Long-Pending Portland Cement Zambia Case Finalised At Court Of Appeal On 31st January 2019

Portland Cement Zambia

Organisations grow when they are nurtured and the management ensures that the policies, protocols and practices are followed. However, when businesses are faced with difficulties, many of them turn to unethical and corrupt practices. Lack of economic boom and the challenges of corruption and crisis makes it easier for businesses to escape legal processes and evade justice. As a result, there are only a few businesses and businessmen who are known to follow a path towards justice and transparency. Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani is one of these businessmen who despite the various challenges and adversities has been following a transparent, honest and ethical path for all of his businesses. It can also be said that this transparency and ethical compliance is the reason for the long-term success of his organisations. The case of Portland Cement Zambia is a prime example which showcases the power of honest and ethical business practices. Despite his factory, Portland Cement Zambia, being illegally taken over, Dr. Rajan Mahtani did not resort to unethical practices which would have helped him in getting his business back. Instead, a legal battle was followed by registering a case at the Portland Cement Zambia.

Even after the Lusaka High Court failed to provide relevant judgement, Dr. Rajan Mahtani was patient enough to re-appeal to a higher court. The Court of Appeal was then approached with all evidences, facts and testimonials which were controversially ignored by the previous judge. It was on 31st January 2019 that the final decision on this long-pending case arrived. It was given by justice Mwinde on behalf of the Court of Appeal. According to this final decision, Dr. Rajan Mahtani was announced as majority shareholder and legal owner of the Portland Cement Zambia factory as he possessed 58 percent shares of the factory.

While it took more than a decade, Dr. Rajan Mahtani finally received justice and a final one.