David Macharia Kinyuru v District Land Registrar, Naivasha & another [2017] KEELC 2474 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2474
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 2474 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 June 2017
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks to remove a restriction placed on his land by the respondents.CoramMUNYAO SILA
Holding
The restriction should be removed as the applicant has not filed a suit to claim ownership of the land and the restriction has been in place for over 3 years.
Facts
The applicant purchased the land in 2014 and found a restriction placed on it by the respondents. The restriction states 'No dealings until the issue of ownership is determined.' The applicant has not filed a suit to claim ownership of the land.
Issues
- Whether the restriction should be removed.
- Whether the restriction is indefinite and should be lifted.
Reasoning
The restriction is aimed at preventing fraud or improper dealings and should not remain indefinitely. The applicant has not presented his case for determination of ownership.
Outcome
Application allowed, restriction removed.
Orders
- Order the Land Registrar to remove the restriction registered on 22 July 2014.
- Award costs to the applicant.
Remedies
- Removal of restriction on the applicant's land.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Registration Act, 2012
- Environment and Land Court Act
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