Republic v Japhet Mwongo Rucugo Exparte Charles Kaburia Kiunga (Legal Representative of Paul Kiunga-Deceased) [2020] KEELC 2284 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2284
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 2284 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 May 2020
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplicant seeks leave to question the legality of section 26c of the Limitation of Actions Act and other orders.CoramHON. LUCY N. MBUGUA, ELC JUDGE
Holding
The application is struck out as an abuse of the court's process.
Facts
The applicant seeks to challenge the legality of a decree order and a land control board consent, claiming they were discovered in 2014 and have led to his eviction and loss of land.
Issues
- Legality of section 26c of the Limitation of Actions Act
- Review of the Chief Magistrate Court decree order
- Interpretation of the Land Control Act
- Accruing period of limitation
- Subdivision of land
- Transfer of land by the respondent
Reasoning
The court found the application incompetent due to the lack of leave to file and the orders sought not falling under the ambit of Judicial Review proceedings.
Outcome
The application is struck out with costs to the respondent.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Limitation of Actions Act
- Land Control Act
Cases cited (2)
- Sangani Investment Limited vs Officer in charge, Nairobi Remand and Allocation Prison (2007) 1 EA 354
- Lady Justice Joyce Khaminwa vs. Judicial Service Commission and Another (2014) eKLR
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