2026-UNAT-1652

UNAT Held or UNDT Pronouncements

The UNAT noted that the UNDT Order was issued 31 July 2025, and that the staff member filed his interlocutory appeal on 5 September 2025, beyond the applicable time limit and without having sought a waiver or extension of that limit.

The UNAT accordingly held that the appeal was not receivableratione temporis and dismissed the appeal.

Decision Contested or Judgment/Order Appealed

UNDT Order: A staff member of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) contested the Administration��s decision to deny his request to undergo a surgery in Switzerland (contested decision).

By Order No. 113 (NBI/2025)-Corr. 1, the UNDT denied the staff member��s motion seeking an extension of time to file an application challenging the contested decision.

Staff member appealed.

Legal Principle(s)

An interlocutory appeal is receivable if it is filed within 30 calendar days of receipt of the interlocutory order of the Dispute Tribunal.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed on receivability

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Anthony Moli

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