Republic v Chairman Meru Central District Land Dispute Tribunal & another Exparte Solomon Matumbi Isaiah [2018] KEELC 2680 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2680
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 2680 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 June 2018
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureEx parte application for judicial review and certiorariCoramJ.G. KEMEI
Holding
The Tribunal's award is quashed and the stay of execution is lifted.
Facts
The Exparte Applicant, Solomon Matumbi Isaiah, is the registered owner of land parcel No Ntima/Ntakira/2958. The Meru Central District Land Dispute Tribunal made an award disentitling the Exparte Applicant 0.5 acres of the suit land, and awarded 1.5 acres to the wife and children of the Exparte Applicant.
Issues
- The Tribunal's power to determine the claim and make an award
- The stay of execution of the decision
Reasoning
The Tribunal did not have the power to determine the claim and make an award, and the stay of execution was not justified.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the Exparte Applicant
Orders
- The Tribunal's award is quashed
- The stay of execution is lifted
Remedies
- Quashing of the Tribunal's award and lifting of the stay of execution
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Disputes Tribunal Act No 18 of 1990
- Register of Land Act Cap 300
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