The court found that the Appellant's dismissal was unfair and unlawful because the Respondent failed to comply with the mandatory procedural requirements under section 41 of the Employment Act. The show cause letter provided insufficient time for the Appellant to respond, and the disciplinary process was tainted by the Board's complicity in covering up financial impropriety exposed by the Appellant. The evidence established that the Appellant was targeted for whistleblowing, and the Board facilitated his abrupt exit without a fair hearing. The court held that there was no tangible basis for summary dismissal under section 44, and the Appellant's rights to fair administrative action and natural justice were violated. Consequently, the court set aside the Magistrate's decision, declared the dismissal unfair and unlawful, and awarded the Appellant compensation equivalent to 12 months' salary, with costs and interest.