Republic v National Irrigation Authority; Wainoi & 3 others (Interested Party); Kirima & another (Exparte) (Judicial Review E004 of 2020) [2022] KEELC 3853 (KLR) (13 May 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3853
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 3853 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 May 2022
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureEx parte application for prerogative orders of certiorariCoramEC CHERONO, Nyarangi
Holding
The court lacks jurisdiction to hear the ex-parte applicants' application as the dispute resolution mechanism was not exhausted as required by law.
Facts
The ex-parte applicants sought to quash the arbitration committee's verdict regarding rice holdings No. 311 'A' and 311 'B', claiming the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) acted ultra vires.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to determine the application
- Whether the Advisory Committee acted ultra vires
- Who should bear the costs
Reasoning
The court found that the ex-parte applicants were dissatisfied with the arbitration committee's verdict and should have referred the dispute to the Dispute Resolution Committee first, as per the National Irrigation Act, 2019.
Outcome
The application is dismissed as the court lacks jurisdiction.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Irrigation Act, 2019
- Fair Administrative Action Act, 2015
Cases cited (2)
- Geoffrey Muthinja & another v Samuel Muguna Henry & 1756 others [2015] e KLR
- The Owners of the Motor Vessel “Lillian S” Vs Caltex Oil (Kenya) Ltd (1989) KLR 1
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