YAW SELORM V. THE COMMISSIONER, REVENUE AUTHORITY
(2019) JELR 66036 (CA)
Court of Appeal
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CIVIL APPEAL NO.: H1/271/2018
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21 Feb 2019
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Ghana
Coram
F. KUSI-APPIAH JA (PRESIDING), B. F. ACKAH-YENSU JA, M. M. AGYEMANG JA
Appearances
MR. GORDON C. AKPADIE FOR PLAINTIFF/APPELLANT,THE COMMISSIONER GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY FOR DEFT/RESPONDENT
Judgement
<p>JUDGMENT</p><p>B. ACKAH-YENSU, JA</p><p>This appeal lies from the decision of the High Court (Labour and Industrial Division), Accra dated 3<sup>rd</sup> March, 2017. The fundamental issue for determination in the appeal turns on whether or not the termination of the Plaintiff/Appellant’s appointment by the Defendant/Respondent was in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Service for Staff of Defendant/Respondent. The collateral issue that flows from the fundamental issue is whether or not the Plaintiff/Appellant is entitled to his claim as endorsed on the writ of summons.</p><p>Background Facts</p><p>The facts giving rise to this appeal are as follows. Following an incident on 26<sup>th</sup> March 2009 involving the interception of a vehicle loaded with uncustomed goods at Techiman, Plaintiff/Appellant (to be referred to hereafter simply as “Appellant”), a Preventive/Operational Officer of Defendant/Respondent (also to be referred to hereafter as “Respondent”) was queried for alleged unprofessional conduct which resulted in s…</p>