Susan Wanjiku Maina v Director, Physical and Land Use Planning Kiambu County Government & another [2022] KEELC 938 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 938
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 938 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeAdministrative LawPostureAppeal from a preliminary objectionCoramB M Ebose
Holding
The court remits the matter to the Kiambu County Physical and Land Use Planning Liaison Committee for adjudication.
Facts
Petitioner Susan Wanjiku Maina initiated a petition against the County Government of Kiambu, claiming that she was unlawfully directed to stop construction and seek new approvals for her land development.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the court
- Fair administrative action
- Reasonableness of the enforcement notice
Reasoning
The court found that the ELC did not have jurisdiction to hear the petition and that the respondents’ preliminary objection was upheld.
Outcome
Remand to the Liaison Committee
Orders
- Remit the petition to the Liaison Committee
- Limitation of the dispute to 25/1/2022
- Liaison Committee to require necessary documents
- Costs to be borne by the parties
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Physical and Land Use Planning Act 2019
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