Republic v District Land Registrar Vihiga & 3 others; Likholo (Respondent) (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application 26A of 2021) [2022] KEELC 3830 (KLR) (5 August 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3830
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 3830 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 August 2022
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for CertiorariCoramOMBWAYO
Holding
The court found the Respondents’ actions were not procedurally impropriate and did not violate natural justice.
Facts
The Applicant sought to quash the decision of the District Land Registrar and District Land Surveyor regarding the boundaries of land parcels West Bunyore/Ebusiekwe/536, 537, 2200, 517, 546 and 929 vs West Bunyore/Embali/1068, claiming the Respondents acted ultra vires and violated natural justice.
Issues
- Whether the Respondents acted ultra vires in amending the boundaries and placing beacons.
- Whether the Respondents’ actions were procedurally impropriate and in violation of natural justice.
Reasoning
The court held that the Respondents’ actions were within their powers and did not violate the law or natural justice. The court also noted that the Respondents had considered the best interest of the community and had referred the case to their seniors.
Outcome
The application for Certiorari was dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Registered Land Act Cap 300 Section 21
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