Trustees of the Church Commissioners of Kenya; Registered Trustees v National Land Commission (NLC) & another (Constitutional Petition 1 of 2024) [2024] KEELC 6448 (KLR) (Environment and Land) (26 September 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 6448
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 6448 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 September 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeConstitutional PetitionPostureRespondents entered their appearance but did not file responses to the main petition.CoramLL NAIKUNI, Mativo, Njagi
The Court will proceed to render the judgment on its own merit.
Facts
The Petitioner seeks a conservatory order restraining Respondents from encroaching on the suit land until the matter is heard and determined by the court. They also seek a judicial review to remove and quash Letters of Allotment issued by the Commissioner for Lands.
Issues
- Whether the Petition meets the threshold for Constitutional Petitions.
- Whether the Constitution Petition has any merit and, if affirmative, if the Petitioner is entitled to the reliefs sought.
- Who will bear the Cost of the Petitioner.
Reasoning
The Court considers the pleadings, submissions, and relevant constitutional provisions to determine the threshold for the Petition and its merits.
Outcome
The Court will consider the Petition and determine the issues.
Orders
- Conservatory orders restraining Respondents from encroaching on the suit land.
- Judicial Review to remove and quash Letters of Allotment issued by the Commissioner for Lands.
Remedies
- Declaration that the Petitioners are entitled to the suit land.
Authorities cited
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