raymond obed kitilya vs the commissioner for lands ministry of lands housing human setlement 2 others 2023 tzhclandd 4 24 january 2023

raymond obed kitilya vs the commissioner for lands ministry of lands housing human setlement 2 others 2023 tzhclandd 4 24 january 2023

The applicant accounted for the delay with credible reasons related to his son's education and acted promptly after the previous appeal was struck out. The court found sufficient cause and exercised its discretion to grant the extension.

Citation
raymond obed kitilya vs the commissioner for lands ministry of lands housing human setlement 2 others 2023 tzhclandd 4 24 january 2023
Parties
Applicant: Raymond Obed Kitilya; 1st Respondent: The Commissioner for Lands Ministry of Lands, Housing & Human Settlement; 2nd Respondent: The Attorney General; 3rd Respondent: Khalid Khamis
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
24 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Notice of Appeal
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Notice of Appeal, Discretionary Powers of Court, Delay and Sufficient Cause
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Land Law Extension of Time Notice of Appeal Discretionary Powers of Court Delay and Sufficient Cause

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Parties

Raymond Obed Kitilya

Applicant

The Commissioner for Lands Ministry of Lands, Housing & Human Settlement

1st Respondent

The Attorney General

2nd Respondent

Khalid Khamis

3rd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Notice of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient cause for extension of time to file a Notice of Appeal out of time

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant accounted for the delay with credible reasons related to his son's education and acted promptly after the previous appeal was struck out. The court found sufficient cause and exercised its discretion to grant the extension.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Extension of time granted to file Notice of Appeal out of time within 30 days from the date of the ruling.