EDCL v. CP NIYONSABA N’UNDI
The Court of Appeal held that the High Court did not err in relying on the maximum value (36,746 Frw/sqm) from the 2021 Official Gazette as determined by three independent valuers, since the Gazette values were outdated by 2023 and intended for use only for six months. The independent valuation reflected the actual market value at the time of expropriation. The Court also found no procedural error in admitting the valuers' report at the appellate stage. EDCL's appeal was dismissed as unfounded, and the compensation and legal costs awarded by the High Court were upheld.
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- Compensation for expropriation
- Valuation of immovable property
- Judicial review of compensation awards
- Procedural requirements in appeals