KENYA ASSOCIATION OF AIR OPERATORS v DIRECTOR GENERAL KENYA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY & another [2008] KEHC 1669 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1669
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 1669 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 August 2008
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Judicial Review DismissedCoramH. M. OKWENGU
Holding
Application dismissed, costs awarded to respondents
Facts
The Kenya Association of Air Operators filed an application for judicial review against the Director General of Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and the Minister for Transport, seeking orders to prohibit implementation of new Civil Aviation Regulations (KCARs) and quash a decision to enforce them.
Issues
- Implementation of new Civil Aviation Regulations (KCARs)
- Stay of implementation pending discussions
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant failed to show justification for a stay and that the implementation of the KCARs is necessary to maintain international air safety standards. The balance of convenience is against the applicant.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Order of prohibition against implementation of KCARs pending discussions
- Order of certiorari to quash decision to enforce KCARs
Remedies
- Costs awarded to respondents
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations, 2008
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