms of Article 110A o f the Constitution, shall, in addition to any terminal benefits already earned tinder this Act but not paid, be entitled to such benefits as the President may, upon advice by the Commission, determine. Recomme ndation lor review of t e r m i n a I benefits - 15 Verify source ↗
Section 15
AI-assisted research summary: The Judicial Service Commission may recommend to the President about increasing or changing terminal benefits under the Act, but only when it considers that necessary, desirable, or in the national interest.
15. Where the Judicial Service Commission considers it necessary, desirable or in the national interest and is minded that any terminal benefits payable under the provisions o f this Act. be increased or otherwise varied or modified in any manner or to any extent, the Commission may recommend to the President for determination or directions. PART IV C o N S I.U M N T IA L Ami NDMHNTS Coastmction
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PART III
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The provisions o f this Part shall be without prejudice to the
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says the Part does not override sections 20 and 21 of the Public Service Retirement Benefits Act for pension and other terminal benefits payable to certain former judges.
10. The provisions o f this Part shall be without prejudice to the provisions of sections 20 and 2 1 ofthe Public Ser\ ice Retirement Benefits Act. with regard to payment o f pension and other terminal benefits to a person w ho held the office of a Chief Justice. Justice of Appeal. Principal Judge or a Judge. Mencius upon appointment Cap 371 - 11 Verify source ↗
( I ) Notwithstanding the provisions o fth e Public Service
AI-assisted research summary: Certain public officers appointed as senior judges may retire from public office on appointment and receive terminal benefits; some judges also have an option to receive terminal benefits at age sixty.
11. ( I ) Notwithstanding the provisions o fth e Public Service Retirement Benefits Act. where any person, being a public officer, is appointed as a Chief Justice, a Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge, or a Judge that person may. upon such appointment, opt to retire from service in the public office and shall be entitled to receive terminal benefits in accordance w ith the Public Ser\ ice Retirement Benefit Act. (2) A person appointed to the office of a Chief Justice, a Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge or a Judge who. before the commencement ol this Act. was serving in the public office and who does not opt to retire under the provision of sub - section ( I ) the period of service in the public service shall betaken into account u hen computing his terminal benefits upon retirement. (3) A Judge who is appointed a Chief Justice ora Justice of Appeal, upon attaining the age of sixtx shall have an option lo receive terminal benefits payable to a .Indue. 96 No. 3 .Judges (Remuneration and Terminal Benefits) 2007 Tni- u n i t i -:d r e p u b l i c o i -Ta n z a n i a I A s s i-.n i . J akava M kisiio K ikwi ti-. President 30"’ March. 2007 An Act to provide for remuneration, terminal benefits and survivors benefits to a person holding the Office of C h ief Justice, Justice of Appeal, Principal Judge and Judge and to provide for matters related thereto. E n a c t h d by Parliament o f the United Republic of Tanzania. PART I P r e l im in a r y P r o v is io n s
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PART I
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(l) This Act may be cited as the Judges (Remuneration and shot ink
AI-assisted research summary: This provision gives the Act its short title and says it starts on a date appointed by the Minister by notice in the Gazette.
1.-(l) This Act may be cited as the Judges (Remuneration and shot ink- Terminal Benefits) Act. 2007. a,ul comme ncement (2) This Act shall come into operation on the date as the Minister may. by notice published in the Gazelle, appoint. - 2 Verify source ↗
Section 2
AI-assisted research summary: This Act applies to people holding certain judicial offices on or after 1 March 2007.
2. This Act shall apply to a person who holds the office of the Chief APP|lcalil>n Justice, a Justice o f Appeal, a Principal Judge or a Judge on or after the 1st March, 2007. - 3 Verify source ↗
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires
AI-assisted research summary: This section defines key terms used in the Act, including Chief Justice, child, Commission, Constitution, Judge, Justice of Appeal, Minister, and Principal Judge.
3. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires - interpreta tion. “ Chief Justice’' means the Chief Justice appointed pursuant to Article 118(2) of the Constitution; 93 No. 3 Judges (Remuneration and Terminal Benefits) 2007 "child" means and includcs- (a) :i biological child, a slcp-child. a child born out of wedlock and an adopted child who has not attained the apparent age of eighteen years: or (b) a child who is attending school or an institution of learning or is physically disabled or mentally in firmed. and who is wholly maintained by the Chief Justice, a Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge or a Judge: “ Commission” means the Judicial Service Commission established In Article 112 o f the Constitution: "Constitution" means the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanza nia, 1977: “ Judge" means a Judge of the I ligh Court appointed in terms of Article 109( 1) of the Constitution: "Justice of A p p e a l" m eans a Ju s tic e o f Appeal appointed pursuant to Article I 1 8( 1) of the Constitution: “ Minister” means the Minister responsible for legal affairs: "Principal Judge” means the Judge of the I ligh Court designated "Ja ji Kiongozi” in Kiswahili appointed under Article 109( I ) of the Consti tution. PART II S a i .a k i i :s . Ai.i o w a n c i s a n d o t i i i k Bi n i i i i s Salaries, allowances and other bene Ills - 1 Verify source ↗
Resilience
AI-assisted research summary: The provision lists housing and household benefits for a Justice of Appeal, the Principal Judge, and a Judge.
1. Resilience: I wo house attendants at a place of residence of the Chief (a) A rent-free fully furnished Grade A residence: (b) One house attendant at a place of residence: (c) (d) Basic household appliances: and (e) Allowance of the amount sufficient to pa\ for water, waste disposal, electric- il\ hills and local telephone calls for a Justice of Appeal, the Principal Judge and a Judge. Justice: - 2 Verify source ↗
Section 2
AI-assisted research summary: The text lists travel entitlements for officials on duty and on leave, including air, ship/rail, and road transport, with special airfare classes for specified judges.
2. traveling on duty and leave: (a) B y Air: first Class I icket or Business Class where appropriate in the case of Chief Justice: or Business Class I icket in the case of a Justice of Appeal, the Principal Judge or a Judge, lb) B\ Ship or Railwa\: f irst ( lass t icket (c) B_\ Road: Chauffeur-driven Government vehicle. (d) In the case of leave, including spouse and children. - 3 Verify source ↗
Section 3
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists allowances and benefits for certain judicial offices, including responsibility allowances, annual court attire, and medical treatment at government expense.
3. Allowances: (a) Responsibility allowances to Chief Justice. Principal Judge and Judge in charge: (b) Court attire payable once annually. ■t. Medical treatment: (a) Medical (b) Medical treatment at Government expenses: and treatment at Government expense for spouse and children. - 5 Verify source ↗
Transport
AI-assisted research summary: The section lists transport benefits: a personal official vehicle with a driver, and a fuel allowance of 70 litres per week.
5. Transport: (a) Personal official vehicle w ith a driver: (b) f uel allowance at the rate of 70 litres per week. - 6 Verify source ↗
Security
AI-assisted research summary: Police guard is provided for certain judges at their residence and while traveling, and for the Chief Justice while in office and after retirement.
6. Security: (a) (b) for a Justice o f Appeal, a Principal Judge and a Judge, provision of police guard at the residence and when travelling by surface or water: for the Chief Justice, provision of police guard when holding office and after retirement. Tenure of office 9HA No. 3 Judges (Remuneration and Terminal Benefits) 2007 - 7 Verify source ↗
Section 7
AI-assisted research summary: The text appears to set annual leave at eight days per year of service and mentions salary in lieu of leave and insurance for injury or accident in the course of duty.
7. .Annual Leave: lueim eight da\s in overv year of service: I .deal or vocational leave of ii |~> to a maximum of leave days accrued: or (a) (h) (c> Salarv in lieu ol' leave. Insurance: X. Insurance lor personal injurv and accident arising out of and in the course of duly - 9 Verify source ↗
A diplomatic passport for the Chief Justice, a Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge,
AI-assisted research summary: This provision concerns diplomatic passports for the Chief Justice, a Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge, a Judge, and their spouse.
9. A diplomatic passport for the Chief Justice, a Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge, a Judge and spouse. P A R 1 II I 't M i R A t . K X I ' I V S I .S C ollin. - 6 Verify source ↗
Cash payment lo assist preparation and organization of funeral and burial
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns cash payments to help prepare and organize funeral and burial ceremonies, and it also says a judge who does not use the option in subsection (3) has that service counted when retirement benefits are calculated.
6. Cash payment lo assist preparation and organization of funeral and burial ceremonv. '1 Passed in the National Assembly on the 2 February. 2007. • in! D a m i a n S . L . I ' o k a .. ( 7erk of the Sational Assembly 9HB No. 3 Judges (Remuneration and Terminal Benefits) 2007 (4) A Judge who docs not exercise the option under subsection (3) his service in the office of a judge shall he taken into account when computing his benefits upon retirement. - 12 Verify source ↗
(1) Where the Justice o f Appeal, a Principal Judge or a Judge
AI-assisted research summary: If certain judges die in office before retirement age, an equivalent pension amount must be paid into their estate and handled under estate law.
12. (1) Where the Justice o f Appeal, a Principal Judge or a Judge dies in office before attaining the age o f sixty live or sixty years, as the case may be. which is the respective age o f retirement for the Justices of Appeal and Judges, the grant by appropriate authority equal to the pension w liich would have been paid in accordance \\ ith subsection (3) of section 20 ofthe Public Service Retirement Benefits Act. shall be paid into the estate of that Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge ora Judge and shall be administered in accordance with his will, if any. or in accordance with the relevant law governing administration of estates ofthe deceased persons. Sunum hciu.Trt> follow III!1. death (2) Where a Judge who was entitled to pension payable under subsection (3) of sections 20 ofthe Public Service Retirement Benefits Act. upon attaining the age o f sixty years and who is appointed a Justice o f Appeal dies before attaining the age o f sixty five years the pension and other relevant benefits that would be payable upon attaining the age of sixty years shall, unless it was received by the deceased Justice of Appeal, be paid into the estate of that Justice o f Appeal, and shall be administered in accordance with the relevant law governing the administration of estates ofthe deceased persons. Cap .>71 (3) for the purposes of provisions of subsections (1) and (2) payment of benefits shall not affect other payments which the deceased Justice of Appeal w as or would be entitled under subsection (3) o f section 20 of the Public Service Retirement Benefits Act by virtue of holding the office of a Justice of Appeal. - 13 Verify source ↗
Where the Chief Justice dies in office or a former Chief Justice
AI-assisted research summary: If the Chief Justice dies in office, or a former Chief Justice dies, the widow or widower is entitled to monthly pension payment and other benefits from an appropriate authority.
13. Where the Chief Justice dies in office or a former Chief Justice dies, his widow or her w'idowcr shall be entitled to payment by an appropriate authority - (a) an annual pension granted monthly at the rate of sixty-percent of annual pension payable lothc former Chief Justice in terms Pension for v\ ulow nr widower ofthe Chief Justice of paragraph (a) of subsection ( I ) of section 21 of the Public Service Retirement Benefits Act: and Cap *71 No. 3 Judges (Remuneration and Terminal Benefits) 2007 (b) such other benefits as stipulated under subsection (2) o f Section 21 o f the Public Service Retirement Benellls Acl. Bene fils earned prior to renun at - 14 Verify source ↗
Section 14
AI-assisted research summary: Certain judges removed before retirement age are entitled to additional benefits, which the President may determine on advice from the Commission.
14. The Chief Justice, a Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge or a Judge who before attaining the age of retirement is removed from office in terms o f Article 110A o f the Constitution, shall, in addition to am terminal benefits already earned under this Act but not paid, be entitled to such benefits as the President may. upon advice In the Commission, determine. Recomme ndation tor review of t e r in i n a I benefits - 15 Verify source ↗
Section 15
AI-assisted research summary: If the Judicial Service Commission thinks it is necessary, desirable, or in the national interest, it may recommend to the President changes to terminal benefits under the Act.
15. Where the Judicial Service Commission considers il necessary. desirable or in the national interest and is minded that any terminal benefits payable under the provisions o f this Act. be increased or otherwise varied or modified in any manner or to any extent, the Commission may recommend to the President for determination or directions. PART IV CoNSIXHU-.NTIAI. A m I-ND.VIKNTS (. instruction - 1 Verify source ↗
Residence
AI-assisted research summary: Certain judges are entitled to residence-related benefits and an allowance for household bills.
1. Residence: (a) A rent-lree fully furnished Grade A residence: (b) One house attendant at a place of residence: (c) Two house attendants at a place of residence of the Chief (d) Basic household appliances: and (e) Allowance of the amount sufficient to pay for water, waste disposal, electric ity bills and local telephone calls for a Justice of Appeal, the Principal Judge Justice: and a Judge. - 2 Verify source ↗
Section 2
AI-assisted research summary: The provision sets travel benefits for specified judges and the Chief Justice when on duty or leave.
2. traveling on duty and leave: (a) By Air: l-'irst Class Ticket or Business Class where appropriate in the case of Chief Justice: or Business Class Ticket in the case of a Justice of Appeal, the Principal Judge or a Judge. (b) By Ship or Railway: First Class Ticket (C ) B> R o n d : Chauffeur-driven Government vehicle. (d) In the case of leave, including spouse and children. - 3 Verify source ↗
Section 3
AI-assisted research summary: The section lists allowances for senior judicial office-holders, including annual court attire pay and medical treatment at government expense, including for a spouse and children.
3. Allowances: (a) Responsibility allowances to Chief Justice. Principal Judge ana Judge in charge: (b) Court attire pay able once annually. •I. Medical Treatment: (a) Medical treatment at Government expenses: and (b) Medical treatment at Government expense for spouse and ch.ldrcn. - 5 Verify source ↗
Section 5
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists transport items: a personal official vehicle with a driver and a fuel allowance of 70 litres per week.
5. 'Iransport: (a) Personal official vehicle with a driver: (b) Fuel allowance at the rate of 70 litres per week. - 6 Verify source ↗
Security
AI-assisted research summary: Certain judges are to be provided with police guard in specified circumstances.
6. Security: (a) For a Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge and a Judge, provision of police guard at the residence and when travelling by surface or water: (b) For the Chief Justice, provision of police guard when holding office and alter retirement. Tenure of office 9HA No. 3 Judges (Rciiiuiicrcilion and icnninal Ih’ticjilst 2007 - 7 Verify source ↗
Animal I .eav e
AI-assisted research summary: The section appears to address annual leave, salary in lieu of leave, and insurance for personal injury or accident arising out of and in the course of duty.
7. Animal I .eav e: luent\ cijilii da>s in everv \earol service: I ocal or vocational leave of up in a maximum of le; vc da>s accrued. or tu) ( h) (c) Salarv in lieu of leave Insurance S. Insurance lor personal injuiy aiul accident arising out of and in the course ol’dutv - 9 Verify source ↗
A diplomatic passport lor the Chief lustice. a Justice of Appeal, a Principal IuJl'c
AI-assisted research summary: The section indicates that the Chief Justice, a Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge, and the spouse are entitled to a diplomatic passport.
9. A diplomatic passport lor the Chief lustice. a Justice of Appeal, a Principal IuJl'c. .1 Judiie and spouse. 11 \KI II I t \ ! K Vi I \ H \s| ' Collin. 1 2 Shroud .v Wreath I. Cost ol iirave. 5 o Inirial Iransporialion to a place ol ( ash pa> ment to assist preparation .nul or^ani/ation o f funeral and huriyl ceremony I • I • tlvl Passed in ihc National Assemblv on the 2 lebntaiv. 200 . I ) V.MI \\ S .I .1 ( >K \.. ( tcrk of die X tU ional .l.weniblv
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Section 4
AI-assisted research summary: Judges named in this section are entitled to salaries, allowances, and other benefits set by the President, paid from the Consolidated Fund, and certain allowances and entitlements are exempt from income tax.
4. (1) The Chief Justice, a Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge and a Judge shall be entitled to such salaries, allowances and other benefits as may be determined by the President. (2) The salaries, allowances, benefits and entitlements of the Chief Justice, a Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge and a Judge shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund. (3) Every allowance and other entitlements payable to the Chief Justice, a Justice o f Appeal, a Principal Judge or a Judge pursuant to subsection (2) shall be exempt from payment of income tax. V-4 No. 3 Judges < Remuneration and Terminal Benefits) 2007 - 5 Verify source ↗
Section 5
AI-assisted research summary: The Commission must propose salary, allowance, and benefit reviews for senior judges, and the President may announce new amounts after receiving those proposals.
5. ( I ) \\ here it is desirable and necessary to review salary allowances and benefits pavable to the Chief Justice. Justice of Appeal, the Principal Judge m a Judge. the Commission shall forward proposals to the President together w ith reasons. ifanv. lor each of such proposals. (.1) In making the proposals, the Commission shall be guided and ensure that the scales of salarv and the amount payable to each scale, allowance and other benefits are broadlv kept in line w ith those applicable u> the public ser\ ice. ( ') Without prejudice to subsection (2). the Commission shall, in determining the tvpes and the amount of benefits in pursuant to the provisions of this section, seek and obtain information from anv Cun eminent Department or person employed in the public service. i 11 W here the President has received proposals from the Commission he mav accept the proposal for review and announce new salaries, allowances and benefits as he deems appropriate and mav seek advice from anv authoritv as he deems appropriate before announcing new salaries, a llo w a n c e s or be n e fits as the case may be. (> In the excise of powers to review the salaries, allowances and other terminal benefits for the Chief Justice, a Justices of Appeal, a Principal Judge and a Judge, the President shall have regard to the national cconomv and anv other consideration nccessarv for arriving at or making appropriate decision. 7 i I ) In addition to salaries, allowances and benefits payable under this Act. the Chief Justice, a Justice o f Appeal, a Principal Judge or a Judge shall be entitled to benefits specified in Part I of the Schedule to this Act. (2) Ihe President mav. upon the recommendation o f the Commission, add to or moilifx the benefits specified in the Schedule but such modifi cation shall not have the effect of curtailing or reducing anv of the benefits specified in the Schedule. l<c\ lew of salaries allowances and othei benefits Attributes lor ie\ icw ini' salaries allow antes and olhei benefits intitleinenis No. 3 Judges (Remuneration and Terminal Benefits) 2007 Funeral expenses I Kiiisp or- lalion on reliivin c n l R einenieni (. ap ,i71 B e n e lils upon ap|*iintmcnl t a p 371 «S. The Government shall, in ;i manner specified in pari 11 of the schedule to this Act. meet funeral expenses of a Chief Justice, a Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge or a Judge who dies in office or after retirement from office.
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Section 16
AI-assisted research summary: This section says the part must be read together with the named principal Act.
16. This part shall be read as one with Public Service Retirement Cap.371 Amendment of Section 16 Benefits Act. hereinafter referred to as the "principal Act". - 17 Verify source ↗
Section 17
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 16 by adding a new paragraph about certain judicial office holders who, on appointment and if they choose, may retire from the public service.
17. The principal Act is amended in section 16 by adding immediately after paragraph (h). the following new paragraph- "(i) upon being appointed a Chief Justice, a Justice of Appeal, a Principal Judge or a Chief Judge and exercising the op tion to retire from the public service.’* 9H No. 3 Judges (Remuneration and Terminal Benefits) 2007 S C H K D U l.l; (Made under seel ions 7 and <S) PART I A l l o w a n c e s a n d B e n e f it s - 16 Verify source ↗
Section 16
AI-assisted research summary: This section says it must be read together with the named principal Act.
16. This part shall be read as one with Public Service Retirement Cap.371 Amendment of Section 16 Benefits Act. hereinafter referred to as the "principal Act ". - 17 Verify source ↗
Section 17
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 16 of the principal Act by adding a new paragraph for certain judicial appointments linked to an option to retire from public service.
17. The principal Act is amended in section 16 by adding immediately after paragraph (h). the following new paragraph- k‘(i) upon being appointed a Chief Justice, a Justice o f Appeal, a Principal Judge or a Chief Judge and exercising the op tion to retire from the public service." 9,S' No. 3 .Judges (Remuneration and Terminal Benefits) 2007 SC I IK D IJL K (Made muter sections 7 unci X) PART I A l l o w a n c e s a n d B e n e f it s
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