FAQ: When does the limitation period for filing a lawsuit to annul a disciplinary decision begin if a grievance is filed against the decision but no timely response is issued?

Answer:

The limitation period starts from the implicit rejection of the grievance - that is, once 60 days have passed without a response from the grievance committee. A later formal decision does not extend or reset the time limit.

Legal Basis:

Article 3 of Federal Decree-Law No. 42 of 2022 (UAE Civil Procedure Law)

Relevant case law:

Case No. 303 of 2025 / Dubai Court / Administrative Appeal