20171122 TZHC Dar es Salaam

A valuation report not verified by the Chief Government Valuer or his representative, as required by law, has no legal effect and cannot sustain a claim for compensation against the Government.

Citation: 20171122 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties: Plaintiff: Joyce Gaudence Malilae; 1st Defendant: Permanent Secretary Prime Minister's Office; 2nd Defendant: Attorney General
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 22 November 2017
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: suit dismissed
Legal Topics: Compensation for Property Damage, Valuation of Property, Government Liability, Procedural Requirements for Compensation Claims
Source Language: English

Tort Compensation Law Administrative Law Compensation for Property Damage Valuation of Property Government Liability Procedural Requirements for Compensation Claims

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Parties

Joyce Gaudence Malilae

Plaintiff

Permanent Secretary Prime Minister's Office

1st Defendant

Attorney General

2nd Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the plaintiff was adequately compensated for property damage caused by the bomb blast at TPDF Camp Mbagala on 29/4/2009
2 Whether the compensation process complied with legal requirements

Ratio Decidendi

A valuation report not verified by the Chief Government Valuer or his representative, as required by law, has no legal effect and cannot sustain a claim for compensation against the Government.

Court Disposition

suit dismissed

Orders

Each party to bear their own costs