Niaz Mohamed Jan Mohamed v Commisioner for Lands & 4 others [1996] KEHC 2 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2
- Citation
- [1996] KEHC 2 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 October 1996
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TypeLand Acquisition and CompensationPostureAppeal from a High Court judgmentCoramP.N WAKI, Nandlal Jivra, Waki
Holding
The court granted an injunction to prevent JIVACO from using the land until the court determines the propriety of the acquisition and allocation.
Facts
Niaz Mohamed Jan Mohamed was the registered proprietor of a plot of land in Mombasa. The Commissioner of Lands acquired a portion of the plot for a new access road, leaving a small portion uncovered. JIVACO was later given a leasehold title over this uncovered portion.
Issues
- Whether the acquisition of the land by the Commissioner of Lands was lawful.
- Whether the subsequent allocation of the land to JIVACO was fair and just.
Reasoning
The court found that the acquisition and allocation of the land violated the law and granted an injunction to prevent JIVACO from using the land.
Outcome
The application for an injunction was granted.
Orders
- Granting an injunction to prevent JIVACO from using the land until the court determines the propriety of the acquisition and allocation.
Remedies
- Injunction
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Acquisition Act
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