Republic v Public Service Commission & another; Kirinyaga County Public Service Board (Exparte Applicant) (Judicial Review E003 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2129 (KLR) (9 August 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2129
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 2129 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 August 2024
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for certiorari to quash decisionCoramON MAKAU
Holding
The Court declines to determine the issues of limitation of time and the variance between the orders sought from the leave granted, leaving that determination to the Court of Appeal.
Facts
The applicant seeks to remove a decision by the Public Service Commission and the Kirinyaga County Public Service Board, reinstating members of the 2nd Respondent to their previous employment.
Issues
- Whether the application is time barred.
- Whether the prayers sought in the Motion are at variance with the leave granted.
- Whether the application meets the legal thresholds for judicial review.
Reasoning
The court discusses the legal thresholds for judicial review under Article 47 of the Constitution and the Fair Administrative Actions Act, emphasizing the need for procedural fairness, rationality, and legality in administrative decisions.
Outcome
The application is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Article 47 of the Constitution
- Fair Administrative Actions Act
Cases cited (1)
- Pastoli v Kabale District Local Government Council & others (2008), E.A. 300
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