REPUBLIC v MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES & another [2008] KEHC 837 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 837
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 837 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 September 2008
AI Summary
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplicant seeks to stop a management plan by the Minister of Environment and Natural ResourcesCoramM.A. ANGA’WA
Holding
The Preliminary Objection is dismissed with costs to the respondent/applicant
Facts
The Minister issued a legal notice to drastically affect the applicant's rights to Lake Naivasha. The applicants applied for Judicial Review.
Issues
- Defect in the format of the Judicial Review
- Locus Standi of the applicants
- Service of the proceedings
Reasoning
The court dismissed the preliminary objection as there were no defects in the format of the Judicial Review and the applicants had locus standi. The service of the proceedings was not a hindrance.
Outcome
The application for Judicial Review is granted
Orders
- Leave granted to the applicant to stop any management plan by the Minister
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Environmental Management and Coordination Act
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