Republic v Chairman of the National Land Commission & 2 others; Halal Meat Products Limited & another (Interested Parties) (Judicial Review Miscellaneous Application E002 of 2023) [2024] KEELC 932 (KLR) (25 January 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 932
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 932 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 January 2024
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Leave to Apply for Orders of Mandamus and ProhibitionCoramEK WABWOTO
Holding
The court found that the applicants have made a case for the grant of the judicial review orders sought.
Facts
The applicants sought orders compelling the respondents to determine their interest in land parcels and make an award of compensation. The respondents published a Gazette Notice regarding the acquisition of the land but did not appoint a date for inquiry or compensation claims.
Issues
- Whether the applicants have made a case for the grant of the judicial review orders sought.
- Who should bear the costs of the motion.
Reasoning
The court determined that the respondents did not comply with the Land Act provisions regarding the acquisition of land and the determination of claims for compensation.
Outcome
The court granted the applicants' application for leave to apply for orders of mandamus and prohibition.
Orders
- Mandamus to compel the respondents to make a determination within thirty days as to whether the applicants have an interest in the land parcels.
- Mandamus to compel the respondents to make an award of compensation to the applicants in the event they determine the applicants have an interest in the land parcels.
- Prohibition against the respondents and the 2nd interested party from paying compensation to the applicants in respect of loss and damage to structures and development in the acquired land.
- Award of costs to the applicants.
Remedies
- Compensation to be awarded to the applicants if the respondents determine they have an interest in the land parcels.
- Compensation to be paid to the applicants for loss and damage to structures and development in the acquired land.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Act, 2012
- Fair Administrative Action Act, 2015
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