Oluka v Bukedea District Local Government
Oluka v Bukedea District Local Government (Miscellaneous Cause No. 25 of 2020) [2021] UGHC 59 (8 July 2021)
The respondent's failure to issue the applicant with an appointment letter on promotion from 2013 until 2020 was illegal, unconscionable, and a breach of constitutional duties. The delay was not justified by any proven ban on recruitment, and the respondent acted only after court proceedings commenced. This conduct infringed the applicant's constitutional right to employment, caused psychological torture, stagnated career growth, and loss of promotional opportunities. The applicant is entitled to compensation for these violations, including payment of all emoluments due, general damages for i…
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- Public Service Promotion
- Appointment Letters
- Constitutional Right To Work
- Emoluments And Benefits
- Damages For Rights Violation