Republic v Nairobi City County ex-parte Elma Limited [2014] KEHC 2686 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2686
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2686 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 October 2014
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TypeConstitutional and Judicial ReviewPostureApplication for Judicial Review
Holding
The cancellation of the building plans approval was procedurally unfair and violated the applicant's right to procedural fairness.
Facts
Elma Limited sought a declaration that the Nairobi City County's cancellation of its building plans approval was unlawful and procedurally unfair. The County had cancelled the approval due to alleged encroachment on a public utility plot.
Issues
- Procedural fairness in administrative action
- Validity of the cancellation of the building plans approval
Reasoning
The court held that the applicant was not given an opportunity to be heard before the cancellation, which is a requirement of procedural fairness. The court also noted that the applicant misled the County into accepting payments for the property.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the applicant
Orders
- Affirmation of the applicant's right to procedural fairness
Remedies
- Affirmation of the applicant's right to procedural fairness
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Onyango Oloo vs. Attorney General [1986-1989] EA 456
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