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)
- 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
- Ownership of the suit property
- 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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