Republic v National Land Commission; Doshi & another (Exparte); Kombe & 2 others (Interested Parties) (Judicial Review Miscellaneous Application 16 of 2017) [2024] KEELC 4438 (KLR) (4 June 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4438
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 4438 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 June 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeJudicial ReviewPostureRespondent appealed a previous orderCoramEK MAKORI, Olola, Regan
The Respondent was not cited for contempt, but the Chief Land Registrar was ordered to recall, cancel, nullify, and revoke the title within 30 days.
Facts
The Respondent issued new titles despite a previous Court order, leading to an application for contempt.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent should be cited for contempt
- Who should bear the application costs
Reasoning
The Respondent's actions were in disobedience of the Court's order, but the Respondent's mandate did not extend to issuing title deeds.
Outcome
The application was dismissed with costs awarded to the Applicant.
Orders
- Summon the Chief Land Registrar to appear before this Court and show cause for recalling, canceling, nullifying, and revoking Title No. Kili/Kadzonzo/Madzimbani/1163 within 30 days of this order.
Remedies
- Costs of the application be provided for.
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