Uganda Case Law

Obot v UMEME Limited (MISCELLENOUS APPLICANT EDT 1 of 2011)

Obot v UMEME Limited (MISCELLENOUS APPLICANT EDT 1 of 2011) [2018] UGEDT 9 (14 February 2018)

Court

Electricity Disputes Tribunal

Case number

MISCELLENOUS APPLICANT EDT 1 of 2011

Judges

Charles Okoth Owor - Chairperson Electricity Disputes Tribunal, Anaclet Turyakira, - Vice Chair Person Electricty Disputes Tribunal, Eng. Dr. Moses Musaazi - Member Electricity Disputes Tribunal

The tribunal found that the Respondent failed to prove the legality of the disconnection, as there was no evidence of meter bypass or outstanding bills justifying the action. The only witness for the Respondent did not substantiate the alleged reasons for disconnection. The tribunal concluded that the disconnection was illegal and that the Complainant suffered loss as a result. While the claim for special damages was not satisfactorily proved due to discrepancies in the audit report and lack of supporting evidence, the tribunal was satisfied that the Complainant suffered substantial loss of i…

Source excerpt

• Illegal Disconnection
• Compensation For Loss
• Special And General Damages
• Burden Of Proof