REPUBLIC v NAKURU LAND DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2008] KEHC 476 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 476
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 476 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 November 2008
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks to quash the decision of the Nakuru Municipality Land Disputes TribunalCoramD. K. MARAGA
Holding
The application is allowed, and the decision of the Nakuru Municipality Land Disputes Tribunal is quashed.
Facts
Peter K. Njoroge & Another claimed against Rebecca Lugano for 25 shares in Kalenjin Enterprises Ltd, but the Tribunal found they did not move out of ex-parte applicant's Plot No. 517 and ruled against them.
Issues
- Tribunals established under the Land Disputes Tribunal Act have no jurisdiction to adjudicate on matters of ownership or title to land.
- The ex-parte applicant was condemned unheard by the Nakuru Municipality Land Disputes Tribunal.
Reasoning
The Tribunal's decision was based on incorrect claims and violated the rules of natural justice.
Outcome
The application is allowed, and the decision of the Nakuru Municipality Land Disputes Tribunal is quashed.
Orders
- The ex-parte applicant shall be paid the costs of this application by the Tribunal.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Disputes Tribunal Act
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