Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 874

The right of an employee who puts himself forward as a candidate to contest Municipal Council elections to special leave for 1 month. Among the rights established by operation of law. The administration has no discretionary authority in this regard. The employee must submit an application to the competent authority stating the duration of the leave, its beginning and its end, accompanied by the documents supporting the candidacy to contest the elections. The administration's error in not approving - 266 - Administrative that leave. Its effect: the decision contravenes the law and is unlawful. It requires compensation if the employee suffers damage thereby. Example. See also: Jurisdiction, Elections, Licences. 3- General Medical Council:-