REPUBLIC v CHAIRMAN, CHWELE LAND DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2009] KEHC 140 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 140
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 140 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 October 2009
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplicant seeks to quash the decision of Chwele Land Disputes TribunalCoramF. N. MUCHEMI
Holding
The tribunal's decision is quashed as it had no jurisdiction over the dispute
Facts
The land in dispute was originally registered in the name of Selina Nanjala in 1977. It was inherited by the applicant and registered in his name. The Interested Party claims to have bought 3 1/4 acres of the land from the applicant's father in 1975 and 1982.
Issues
- Chwele Land Disputes Tribunal's jurisdiction
- Time-barred claim
Reasoning
The tribunal's decision was based on a claim not covered by the Land Disputes Tribunal Act, and the land was registered under the Registered Land Act, which limits the tribunal's jurisdiction.
Outcome
Application allowed with costs to the applicant
Orders
- Decision of Chwele Land Disputes Tribunal quashed
Remedies
- Quashing of the tribunal's decision
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Disputes Tribunal Act
- Registered Land Act
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