determination of his entry level and claimed instead a P-3 entr y level, as a fully qualified translator, in accordance wit h paragraph II(d) of PD/9/59, on two occasions.- 12 - VIII.The Applicant could have first appealed, in accordance wit h staff rule 111.2(a), within tw o months of the administrative decision of 6 February 1984, informing him of the correction of his e ntry level to P-2, step IV. But he failed to do so. Moreover, the Applicant had ample time to acquaint himself w ith the rules applied in determining entry level. He had in fac t one year from the date of his initial appointment, namely by 11 December 1984 at the latest, within which to preserve his right to correct his entry level, by submitting the written claim required by staff rule 103.15 governing retroactive payment of an entitlement. But he failed to do so. The Tribunal recalls its Judge ment No. 392, Joiner (1987). In paragraph V, it was stated: "The Tribunal notes in this respect, that staff rule 103.15 clearly requires a claim submitted in writing, as the only way of preserving the staff member's rights beyond the one year time-limit, and as a condition precedent to hi s receiving payment. Consequently, the failure to file a claim in writing within the time-limit deprives the staff member of any possibility of receiving a retroactive payment , irrespective of the reasons he may have had for not complying in due time with the requirements set forth by the staff rul e." (Emphasis added) IX.In paragraph VI of the said Judgement, the Tribunal stated: "... Even if such rule had never been invoked by th e parties, the Tribunal would have to apply it ex-officio, in order to ensure that retroactive payments are granted only in
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a bureaucratic or administrative matter related to a staff member's employment and benefits. The language used is formal and technical, suggesting a professional or institutional context. The discussion centers around staff rules, regulations, and procedures, as well as the applicant's failure to comply with certain requirements.

**Category**
Employment