text: which an SPA to the P-4 level was granted to the Applicant. In the circumstances, that decision only had prospective effect and any question of its retroactive application to staff members serving on that post prior to its reclassification becomes irrelevant. XIII.In the light of the above, the Tribunal concludes that the Secretary-General's decision dated 13 July 1988, to grant the Applicant an SPA to the P-4 level, for the period 6 January 1985 to 14 May 1986, the date of his separation from service, is in accordance with the terms of PD/1/84 of 1 March 1984, and is consistent with the rules, policy and practice of the United Nations. The Tribunal finds no justification for the payment of an SPA to the P-5 level. XIV.For the foregoing reasons, the Tribunal rejects the- 11 - application in its entirety. (Signatures) Jerome ACKERMAN Vice-President, presiding Arnold KEAN Member Ioan VOICU Member Geneva, 11 May 1990 R. Maria VICIEN-MILBURN Executive Secretary 
analysis: The text appears to be related to the administration and management of the United Nations, specifically regarding the classification and payment of staff members. The language used is formal and bureaucratic, indicating that the text is likely related to internal UN policies and procedures.