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Republic v Rangechem Pharmaceuticals Limited Ex-parte COMMERCIAL BANK OF AFRICA LIMITED [2009] KEHC 641 (KLR)

[2009] KEHC 641 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
641
Citation
[2009] KEHC 641 (KLR)
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TypeApplication for Extension of Time for Registration of ChargePostureApplicant seeks extension of time for registration of a charge over Land Reference Number 209/11011/6 in the names of RANGECHEM PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED.CoramMUGA APONDI
Holding

The court extends the time for the registration of a charge over Land Reference No. 209/11011/6 in the names of RANGECHEM PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED for a period of 30 days.

Facts

The applicant, Commercial Bank of Africa Limited, has disbursed Kshs. 25,000,000 to Rangechem Pharmaceuticals Limited, but the charge has not been registered due to a delay in payment of stamp duty and stamping of the charge.

Issues

  1. Omission to register the charges within the time prescribed in law
  2. Necessity of registration for validity
  3. Prejudice to the applicant if the application is not granted

Reasoning

The court extended the time for registration due to the delay in payment of stamp duty and stamping of the charge, and the applicant's need for the charge's validity.

Outcome

The application is granted.

Orders

  • Extension of time for registration of a charge over Land Reference No. 209/11011/6 in the names of RANGECHEM PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED for a period of 30 days.

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Companies Act
  • Companies (High Court Rules)
  • Civil Procedure Act
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