RUKARISHYA NUNDI vs. LETA Y'U RWANDA N'UNDI

RUKARISHYA NUNDI vs. LETA Y'U RWANDA N'UNDI

Compensation for expropriation must be calculated based on the current market value and the designated use of the land at the time of valuation, not the original purchase purpose. The applicants are entitled to the difference between the expert-determined value and what was already paid. No party is awarded legal...

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Citation
RS/INJUST/RAD 00002/2022/CA
Parties
Applicant: Rukarishya Ngenda Philémon; Applicant: Nyiranshuti Miriam; Respondent: Leta y’u Rwanda (Minisiteri ya Siporo); Respondent: Umujyi wa Kigali; Third Party: Uwingabe Pierre; Third Party: Mumarashavu Yvonne
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
28 November 2023
Case Number
RS/INJUST/RAD 00002/2022/CA
Procedural Posture
Administrative Expropriation Compensation Dispute / Court of Appeal Judgment on Review for Injustice
Outcome
Partially allowed; compensation recalculated; no costs or attorney fees awarded.
Legal Topics
Expropriation for Public Interest, Compensation Assessment, Procedural Fairness, Appeal and Review, Expert Evidence
Administrative Law Property Law Expropriation for Public Interest Compensation Assessment Procedural Fairness Appeal and Review Expert Evidence

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Parties

Rukarishya Ngenda Philémon

Applicant

Nyiranshuti Miriam

Applicant

Leta y’u Rwanda (Minisiteri ya Siporo)

Respondent

Umujyi wa Kigali

Respondent

Uwingabe Pierre

Third Party

Mumarashavu Yvonne

Third Party

Procedural Posture

Administrative Expropriation Compensation Dispute / Court of Appeal Judgment on Review for Injustice

  1. 1 Whether the applicants are entitled to compensation for expropriation based on the current market value and designated land use
  2. 2 Whether 5% late payment damages are due
  3. 3 Whether expert fees and legal costs should be awarded

Ratio Decidendi

Compensation for expropriation must be calculated based on the current market value and the designated use of the land at the time of valuation, not the original purchase purpose. The applicants are entitled to the difference between the expert-determined value and what was already paid. No party is awarded legal costs or attorney fees as both succeeded and failed on different issues. 5% late payment damages are denied as they were not litigated in prior proceedings.

Court Disposition

Partially allowed; compensation recalculated; no costs or attorney fees awarded.

Orders

  • State to pay applicants RWF 26,427,062 as remaining compensation for expropriated property after deducting prior payment.
  • Applicants to pay experts RWF 680,000 as their share of expert fees.