Wachira v National Transport and Safety Authority (Appeal E043 of 2022) [2023] KETLABT 661 (KLR) (14 August 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- KETLABT
- Case number
- 661
- Citation
- [2023] KETLABT 661 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 August 2023
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) denying the Appellant a Public Service Vehicle Badge (PSV Badge) due to outstanding remarks on his Police Clearance Certificate (PCC).CoramRajah
Holding
The appeal is dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence.
Facts
The Appellant, Daniel Murimi Wachira, was arrested in February 2021 for assault and had his charges withdrawn. However, the NTSA denied his application for a PSV Badge citing outstanding remarks on his PCC.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent has a right not to grant the Appellant a PSV Badge on grounds that he had a criminal record?
- Whether the Appellant's application for a PSV Badge should be approved notwithstanding the remarks on his PCC?
Reasoning
The court found that the Appellant did not provide a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) and that the Respondent Authority has the right to deny the application based on the outstanding remarks. The Appellant failed to prove that the criminal matter was concluded.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- This Appeal is dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence.
- Each party shall bear its own costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- National Transport and Safety Authority (Operation of Public Service Vehicles) Regulations, 2014
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Bwire v Wayo & Sailoki (Civil Appeal 032 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 7 (KLR)
- Hellen Wangari Wangechi v Carumera Muthini Gathua [2005] eKLR
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