Republic v Deputy County Commissioner Makueni County & 2 others; Maingi (Interested Party); Maluta & another (Exparte Applicants) (Environment and Land Judicial Review Case E003 of 2023) [2024] KEELC 6255 (KLR) (18 September 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 6255
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 6255 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 September 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeJudicial ReviewPostureEx parte application for judicial reviewCoramTW MURIGI
The court held that the 1st Respondent adhered to the rules of natural justice in the proceedings before him.
Facts
The Ex Parte Applicants (Maluta and Maingi) sought judicial review of the 1st Respondent's (Deputy County Commissioner) decision in Appeal Case No. 288 of 1997. They alleged that the decision was made in breach of the principles of natural justice, specifically that they were not granted an opportunity to cross-examine the Interested Party (Maingi) and the 2nd Ex Parte Applicant (Maluta) was not granted an opportunity to be heard.
Issues
- Whether the 1st Respondent's decision was made in breach of the principles of natural justice.
- Whether the Land Adjudication Act provides for calling or cross-examination of witnesses.
Reasoning
The court applied the principles of natural justice and the case law to determine that the 1st Respondent did not violate the principles of natural justice in the decision-making process.
Outcome
The court dismissed the application with costs.
Orders
- The court dismissed the application with costs.
Authorities cited
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