Steven Kitale vs The Tanganyika Law Society 3 Others ruling

Steven Kitale vs The Tanganyika Law Society 3 Others ruling

All preliminary objections lacked merit as the applicant took sufficient steps to mature his complaint, attached a decision capable of challenge, established locus standi, deposed facts in the affidavit, and the application for leave could not be deemed frivolous or vexatious at this stage.

Citation
Steven Kitale vs The Tanganyika Law Society 3 Others ruling
Parties
Applicant: Steven Kitale Cleophace; 1st Respondent: Tanganyika Law Society; 2nd Respondent: Executive Director, Tanganyika Law Society; 3rd Respondent: Governing Council of Tanganyika Law Society; 4th Respondent: Hon. Attorney General
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
15 July 2024
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review (leave to Apply) / Ruling on Preliminary Objections
Outcome
All preliminary objections dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
Mandamus, Certiorari, Locus Standi, Preliminary Objection, Access to Information
Source Language
English
Administrative Law Judicial Review Mandamus Certiorari Locus Standi Preliminary Objection Access to Information

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Parties

Steven Kitale Cleophace

Applicant

Tanganyika Law Society

1st Respondent

Executive Director, Tanganyika Law Society

2nd Respondent

Governing Council of Tanganyika Law Society

3rd Respondent

Hon. Attorney General

4th Respondent

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review (leave to Apply) / Ruling on Preliminary Objections

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the application was premature for failure to exhaust alternative remedies
  2. 2 Whether failure to attach the decision complained of was fatal
  3. 3 Whether the applicant had locus standi

Ratio Decidendi

All preliminary objections lacked merit as the applicant took sufficient steps to mature his complaint, attached a decision capable of challenge, established locus standi, deposed facts in the affidavit, and the application for leave could not be deemed frivolous or vexatious at this stage.

Court Disposition

All preliminary objections dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • All preliminary objections are dismissed.
  • Respondents to pay costs.