Skymatt Supermarket Limited v Energy Regulatory Commission [2017] KEHC 6672 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6672
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 6672 (KLR)
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TypeConstitution PetitionPostureRespondent's Motion to DismissCoramH.K. CHEMITEI
Holding
Petition dismissed as unmeritorious due to overtaking by events and no constitutional breaches.
Facts
Petitioner runs a petrol station and purchased diesel from the Kenya pipeline depot. Respondent agents took samples from the diesel pumps and found them adulterated, leading to the station's closure and license suspension.
Issues
- Properness of inspection and sealing
- Legal basis of direction to Kenya Revenue Authority
- Right to fair administrative action
- Breach of constitutional rights
Reasoning
Respondent's actions were in line with statutory obligations and did not breach constitutional provisions. Petitioner should have filed a civil suit instead of a constitutional petition.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Energy Act No. 2/2006 (Cap 314 Laws of Kenya)
Cases cited (1)
- Anarita Karimi Njeru v Republic (1979) eKLR
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