PAUL NJOROGE KIMANI V KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY & ANOTHER [2012] KEHC 1257 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1257
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1257 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 October 2012
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for leave to apply for ordersCoramC. W. GITHUA
Holding
The applicant is entitled to an order prohibiting the 1st respondent from detaining his goods in contravention of the law.
Facts
The applicant imported goods from the UAE through Namanga Border point. The Kenya Revenue Authority (1st respondent) seized the goods on March 31, 2011, after verifying the duty payment. The applicant claims the seizure was illegal and against due process.
Issues
- Legal basis for seizure
- Due process in seizure
Reasoning
The court found the seizure illegal due to lack of legal basis and violation of due process. The applicant was treated unfairly, and the court granted a partial order of prohibition.
Outcome
The application is partially successful, with an order of prohibition granted.
Orders
- Prohibition on the 1st respondent from detaining the applicant's goods in contravention of the law
Remedies
- Prohibition on the 1st respondent from detaining the applicant's goods
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Customs and Excise Act
- East African Community Customs Management Act
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