County Government of Nyeri v National Environment Management Authority [2014] KEHC 8443 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8443
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 8443 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 November 2014
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TypeCivil SuitPosturePlaintiff seeks a declaration that the closure order is against the rules of natural justice and therefore null and void.CoramA. OMBWAYO
Holding
The suit is struck out as the plaintiff has approached the court not through Judicial Review but a civil suit.
Facts
The County Government of Nyeri received a letter from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) directing it to close the dump site at Asian Quarters within seven days. The applicant claims this order was made without affording her an opportunity of being heard.
Issues
- Whether the closure order is against the rules of natural justice.
- Whether the Environment and Land Court has jurisdiction to hear the case.
Reasoning
The Environment and Land Court does not have exclusive original jurisdiction and the dispute falls under the jurisdiction of the Tribunal.
Outcome
The entire suit is struck out.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, 1999
- Urban Areas and Cities Act, No.13 of 2011
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