text: a somewhat similar situation. However, in that case, the Or ganization had failed to complete and transmit to the Pension Fund a Separation Notification form (PF/4) after having issued the P-35 form i n accordance with ST/AI/155/Rev.1 of 3 July 1974, and notifie d Mr. Sherif of this. (See Sherif, page 7). The PF/4 form is a purely ministerial separation notice form, containing only separation date, dates of contributory service and contributions paid to the Pensio n Fund during the staff member's employment. In that case, th e Tribunal noted that the Respondent could not justify his unwillingness t o complete and transmit the form under any Staff Rule or Instruction. XXXII. The Respondent contends that a different result should hav e been reached by the JAB in this case, arguing that the P-35 for m stands on a significantly different footing, and that the purpose of the form is primarily to ensure that the financial affairs of th e separated staff member vis-a-vis the Organization are in order. I n the Applicant's case they were not, since he owed the Organizatio n US$207,582. However, the JAB concluded that the Administration ha d acted improperly in refusing t o transmit the form to the Pension Fund promptly even if it was unable to complete a section of the for m relating to financial clearance.- 29 - XXXIII. Since the Respondent d ecided to accept the JAB recommendation to transmit the P-35 form, it is unnecessary for the Tribunal in this case to express an opinion wit h regard to the JAB's legal analysis of ST/AI/155. XXXIV.The Tribunal recalls its Judgement No. 358, Sherif (1985) in which it stated in paragraph XII: "The Tribunal notes with regret that neither the Staf f
analysis: The text appears to be related to the administration of pensions and staff benefits within an international organization. The mention of specific forms (P-35, PF/4) and regulations (ST/AI/155) suggests a bureaucratic and administrative context. The discussion of financial affairs, separation dates, and contributions paid to the Pension Fund further supports this conclusion.