REPUBLIC v MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF ROADS & 3 others Ex-Parte SHELL EAST AFRICA LIMITED (FORMERLY KNOWN AS B.P. KENYA LIMITED) [2012] KEHC 4282 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4282
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 4282 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 May 2012
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Leave to Apply for Judicial Review OrdersCoramC. W. GITHUA
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the 2nd, 3rd & 4th respondents.
Facts
Shell East Africa Limited seeks orders of judicial review by way of certiorari and prohibition against the Ministry of Roads, Kenya National Highway Authority, Commissioner of Lands, and Chief Lands Registrar. The applicants claim that two unidentified government officials threatened to demolish their Belle Vue Service Station on July 9, 2010.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of respondents to carry out demolition
- Abuse of power
- Violation of natural justice
- Public interest in road construction
Reasoning
The court finds no evidence of illegal demolition or abuse of power, and the public interest in road construction outweighs the applicant's right to property.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Kenya Roads Act No.2 of 2007
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