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Republic v Minister of Lands and Housing & 3 others [2005] KEHC 2825 (KLR)

[2005] KEHC 2825 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2825
Citation
[2005] KEHC 2825 (KLR)
Decided
10 May 2005
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureLeave granted, Motion for Certiorari and Prohibition filedCoramM. S. A. MAKHANDIA
Holding

The Court granted the Certiorari and Prohibition orders

Facts

The Applicant sought to prevent the Respondents from repossessing, acquiring, selling, or disposing of the property known as House No. 49 Mugoya South C.

Issues

  1. Certiorari to quash the Respondents' decision to repossess the property
  2. Prohibition to prevent the Respondents from taking any action against the property
  3. Compulsory payment by the Respondents

Reasoning

The Court found the Respondents' decision to be unlawful and ordered the removal of the decision to this Court for quashing.

Outcome

The Court granted the Certiorari and Prohibition orders

Orders

  • Certiorari to remove the Respondents' decision to repossess the property to this Court for quashing
  • Prohibition to prevent the Respondents from repossessing, acquiring, selling, or disposing of the property

Remedies

  • Removal of the Respondents' decision to repossess the property
  • Prevention of the Respondents from taking any action against the property

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Registration of Titles Act, Cap 281
  • Government Lands Act, Cap 280
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