Ebrahim Odhiambo Okore v Kenya Revenue Authority & 2 others [2017] KEHC 2895 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2895
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2895 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 October 2017
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TypePetition for Declaration and InjunctionPostureRespondents' appeal from a decision of the High Court of Kenya at BusiaCoramThe Hon. Judge
Holding
The court held that the respondents had no legal mandate to impound the petitioner’s motor vehicle and that the impounding was not based on reasonable grounds.
Facts
The petitioner, Mr. Ebrahim Odhiambo Okore, was impounded his motor vehicle KAH 652 C by Kenya Revenue Authority officials. The vehicle was later conditionally released to the petitioner after an application to the court.
Issues
- Whether the respondents had any legal mandate to impound the petitioner’s motor vehicle
- Whether they had any reasonable grounds for impounding the said motor vehicle
- Whether the rights of the petitioner were breached or not
Reasoning
The court found that the impounding was not in accordance with the law and lacked reasonable grounds.
Outcome
The court ordered the impounded vehicle to be released to the petitioner.
Orders
- That pending the hearing and the determination of this petition, motor vehicle KAH 652 C be released to the petitioner.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Kenya Revenue Authority Act
- East African Community Customs Management Act
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