Therefore, the Tribunal is unable to accept any insinuation that the proposed transfer to the Caribbean was part of a scheme to exclude the Applicant from activity in South America. IX.The Applicant claims that the Respondent's interpretation of the rules relating to home leave and other personnel issues is unduly rigid and formalistic. In the Tribunal's view, what is important and relevant with regard to the implementation of rules is their correct interpretation and their proper application, and not the Applicant's personal opinion about their rigidity and formalism. X.In his last plea, the Applicant claims that the denial of the cost of a family visit by the Applicant's wife to the Applicant's duty station in 1981, was a clear violation of the Staff Rules. The Tribunal concurs with the Respondent that the appeal in this regard is time-barred, having arisen well before the submission of his appeal to the JAB. XI.In the preceding paragraphs the Tribunal has examined the merits of the various claims of unfairness levelled by the Applicant against the Respondent and pronounced itself on each. It notes that- 14 - the Applicant asserts that the Respondent was not only unfair to him, but consistently unfair. Contrary to this charge, there is documentary evidence showing recognition by the Respondent of the positive contribution made by the Applicant during various times of his employment in 1978, 1979 and at the end of his service in 1983. XII.The Tribunal finds that these expressions of appreciation of the Applicant's work later led to tangible proof of good will towards the Applicant. After the letter of 29 March 1983, informing the Applicant of the likely discontinuance of his employment, the Applicant's contract was renewed for a six month-period up to 31 December 1983, as soon as additional funding was obtained. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to a work-related dispute between an applicant and a respondent, with discussions around rules, policies, and employment contracts. The language used is formal and professional, suggesting a context related to employment or human resources.

**Category**
Employment