Seventh Day Adventist Church (East Africa) Limited v Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Nairobi Metropolitan Development & another [2014] KEHC 7601 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7601
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 7601 (KLR)
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Judicial ReviewCoramNyamu
Holding
The Court found the demolition unreasonable and went against the legitimate expectation of the applicant.
Facts
The applicant, Seventh Day Adventist Church (East Africa) Limited, sought the registration of land titles, but the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development, ordered the demolition of the applicant's construction on the land.
Issues
- Legitimate Expectation
- Procedural Fairness
- Reasonableness of Decision
Reasoning
The Court applied the principles of illegality, irrationality, and procedural impropriety, finding the decision unreasonable and unfair.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the applicant.
Orders
- Reinstatement of the applicant's construction on the land
Remedies
- Reinstatement of the applicant's construction on the land
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Registration of Titles Act, Cap 281 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (3)
- Pastoli vs. Kabale District Local Government Council and Others [2008] 2 EA 300
- Republic vs. The Commissioner of Lands Ex parte Lake Flowers Limited Nairobi HCMISC. Application No. 1235 of 1998
- Re Bivac International SA (Bureau Veritas) [2005] 2 EA 43
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