3.7.2017
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
C 213/31
Action brought on 20 April 2017 — SE v Council
(Case T-231/17)
(2017/C 213/43)
Language of the case: French
Parties
Applicant: SE (represented by: N. de Montigny, lawyer)
Defendant: Council of the European Union
Form of order sought
Declare and annul,
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the decision of the Individual Entitlements Unit of 22 June 2016 refusing acknowledgement, concerning his granddaughter, of his dependent child;
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insofar as necessary, the express decision of 24 January 2017 rejecting the claim made on 19 September 2016;
in so doing,
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declare that the applicant’s granddaughter is dependent upon him under the third subparagraph of Article 2(2) of Annex VII to the Staff Regulations with effect from 13 June 2016;
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grant the applicant’s granddaughter the benefit of the Joint Sickness Insurance Scheme (JSIS) through the applicant with effect from 13 June 2016;
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order the defendant to pay the costs.
Pleas in law and main arguments
In support of the action, the applicant relies on three pleas in law.
1.
First plea in law, alleging an error of law and errors of assessment and interpretation of the third subparagraph of Article 2(2) of Annex VII to the Staff Regulations of Officials committed by the Council by adopting the contested decisions.
2.
Second plea in law, alleging infringement of the principle of sound administration.
3.
Third plea in law, alleging infringement of Article 24 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights.
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