Republic v Deputy County Commissioner Mutomo Sub-County & 2 others; Munyalo (Interested Party); Kiniu (Exparte Applicant) (Judicial Review Application E011 of 2022) [2024] KEELC 421 (KLR) (30 January 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 421
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 421 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2024
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TypeJudicial Review ApplicationPostureEx parte application seeking orders of certiorari and prohibitionCoramLG KIMANI
Holding
The ex parte applicant did not meet the threshold for grant of judicial review orders as he was aware of the land adjudication process and actively participated in it.
Facts
The ex parte applicant claims ancestral land known as 130 Ndatani Adjudication Section, measuring approximately 35 acres. The land was awarded to Fredrick Munyalo Munyao (deceased) and the ex parte applicant contests the decision, alleging the land was sold without right.
Issues
- Whether the ex parte applicant has met the threshold for grant of judicial review orders
- Whether the ex parte applicant was heard during the land adjudication process
Reasoning
The court found that the ex parte applicant was aware of the land adjudication process and actively participated, thus not meeting the threshold for judicial review.
Outcome
The ex parte applicant's application for orders of certiorari and prohibition was dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Adjudication Act (Cap 284)
Cases cited (1)
- Republic v Kenya Revenue Authority & another; Shapi & 3 others (Exparte) (Judicial Review E038 of 2021) [2021] KEHC 401 (KLR)
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