Republic v Eastern Province Land Disputes Appeals Committee & another Ex-parte Zachary Muthamia M’Mwitari [2018] KEELC 1999 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1999
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 1999 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 August 2018
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks to quash an award of the Eastern Province Land Disputes Appeals CommitteeCoramMWANGI NJOROGE
Holding
The court quashes the award of the Appeals Committee and orders it to be brought into the court for quashing
Facts
The applicant claims the Land Dispute Tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear the case, and the Appeals Committee's award is illegal. The interested party disputes the applicant's claim and argues the award is final.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the respondent to hear and determine the dispute
- Legal validity of the Appeals Committee's award
Reasoning
The court finds the respondent's jurisdiction to be questionable and the award to be ultra vires. The court grants the applicant's prayer and issues an order of certiorari.
Outcome
The applicant's motion is granted, and the award is quashed
Orders
- Order of certiorari to quash the award of the Appeals Committee
Remedies
- Quashing of the award
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Disputes Tribunals Act
- Registered Land Act
Cases cited (2)
- Beatrice M' Marete vs The Republic and Others CA NO 59 of 2000
- M'Timitu M'Mithirwa vs Diocese of Meru and Romano Kobia - Meru HCCC No 52 of 1998
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