Republic v Director, Kenya Forest Service Exparte Mantrad Enterprises [2009] KEHC 1887 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1887
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 1887 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 September 2009
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TypeCivilPostureRespondent's Motion for Orders of MandamusCoramGEORGE DULU
Holding
The court declines to issue the order of mandamus requested by the applicant.
Facts
The applicant, Mantrad Enterprises Limited, sought an order of mandamus directing the Director of Kenya Forest Service to release a motor vehicle impounded for carrying illegal timber cargo. The vehicle was impounded on 15th October, 2008.
Issues
- Whether the respondent, the Director of Kenya Forest Service, acted within its jurisdiction in impounding the vehicle.
- Whether the impounding and continued detention of the vehicle were lawful, reasonable, and in good faith.
Reasoning
The court found that the impounding of the vehicle was lawful and reasonable, and that the applicant had not raised a specific complaint against the Attorney-General. The court also noted that the matter was pending in a criminal case, and that the applicant should pursue the matter in the criminal court.
Outcome
The application is dismissed, and the parties are ordered to bear their respective costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Forest Act No. 7 of 2005
- Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 75)
Cases cited (3)
- KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL –VS- REPUBLIC Ex parte Geoffrey Njoroge – Civil Appeal No. 266 of 1996
- MIRUGI KARIUKI –VS- ATTORNEY GENERAL – Civil Appeal No. 70 of 1991
- ORELLY –VS- MACKMAN (1982) ALL ER 1124
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