Republic v Minister for Roads & Public Works & another Ex-Parte Kyevaluki Services Limited [2018] KECA 173 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 173
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 173 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 November 2018
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment of the High Court of KenyaCoramP. N. WAKI, R. N. NAMBUYE, ASIKE MAKHANDIA
Holding
The High Court's decision is set aside, and the 1st and 2nd respondents are ordered to apply the chassis load capacities specified by manufacturers and adopt the gross vehicle weight in assessing load limits.
Facts
The 2nd respondent (Kenya National Highway Authority) directed the appellant (Kyevaluki Services Limited) to remove its motor vehicles from the road due to excess load capacities at various weigh bridges. The appellant was aggrieved and applied for Judicial Review.
Issues
- The method employed by the 1st and 2nd respondents to determine the load capacity for cargo motor vehicles was inconsistent and arbitrary.
- The method was also found to be erroneous and in breach of statutory requirements.
Reasoning
The Court found that the method used by the respondents was inconsistent and arbitrary, and thus violated statutory requirements.
Outcome
Appeal Successful
Orders
- Order of certiorari to quash the entire decision by the 1st and 2nd respondents.
- Order of mandamus compelling and directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to apply the chassis load capacities specified by manufacturers and adopt the gross vehicle weight in assessing load limits.
- Order of prohibition prohibiting the 1st and 2nd respondents from adopting the sole use of the load capacity determined by an inspector.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Traffic Act Cap 403, Laws of Kenya
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