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Westwood Properties Limited v County Government of Kiambu & another [2021] KEELC 1414 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 1414 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1414
Citation
[2021] KEELC 1414 (KLR)
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks declaration that restriction on property is illegal, null and void, and removal of restriction.CoramB M Ebose
Holding

Granting prayer 3 of the notice of motion, the restriction on the property is declared illegal, null and void, and the restriction is removed.

Facts

Applicant purchased property in 2013 and holds a certificate of lease. 1st Respondent placed a restriction on the property without consultation, pending an undisclosed case.

Issues

  1. Validity of restriction
  2. Declaration of bona fide registered owner
  3. Removal of restriction

Reasoning

Applicant is the registered proprietor and the restriction was placed without due process, violating constitutional and statutory protections.

Outcome

Granting prayer 3 of the notice of motion

Orders

  • Declaration that restriction is illegal, null and void
  • Order for removal of restriction

Remedies

  • Removal of restriction

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Land Registration Act
  • Fair Administrative Action Act
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