Geoffrey Muthuiba v Deputy County Commissioner & another; Joseph Mati Baikiome (Interested Party) [2020] KEELC 3619 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3619
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 3619 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 February 2020
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureEx-parte Chamber Summons application for certiorari to quash the decision of the Deputy County Commissioner
Holding
The Court will determine the jurisdiction of the 1st Respondent and the legality of the decision.
Facts
The Applicant, Geoffrey Muthuiba, claims he is the registered owner of land parcel No. 2925, inherited from his late father in 1975. He contends that the Deputy County Commissioner's decision to register the land in the name of the Interested Party, Joseph Mati Baikiome, is illegal, unreasonable, and against the rules of Natural Justice.
Issues
- Whether the 1st Respondent had jurisdiction to hear and determine the said Appeal No. 182 of 2010?
- Whether the 1st Respondent made irrational and unreasonable, illegal, null and void decision?
- What relief should the Court grant?
- Who will pay the costs of these proceedings?
Reasoning
The Court will review the jurisdiction of the 1st Respondent and the decision's legality based on the Fair Administrative Actions Act and the Land Adjudication Act.
Outcome
The Court will grant the relief sought by the Applicant.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Land Adjudication Act
- Fair Administrative Actions Act
- Interpretation and General Provisions Act
Cases cited (1)
- Suchan Investment Limited Vs Ministry of National Heritage & Culture & 3 others (2016) K.L.R
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