About Us
The Electricity Disputes Tribunal (EDT)
Our History
Established by Section 97 of the Electricity Act, cap 157 of the Laws of the Republic of Uganda, The EDT has been in existence since 2003.
Our Vision
To be an Independent, Impartial, Ethical and Professional Judicial Tribunal delivering justice for all.
Our Mission
To resolve disputes brought before it, Independently, Impartially, Ethically, Professionally and Expeditiously to achieve effective administration of justice.
Our Core Values
- Timely and High Quality Decisions ;
- Fair, Independent and Objective Decisions;
- Professional Decisions Buttressed with Integrity; and
- Decisions based on Facts/Evidence and the Law
Mandate
The mandate of The EDT is stipulated in Section 118 of the Act provides as follows;
(1) “The Tribunal shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters referred to it relating to the electricity sector.
(2) For the avoidance of doubt, the jurisdiction to hear the tribunal does not include the trial of any criminal offence or the hearing of any dispute that a licensee and any other party may have agreed to settle in accordance with their agreement.
Powers
Section 109 (3) of the Electricity Act provides as follows;
“The Tribunal shall in the exercise of its jurisdiction under the Act have all powers of the High Court”
Enforcement of Decisions
Section 119 (2) of the Act provides as follows;
“Judgements and orders of the tribunal shall be executed and enforced in the same manner as judgements and orders of the High court”