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National Housing Corporation v Commissioner of Lands & 7 others [2005] KEHC 1185 (KLR)

[2005] KEHC 1185 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1185
Citation
[2005] KEHC 1185 (KLR)
Decided
28 July 2005
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJEANNE GACHECHE
Holding

The court declares the land to be the property of NHC and the allotments and registrations are null and void.

Facts

NHC claims it was allocated 14.65 hectares of land in Eldoret Municipality, which it has developed and sold some units from. The Commissioner of Lands has allocated portions of this land to 3rd to 8th defendants.

Issues

  1. Ownership of the land
  2. Voidness of allotments and registrations

Reasoning

The court finds that the land was allocated to NHC and was not available for allotment to others since February 13, 1980.

Outcome

Judgment in favor of NHC

Orders

  • A declaration that the land is the property of NHC
  • Cancellation of allotments and registrations

Remedies

  • Revocation of allotments and registrations
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