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The High Court struck out a land suit after the plaintiff conceded a preliminary objection that the claims sought administrative reliefs not maintainable in ordinary court.
The High Court granted interim relief to stop demolition of the applicant’s property pending expiry of the 90-day statutory notice, finding the application urgent.
The High Court held that the plaintiff lacked a valid building permit and that the municipality was justified in demolishing the structures. The suit was dismissed.
The Court of Appeal upheld demolition of a guest house built in a planning area without a building permit and dismissed the appeal with costs.
The High Court held that a boundary wall built beyond Plot 2116 onto a public road after resurvey was unlawfully constructed and could be demolished.
The High Court held that a boundary wall was built beyond the plaintiff’s plot into a public road area and upheld its demolition by the municipal authority.
The Court of Appeal upheld compensation awards for demolition of properties, holding the appellant failed to prove a 30-meter way leave and that the respondents were trespassers.
Land dispute over demolition claim dismissed for lack of proof that the council demolished the house or that the extensions were lawfully approved.
The Court of Appeal held that planning consent and a building permit were required for development within a planning area, and set aside compensation awarded for demolition.
The High Court held that the plaintiff unlawfully encroached on the first defendant’s plot and built without permits, so the demolition was justified and the suit was dismissed.
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