Appropriate Authority Flashcards
1
Q
You must have the power to act…
A
Either as the original delegatee or as someone that is operating under sub-delegation.
2
Q
If you’re not the appropriate authority..
A
It’ll be null and void (DELEGATUS non potest delegare)
3
Q
Shitta Bey v. AG Fed
A
Appropriate authority was defined
4
Q
Shitta Bey v. AG Fed
A
Section 4(2) of Decree No. 17 of 1984
- military Gov of state or anyone authorized by state offices
- head of federal military government or any one authorized by federal offices
5
Q
Emuze v. Vice Chancellor Uniben
A
Head of state acting as visitor dismissed Mr Emuze
6
Q
Okoro v. Delta Steel
A
General Manager wanted to exercise power under Decree 17. 1984!
7
Q
Wilson v. AG Bendel State
A
Only appropriate authority could dismiss a state civil servant
