Tanako Melita v Kajiado Land Dispute Tribunal & 2 others [2013] KEHC 72 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 72
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 72 (KLR)
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureRespondent's Motion to Quash Tribunal and Magistrate's Court RulingsCoramG V ODUNGA
Holding
The Tribunal and Magistrate's Court rulings are quashed, and the applicant is awarded costs.
Facts
The applicant sought the transfer of a half-acre sub-division of land registered in her name, which was ruled on by the Kajiado Land Dispute Tribunal and the Senior Resident Magistrate Court.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the Kajiado Land Dispute Tribunal
- Transfer of Land Subdivision
Reasoning
The proceedings before the tribunal related to both title to land and beneficial interest, which are not within the jurisdiction of the Land Disputes Tribunal. The Tribunal's decision to subdivide the land was outside its jurisdiction.
Outcome
The ex parte applicant is awarded costs and the Tribunal and Magistrate's Court rulings are quashed.
Orders
- Quashing of Tribunal and Magistrate's Court rulings
- Prohibition of respondents from implementing or enforcing the rulings
Remedies
- Award of costs to the applicant
- Removal of proceedings and rulings from the Tribunal and Magistrate's Court
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Disputes Tribunal Act
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