Cap. 452 Art. 80Provisions affecting awards and decision of Tribunal.

(1) In giving any award, decision or advice the Tribunal may give consideration to the social and economic policies and to the principles of social justice prevailing at the time of its pronouncement if it considers that these are relevant to the determination of the case before it.

(2) Where any matter before the Tribunal concerns or relates to public officers the Tribunal shall abstain from taking cognizance of any matter which is within the functions of the said Commission.

(3) Where the matter before the Tribunal concerns or relates to persons employed with bodies corporate established by law and managed by a board or other body appointed by the Government or to persons employed with companies in which the Government has a controlling interest, any award or decision of the Tribunal shall, where the Tribunal considers that it is appropriate, take into account the maintenance of due relativity between the terms and conditions of those employees and the terms and conditions of public officers.

(4) The Tribunal shall not make any award or decision which is inconsistent with any enactment, or other instrument having the force of law, regulating wages and other terms and conditions of employment.