REPUBLIC V COUNTY COUNCIL OF OLKEJUADO & 3 OTHERS EX PARTE JOHN KARUMO MACHARIA & 4 OTHERS [2012] KEHC 398 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 398
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 398 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2012
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureAppeal from a previous orderCoramKihara Kariuki
Holding
The District Land Registrar's revocation of the applicants' land titles was capricious, illegal, and ultra vires.
Facts
The applicants sought judicial review of the revocation of their land titles by the District Land Registrar, Kajiado, on November 26, 2010. The respondents did not respond to the application.
Issues
- Authority of the District Land Registrar to revoke land titles
- Due process in revocation/cancellation of titles
- Validity of the Gazette Notice
Reasoning
The court found the revocation to be capricious, illegal, and contrary to rules of natural justice as the applicants were not given an opportunity to be heard.
Outcome
Judicial Review granted
Orders
- Judicial Review granted
Remedies
- Judicial Review granted
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Registered Land Act
- Trust Lands Act
- Government Lands Act
- Land Acquisition Act
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