Martin Mbatha Mutisya v Kenya National Highways Authority [2017] KEHC 3099 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3099
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 3099 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 August 2017
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TypePetition for Judicial ReviewPostureRespondent's appeal from a lower court decisionCoramEmukule, Majanja, Nairobi, Onguto
Holding
Petitioner's constitutional rights were violated.
Facts
Petitioner hired a vehicle to transport bricks to his land. Respondent alleged bypassing a weighing bridge and impounded the vehicle, demanding a fee.
Issues
- Petitioner's constitutional rights to property, fair administrative action, and fair hearing have been infringed.
- Respondent's action was ultra vires Article 159 of the Constitution.
- Petitioner's entitlement to relief
Reasoning
Respondent's action violated the Petitioner's rights to fair hearing, fair administrative action, and property.
Outcome
Petitioner's petition granted
Remedies
- Petitioner is entitled to the relief sought
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Constitution of Kenya
- Traffic Act
- Kenya Roads (Kenya National Highways Authority) Regulations
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