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Makerere University v Kitumba Frank (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application 122 of 2021)

Industrial Court · [2022] UGIC 78 · 2022 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for review of Industrial Court decision arising from labour dispute appeal
Decision
Application allowed with order permitting deduction of rental and utility charges from respondent's entitlements

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Holding

Held that where a labour officer's order was not appealed against and the Industrial Court on appeal did not interfere with or set aside that order, it remains intact and binding on the parties. The respondent having failed to cross-appeal or raise objections to the order during the appeal hearing cannot challenge it after the fact. The applicant was entitled to implement the labour officer's order requiring deduction of verified rental charges and utility bills from the respondent's entitlements.

Outcome

Application allowed with order permitting deduction of rental and utility charges from respondent's entitlements

Facts

The applicant employer sought review of the Industrial Court's decision in a labour dispute appeal. The labour officer had originally ordered that rental charges and utility bills consumed by the respondent employee be verified and deducted from his entitlements. When the matter was appealed to the Industrial Court, this particular order was not challenged by the respondent through cross-appeal or submissions. The Industrial Court's decision on appeal did not address or interfere with the labour officer's order regarding deductions. The applicant then sought clarification on whether the labour officer's order remained binding and enforceable.

Issues

  1. Whether the labour officer's order in respect to deductions of rental arrears and outstanding utility bills in labour complaint No. KCCA/KWP/LC/098/2019 is still binding on the parties.

Orders

  • Application allowed.
  • The applicant shall deduct rentals and verified utility bills from service providers from the entitlements of the respondent.
  • No order as to costs.

Rules and key headnotes

Employment & Labour — Appeals — Effect of Failure to Cross-Appeal
Where a labour officer makes an order and a party fails to cross-appeal against that order or raise objections during the appeal hearing, and the appellate court does not interfere with or set aside that order, it remains intact and binding on the parties.
Civil Procedure — Appeals — Scope of Appellate Review
An appellate court only appraises itself on matters raised in the grounds of appeal or in a cross-appeal. Orders not challenged on appeal remain valid and enforceable.
Civil Procedure — Court Orders — Binding Effect
An order of court, unless overturned by a higher court, remains valid and must be respected and implemented by the parties.

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Makerere_University_v_Kitumba_Frank_(Labour_Dispute_Miscellaneous_Application_122_of_2021)_[2022]_UGIC_78_(28_February_2022)
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