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The High Court dismissed a pharmacy owner’s claim that closure of his shop was unlawful, finding he failed to renew his permit and meet regulatory conditions.
The District Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the dispute as the EWURA Act and Electricity Act establish EWURA as the proper forum for complaints arising from regulated electricity services, including tortious claims for damages. The proceedings and orders of the District Court are a nullity.
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The High Court held that SUMATRA/LATRA lawfully issued notifications and fines to bus drivers for speeding under the transport regulations, and dismissed UWAMATA’s suit.
The 1st defendant's refusal to allow re-export of the consignment was not arbitrary, unfair, or unlawful because the goods were found unfit for human consumption, the 1st defendant acted within its statutory mandate, and the law provided for destruction or re-export at the Bureau's discretion. The plaintiff failed to prove the refusal was unjustified or contrary to law.
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The High Court enforced a compliance order against fuel station operators for continuing illegal backyard operations, issuing an injunction, a fine, and costs.
The High Court granted an injunction for non-compliance with an EWURA compliance order and fined the respondents TZS 3,000,000, allowing the application with costs.
The High Court enforced a compliance order against a petrol station operator, granted an injunction barring fuel business, and imposed a statutory fine.
The High Court enforced a regulatory compliance order against a petrol-station operator and its director, issuing an injunction, a TZS 3 million fine, and costs.
The applicant should have appealed from the decision of the EWURA Board of Directors to the Fair Competition Tribunal instead of seeking prerogative orders from the High Court.
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The High Court held it lacked jurisdiction over a challenge to EWURA compliance orders and upheld a preliminary objection, striking out the application with costs.
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