Republic v Manga Land Disputes Tribunal & 3 others [2013] KEHC 2332 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2332
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2332 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 August 2013
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for CertiorariCoramS. Okongo, J.
Holding
The 1st respondent had no jurisdiction to entertain the claim, and its decision was null and void.
Facts
The applicant, Samwel Momanyi Sereti, claimed a share in his land, which was registered in his name. His sons, Gideon Mosoti Momanyi and Evans Momanyi Sereti, were aggrieved by the division of the land and the sale of a portion of it. The dispute was taken to clan elders but not resolved. The 1st respondent, Manga Land Disputes Tribunal, made a decision in favor of the sons.
Issues
- 1st respondent's jurisdiction
- applicant's right to dispose of land
Reasoning
The court found that the 1st respondent acted ultra vires its powers and that the proceedings and the determination were a nullity due to lack of jurisdiction.
Outcome
The application for certiorari is granted, and the 1st respondent's decision is quashed.
Orders
- The 1st respondent's decision is quashed.
- Each party shall bear its own costs of the application.
Remedies
- Quashing of the 1st respondent's decision
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Land Disputes Tribunals Act, 1990 (Repealed)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Environment and Land Court Act, 2011
Cases cited (2)
- Desai-vs-Warsama (1967) E.A.351
- Volume 9, Halsbury’s Laws of England, Page 351
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