Republic v National Land Commission Ex-parte Krystalline Salt Limited (Miscellaneous Application 334 of 2014) [2015] KEHC 7730 (KLR) (Judicial Review) (30 September 2015) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7730
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 7730 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 September 2015
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Certiorari and ProhibitionCoramGeneral, Lenaola, Megarry, Nyamu, Nyarangi, Persons
Holding
The NLC exceeded its jurisdiction and acted improperly in excising the land.
Facts
The National Land Commission (NLC) excised 34 hectares from Krystalline Salt Limited's land (LR. No. 13427) in Kilifi County, claiming it was for the Giriama Village. The NLC did not provide the basis for its decision.
Issues
- Whether the NLC had the authority to excise the land
- Whether the NLC's action was procedurally correct
Reasoning
The court found that the NLC's action was not guided by the Constitution and lacked the necessary legislative backing. The court also noted that the NLC's mandate is to review disposals of public land to establish their legality, not to act on its own initiative.
Outcome
The NLC's decision to excise the land is quashed.
Orders
- The NLC's decision to excise the land is quashed
- The NLC shall not take any further action on the land without proper legal basis
Remedies
- The NLC shall not take any further action on the land without proper legal basis
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- National Land Commission Act
- Land Registration Act
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Compar Investments Limited v Kenya Urban Roads Authority (2014) eKLR
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