REPUBLIC v PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION & 2 others EX PARTE BENJAMIN KIPKIRUI CHEPKWONY & 3 others [2011] KEHC 4230 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4230
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 4230 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 January 2011
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for leave to commence proceedings in the nature of judicial reviewCoramD. MUSINGA
Holding
The ex parte applicants have not demonstrated that the orders sought in their application ought to be granted. The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Facts
The ex parte applicants were dismissed or retired from the Public Service on charges of gross misconduct and in the public interest. They sought to quash these decisions.
Issues
- Whether the decisions to dismiss and/or retire the applicants were made in breach of the rules of natural justice.
- Whether the decisions were illegal, arbitrary, and unreasonable.
- Whether the Public Service Commission acted ultra vires its powers.
- Whether the decisions were based on irrelevant considerations.
Reasoning
The court does not consider the merits of the allegations but reviews the decision-making process. The ex parte applicants did not appeal the decisions, and the court cannot consider the merits of such appeals.
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Public Service Commission Regulations 2005
- Public Service Act Cap 185 Laws of Kenya
- Chief's Act Cap 128 Laws of Kenya
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