Vijaykumar Shamji Patel v Principal Secretary To The National Treasury & 5 others [2016] KEHC 8154 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8154
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 8154 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 October 2016
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TypeProperty DisputePosturePetition for revocation of land titleCoramISAAC LENAOLA
Holding
The High Court transfers the case to the Environment and Land Court (ELC) for final disposal and determination of the issues raised in the Petition on merit.
Facts
The Petitioner claims to be the registered proprietor of a property in Athi River, Mavoko Municipality, which he alleges was allocated to him on May 21, 2007. He claims the allocation was unconstitutional and that subsequent revocation notices were issued in violation of his rights.
Issues
- Validity of the Petitioner's title to the property
- Jurisdiction of the High Court to address the revocation of the title
Reasoning
The Court finds that the High Court does not have jurisdiction to address the revocation of the title as it is a matter for the ELC. The Court transfers the case to the ELC.
Outcome
The case is transferred to the ELC for final disposal.
Orders
- The case is transferred to the Environment and Land Court (ELC) sitting in Nairobi for final disposal and determination of the issues raised in the Petition on merit.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Constitution of Kenya
- Government Lands Act (Cap 280)
- Trust Land Act (Cap 288)
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