Republic v Chairman Kiambu Land Dispute Tribunal & 2 others [2013] KEHC 6576 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6576
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 6576 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 September 2013
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Certiorari and ProhibitionCoramD.S. MAJAN
Holding
The application is not statute barred, and the Land Disputes Tribunal's decision is not ultra vires.
Facts
The applicant is the registered owner of the land parcel known as Kiambaa/Kanunga/921. The interested party claimed a portion measuring 0.7 acres and the Kiambu District Land Dispute Tribunal ordered the applicant to transfer 0.7 acres to the interested party. The award was confirmed by the Chief Magistrate's Court and a decree was issued.
Issues
- Whether the application is statute barred by reason of Order 53(1) of the Civil Procedure Rules as read with section 9(3) of the Law Reform Act
- Whether the Land Disputes Tribunal's decision is ultra vires
Reasoning
The court found that the award ceases to exist once adopted by the court, and the application for certiorari is not misplaced. The court's jurisdiction to correct errors is the hallmark of judicial review.
Outcome
The application is allowed, and the proceedings and decree are quashed.
Orders
- An order of certiorari issued quashing the proceedings and decree issued on 29th August 2011 in Kiambu Land Case No. 4 of 2011 as well as the proceedings and award of Kiambu Land Disputes Tribunal made on 12th August 2011 in Land Dispute Tribunal Case No. 16 of 2011 in respect of Kiambaa/Kanunga/921.
- There shall be no order as to costs.
Remedies
- Quashing of the proceedings and decree
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Law Reform Act
- Land Disputes Act
Cases cited (3)
- R v Tongaren Land Disputes Tribunal ex-parte Patrick Mukwana
- R v Naivasha District Tribunal and Another
- Sarah Nasel Leitepan v Attorney General and 4 Others
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