20170926 TZHC Mwanza

The Ward Tribunal's composition did not comply with the mandatory requirement of at least three women members, rendering its decision a nullity.

Citation: 20170926 TZHC Mwanza
Parties: Appellant: Vicent Nyangarya; Respondent: Juma Muganda
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 26 September 2017
Procedural Posture: Land Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From District Land and Housing Tribunal, Arising From Ward Tribunal Decision
Outcome: Appeal allowed
Legal Topics: Pecuniary Jurisdiction, Tribunal Composition, Nullity of Proceedings
Source Language: English

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Vicent Nyangarya

Appellant

Juma Muganda

Respondent

Land Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From District Land and Housing Tribunal, Arising From Ward Tribunal Decision

1 Whether the Ward Tribunal had pecuniary jurisdiction over the disputed land
2 Whether the composition of the Ward Tribunal complied with statutory requirements

The Ward Tribunal's composition did not comply with the mandatory requirement of at least three women members, rendering its decision a nullity.

Appeal allowed

Decision of the Ward Tribunal and District Land and Housing Tribunal set aside as nullity
Order for retrial before properly constituted Tribunal