REPUBLIC v OLENGURUONE LAND DISPUTE TRIBUNAL Ex-parte EMILY CHEPKURUI KILEL [2009] KEHC 369 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 369
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 369 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 November 2009
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TypeCertiorari and ProhibitionPostureCertiorari and Prohibition MotionCoramW. OUKO
Holding
The Tribunal's decision is quashed by an order of Certiorari
Facts
The applicant brought a motion for orders of certiorari and prohibition against the decision of the Olenguruone Land Disputes Tribunal, claiming the Tribunal acted in disregard of the law and without jurisdiction. The Tribunal awarded a parcel of land to the interested party, Emily Kilel, and directed a transfer from a registered owner to the interested party.
Issues
- Tribunal's jurisdiction
- Awarding land to a claimant
Reasoning
The court held that the Tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction by awarding land to a claimant, which is not within the mandate of the Land Dispute Tribunal Act.
Outcome
The decision of the Olenguruone Land Disputes Tribunal is quashed
Orders
- Order of Certiorari
Remedies
- Quashing of the Tribunal's decision
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Dispute Tribunal Act
- Registered Land Act
Cases cited (1)
- Beatrice M'Marete Vs. Republic, Civil Appeal No.259 of 2000
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