REPUBLIC V MAKUENI DISTRICT LAND DISPUTES TRIBUNAL & 2 OTHERS EX-PARTE JOSEPH MUTANGILI KYAMBU [2012] KEHC 2633 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2633
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2633 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 June 2012
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureAppeal from a decision of the Makueni District Land Disputes TribunalCoramGeorge Dulu
Holding
The ex-parte applicant was not given an opportunity to be heard, and the Tribunal's decision was ultra vires.
Facts
The ex-parte applicant filed a notice of motion seeking orders prohibiting the respondents from executing a land award and quashing the proceedings and award of the 1st respondent.
Issues
- violation of natural justice
- jurisdiction of the Tribunal
Reasoning
The ex-parte applicant was not served with notice before evidence was tendered, violating the principles of natural justice. The Tribunal's decision to award a part of the land was outside their jurisdiction.
Outcome
The application has merits, and the ex-parte applicant's prayer for prohibition and quashing the award are granted.
Orders
- An order of prohibition prohibiting the respondents from executing the award
- An order of certiorari to quash the proceedings and award of the 1st respondent
Remedies
- The respondents and interested party will pay the ex-parte applicant's costs of the proceedings
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Disputes Tribunal Act No. 18 of 1990
- Registered Land Act (Cap 300 of the Laws of Kenya)
Cases cited (1)
- Wamukoya v Kipsaina Land Disputes Tribunal (2003) KLR 59
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