Joseph Nyaga Mwikamba v County Government of Tharaka Nithi [2020] KEELC 628 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 628
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 628 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 November 2020
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for leave to commence judicial review proceedingsCoramAnn Wahome
Holding
The court grants leave to the applicant to commence judicial review proceedings.
Facts
The applicant, Joseph Nyaga Mwikamba, seeks leave to commence judicial review proceedings against the decision of the District Commissioner, dated July 6, 2017, which held that the respondent, County Government of Tharaka Nithi, is the beneficial owner of Land Parcel No. 2375. The applicant claims the land is his ancestral land.
Issues
- Whether the applicant has provided a valid reason for the delay in filing the judicial review proceedings.
- Whether the applicant's case is merited and if the decision of the District Commissioner is unlawful and should be quashed.
Reasoning
The court considers the applicant's reasons for the delay and the constitutional provisions, concluding that the applicant has provided compelling reasons and that the strict application of the law would prejudice the fair administration of justice.
Outcome
Leave granted
Orders
- Grant leave to commence judicial review proceedings
Remedies
- None specified
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Fair Administrative Action Act 2015
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (3)
- Republic v Public Procurement Administration Review Board ex parte Syner Chemie
- Republic v Kenya Revenue Authority Ex-Parte Stanley Mombo Amuti
- Telkom Kenya Limited v John Ochanda
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