蘑菇视频AT Held or 蘑菇视频DT Pronouncements
蘑菇视频DT found the application materially receivable as it concerned a decision that was appropriately the subject of judicial review. 蘑菇视频DT found that the decision to reassign the Applicant rather than place her on administrative leave, was taken balancing her best interest with those of the Organization. These reasons were supported by evidence. The Tribunal further held that the Applicant failed to meet her burden of proving any improper motive, irregularity or unlawfulness on the part of the Respondent in the decision to re-assign her duties. 蘑菇视频DT therefore held that the presumption of regularity stood. 蘑菇视频DT dismissed the application on the merits.
Decision Contested or Judgment/Order Appealed
The Applicant challenged the Respondent’s decision to temporarily reassign her functions as Head of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (蘑菇视频ODC) Office in Albania.
Legal Principle(s)
A discretionary administrative decision can be challenged on the grounds that the Respondent has not acted fairly, or transparently or was motivated by bias, prejudice, or improper motives. 蘑菇视频AT jurisprudence recognizes a presumption of regularity in the performance of administrative functions and decision making. It is for the Applicant alleging any of these grounds of challenge to bear the initial burden of proving it in their application.