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Tanzania's Public Service Commission Upholds Disciplinary Actions, Reinstates Dismissed Employees

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The Public Service Commission (PSC) of Tanzania has released the results of a review of 108 appeals and complaints filed by public servants, upholding disciplinary actions against 38 employees while reinstating 34 others who were previously dismissed by their employers. The Commission also referred nine cases back to lower authorities for rehearing. According to the Acting Secretary of the PSC, Mr. John Mbisso, the most common offenses committed by public servants include breaches of the code of ethics, absenteeism, forgery of certificates, and falsification of information. The Commission's legal officer, Mr. Hussein Mussa, emphasized the importance of proper procedures in dismissing staff and the need for employees to be reinstated with pay before rehearing proceedings begin.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Public Service Commission reviewed 108 appeals and complaints filed by public servants, upholding disciplinary actions against 38 employees.
  • 34 public servants who were previously dismissed by their employers have been reinstated, while nine cases have been referred back to lower authorities for rehearing.
  • The most common offenses committed by public servants include breaches of the code of ethics, absenteeism, forgery of certificates, and falsification of information.
  • The Commission's legal officer, Mr. Hussein Mussa, emphasized the importance of proper procedures in dismissing staff and the need for employees to be reinstated with pay before rehearing proceedings begin.
  • The Commission received a total of 15 complaints, with six being upheld, six rejected, and three struck out for specific reasons.
  • The Commission summoned 18 appellants and three respondents to provide further clarification on the matters raised.
  • The Commission's decision to reinstate employees who won their appeals must be implemented immediately, with employers who wish to contest the decision having the option to appeal to the President of the United Republic of Tanzania.

Statistics:

  • 108: The total number of appeals and complaints filed by public servants.
  • 38: The number of public servants against whom disciplinary actions were upheld.
  • 34: The number of public servants who were reinstated after being dismissed by their employers.
  • 9: The number of cases referred back to lower authorities for rehearing.
  • 15: The total number of complaints received by the Commission.
  • 6: The number of complaints upheld.
  • 6: The number of complaints rejected.
  • 3: The number of complaints struck out for specific reasons.
  • 18: The number of appellants summoned by the Commission to provide further clarification on the matters raised.
  • 3: The number of respondents summoned by the Commission to provide further clarification on the matters raised.

Sources:

  • The Citizen. (2023, October 21). Tanzania: Public Service Commission Upholds Disciplinary Actions, Reinstates Dismissed Employees.

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