Republic v Makueni District Land Tribunal & 2 others Ex parte Mukwala Ngunda [2015] KEHC 4313 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4313
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 4313 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 June 2015
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplication to quash award of Land Disputes TribunalCoramB. Thurana Jaden
Holding
The application is allowed, and the parties can consider having their dispute heard by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Facts
The applicant sought to have the award of the Makueni Land Disputes Tribunal declared null and void, claiming the tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear the case. The tribunal had subdivided land between the applicant and an interested party.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the Land Disputes Tribunal
- Subdivision of land
Reasoning
The tribunal's decision on land subdivision and ownership was found to be beyond its jurisdiction as provided by the Land Disputes Tribunal Act. The tribunal overstepped its mandate.
Outcome
Application allowed
Orders
- The award, findings, and verdicts of the Makueni Land Disputes Tribunal be removed and brought forth to the High Court for quashing and setting aside
Remedies
- The parties can consider having their dispute heard by a court of competent jurisdiction
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Disputes Tribunal Act No. 18 of 1990
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