Akayo v Kamuli District Local Council
Akayo v Kamuli District Local Council (Civil Appeal No. 08 of 2011) [2014] UGCA 97 (23 July 2014)
The Court of Appeal held that the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) acted ultra vires his powers by interdicting the appellant without a submission from the District Council, as required by Section 55(4) of the Local Governments Act. The District Service Commission (DSC) also acted unlawfully by dismissing the appellant based on a submission from the CAO rather than the District Council. The trial judge erred in law by failing to properly interpret and apply the mandatory provisions of the Local Governments Act and the Constitution, which require democratic participation and fair treatment i…
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- Judicial Review
- Disciplinary Control
- Local Government Employment
- Interdiction Procedure
- Reinstatement Of Public Officers