NA TZCA Dar es Salaam

NA TZCA Dar es Salaam

The Citizenship Ordinance and Citizenship Act, 1961 were not repealed at the time of registration; the second respondent's application and registration for citizenship were effected in accordance with the applicable law; the certificate was properly authorised; and the second respondent satisfied the statutory requirements for residence and citizenship, thus had locus standi to present the election petition.

Citation
NA TZCA Dar es Salaam
Parties
Appellant: Dr. Aman Walid Kaborou; Respondent: The Attorney General; Respondent: Azim Suleiman Premji
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 1995
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Locus Standi, Citizenship Registration, Statutory Interpretation, Election Petition Eligibility
Source Language
English
Constitutional Law Election Law Citizenship Law Locus Standi Citizenship Registration Statutory Interpretation Election Petition Eligibility

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Parties

Dr. Aman Walid Kaborou

Appellant

The Attorney General

Respondent

Azim Suleiman Premji

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the second respondent was properly registered as a citizen of Tanzania
  2. 2 Whether the registration was effected under repealed legislation and thus void
  3. 3 Whether the second respondent qualified to be registered as a citizen

Ratio Decidendi

The Citizenship Ordinance and Citizenship Act, 1961 were not repealed at the time of registration; the second respondent's application and registration for citizenship were effected in accordance with the applicable law; the certificate was properly authorised; and the second respondent satisfied the statutory requirements for residence and citizenship, thus had locus standi to present the election petition.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed.
  • The ruling and order of the High Court are upheld.