Public Officer
Minister of Public Service v Chalatse (C of A (CIV) 48/2022) [2022]LSCA 37 (11 November 2022);
Chalatse V Minister of Public Service (CIV/APN/304/2021) [2022] LSHC 103 (31 August 2022);

SUMMARY
Organisational restructuring - Applicant seeking to have his salary upgraded from grade ‘J’ to ‘K’ in accordance with the revised approved structure of the Judiciary - And further claiming salary arrears from the date of his appointment to the position - In reaction, Respondents arguing that the claim is misconceived as the new structure of the Judiciary is not yet operational because it has only been ‘approved’ but not yet ‘implemented’ - The revised structure having been approved the court is of the view that Applicant ought to have been paid in accordance with it from the onset of his appointment and orders that he be paid accordingly with arrears as a result of the shortfall in his salary.
IN THE HIGH COURT OF LESOTHO CIV/APN/304/2021
HELD AT MASERU
In the matter between:
RABUKA CHALATSE APPLICANT
and
MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE 1st RESPONDENT
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, MINISTRY 2nd RESPONDENT
Khoabane v The Commander LDF (CIV/APN/370/2021 CIV/APN/385/2021) [2022]LSHC 69 (12 January 2022);
Makgothi V AUCOR Lesotho (CCT/0326/2021) [2022]LSHC 05 (12 February 2022);

SUMMARY
Proceedings against Government – It is sufficient to cite Attorney General in his nominal capacity where Government is sued – Where Attorney General is cited, it is not necessary but convenient for purposes of ensuring compliance to cite a Minister instead of a Ministry or Department.
IN THE HIGH COURT OF LESOTHO
(Commercial Court Division)
HELD AT MASERU CCT/ 0326/2021
LESEGO MAKGOTHI APPLICANT
AND
AUCOR LESOTHO 1ST RESPONDENT
Mohale V The Town Clerk-Maseru City Council (CIV/APN/292/2018) [2021]LSHC 60 (08 June 2021);

Summary
Claim for payment of arrears, incentive and acting allowance - non-involvement of the appointing authority in the alleged appointments - disputes of facts arising from the affidavits - proper approach restated - application dismissed.
IN THE HIGH COURT OF LESOTHO
HELD AT MASERU CIV/APN/292/18
In the matter between
MATLISAKOANO MOHALE APPLICANT
AND
THE TOWN CLERK- MASERU CITY COUNCIL 1ST RESPONDENT
MASERU CITY COUNCIL 2ND RESPONDENT