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Republic v National Land Commission,John Maro Galgalo & Brightons Primary & Kindergarten Ex-Parte Martha Ngina Wambua,Irene Matilda Katuku & Jones Kavinya Nzau (Miscellaneous Application 32 of 2015) [2016] KEHC 6644 (KLR) (29 February 2016) (Ruling)

[2016] KEHC 6644 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
6644
Citation
[2016] KEHC 6644 (KLR)
Decided
29 February 2016
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramM. J. ANYARA EMUKULE (MBS)
Holding

The learned Judge quashed the decision of the National Land Commission and ordered an order of certiorari.

Facts

The ex parte Applicants sought leave to apply for judicial review of the grant of land to them. The National Land Commission (the Respondent) had previously issued a decision on the same land.

Issues

  1. Ownership of the suit property
  2. Abuse of power by the National Land Commission

Reasoning

The learned Judge found that the National Land Commission's attempt to review the grant was an abuse of power and bordering on contempt of court.

Outcome

The ex parte Applicants were granted leave to apply for judicial review.

Orders

  • Order of certiorari to quash the decision of the National Land Commission

Remedies

  • Quashing of the decision of the National Land Commission
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