Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 140

The right of an employee who submits his candidacy to contest Municipal Council elections to special leave for 1 month. One of the rights established by operation of law. The administration has no discretionary authority in this regard. The employee must - 35 - Obligation submit an application to the competent authority specifying the leave period, its beginning and end, accompanied by documents supporting his candidacy to contest the elections. The administration's error in approving that leave. Its effect: the decision contravenes the law and is unlawful. It requires compensation if the employee suffers damage thereby. Example.