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In Re: Application by Charles Byamugisha v Masindi Town Council (Civil Application No. 16 of 2004) [2004] UGCommC 28 (9 September 2004)
- Citation
- [2004] UGCommC 28
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Uganda
- Court
- Commercial Court of Uganda
- Posture
- Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Ex Parte Application for Leave to Apply for Judicial Review
- Case number
- Civil Application No. 16 of 2004
- Language
- English
More details
- Court
- Commercial Court of Uganda
- Posture
- Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Ex Parte Application for Leave to Apply for Judicial Review
- Case number
- Civil Application No. 16 of 2004
- Language
- English
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01
Holding and result
The court found that the applicant had sufficient interest in the matter as the transportation fees directly affected him. The application was filed within the prescribed three-month period, as the relevant action by the respondent occurred on 6th August 2004. The court considered whether it was just and convenient to grant leave for judicial review, noting that the relief sought would affect only the applicant while other transporters continued to pay the fees. The court acknowledged the urgency due to the threat of imminent action by the respondent and the statutory notice requirement that could delay access to justice. The court exercised its discretion to grant leave, but imposed conditions to ensure fairness, including the deposit of the outstanding fees in court and a stay of further enforcement actions until the main application is heard.
Court disposition
Leave granted to apply for judicial review, subject to conditions.
Orders
- Leave is granted to the applicant to apply for an order of certiorari, prohibition, and a declaration.
- Leave is conditional on the applicant depositing the outstanding payments of Shs. 339,300 with the Registrar of the Court within 14 days.
- The interim order dated 16 August 2004 is vacated and replaced with a stay restraining the respondent and its agents from taking legal action against the applicant or demanding further taxes beyond the deposited amount until final disposal of the application.
- The applicant shall serve the respondent with the motion through the respondent's lawyers within 14 days of this ruling.
- The motion shall be heard on 12 October 2004.
02
Material facts
Parties
Charles Byamugisha
Applicant Counsel: Mr. KandeebeMasindi Town Council
Respondent Counsel: M/s Mukwatanise & Co. AdvocatesAmounts and remedies
- Outstanding Transportation Fees to Be Deposited: UGX 339,300
03
Procedural history
Posture
Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Ex Parte Application for Leave to Apply for Judicial Review
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
- 01
Whether the applicant has sufficient interest to seek judicial review against the respondent's imposition of transportation fees.
- 02
Whether the application for leave to apply for judicial review is within the prescribed time limit.
- 03
Whether it is just and convenient to grant leave for judicial review in the circumstances of the case.
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The applicant, a businessman in passenger transportation, contends that the transportation fees levied by Masindi Town Council are illegal and that their imposition on him is unjust. He seeks leave to apply for judicial review to challenge the legality of these fees and requests interim relief to prevent enforcement actions against him pending determination of the main application.
- Respondent
- The respondent did not appear at this ex parte stage, but the court noted that the municipality relies on such fees for its operations and that an interim injunction had already restrained the respondent from levying these taxes on the applicant alone, not on other owners.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Order 42(A) rule 2 of the Civil Procedure Rules; The Civil Procedure (Amendment) (Judicial Review) Rules, 2003
Leave to apply for judicial review is granted at the court's discretion, considering sufficient interest, timeliness, and whether it is just and convenient to grant such leave.
- 02
Order 42(A) rule 5 of the Civil Procedure Rules
Applications for judicial review must be made within three months from when the grounds arose, unless there is good reason for delay.
- 03
Order 42(A) rule 7 of the Civil Procedure Rules
A declaration or injunction may be granted on an application for judicial review if it is just and convenient to do so.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The court found that the applicant had sufficient interest in the matter as the transportation fees directly affected him. The application was filed within the prescribed three-month period, as the relevant action by the respondent occurred on 6th August 2004. The court considered whether it was just and convenient to grant leave for judicial review, noting that the relief sought would affect only the applicant while other transporters continued to pay the fees. The court acknowledged the urgency due to the threat of imminent action by the respondent and the statutory notice requirement that could delay access to justice. The court exercised its discretion to grant leave, but imposed conditions to ensure fairness, including the deposit of the outstanding fees in court and a stay of further enforcement actions until the main application is heard.
Obiter and limits
- The action, though affecting only one person, has wider consequences for the municipality's revenue.
- It would have been possible for the applicant to file a suit for a declaration under Order 2 rule 7, but judicial review was appropriate due to the urgency and statutory notice requirements.
- Granting leave with terms is necessary to avoid unjust enrichment of the applicant at the expense of other transporters.
Court disposition
Leave granted to apply for judicial review, subject to conditions.
- Leave is granted to the applicant to apply for an order of certiorari, prohibition, and a declaration.
- Leave is conditional on the applicant depositing the outstanding payments of Shs. 339,300 with the Registrar of the Court within 14 days.
- The interim order dated 16 August 2004 is vacated and replaced with a stay restraining the respondent and its agents from taking legal action against the applicant or demanding further taxes beyond the deposited amount until final disposal of the application.
- The applicant shall serve the respondent with the motion through the respondent's lawyers within 14 days of this ruling.
- The motion shall be heard on 12 October 2004.
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Commercial Court of Uganda
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}{ \b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 \line IN THE HIGH COURT OF UGANDA AT KAMPALA \line (COMMERCIAL DIVISION) \line }{\i\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 \line }{ \b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 16 OF 2004 \line }{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid6181235 IN}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 }{ \b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 THE MATTER OF AN }{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid6181235 APPLICATION}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 }{ \b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid6181235 FOR}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 }{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid6181235 LEAVE}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 }{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6181235 TO APPLY FOR JUDICIAL }{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 REVIEW \line AND \line IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION BY CHARLES BYAMUGISHA (APPLICANT) \line AND \line MASINDI TOWN COUNCIL (RESPONDENT}{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6181235 )}{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 \line
}{ \b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6181235 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid6181235 {\b\ul\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847\charrsid14549847 BE}{ \b\ul\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid14549847 FORE}{\b\ul\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 THE HON. MR. JUSTICE GEOFFREY KIRYABWIRE. }{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 \line }{\b\ul\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 RULING:-}{\b\ul\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 }{ \b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847\charrsid14549847 Th}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid14549847 is}{ \i\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 an application by way of a Civil Application (Ex parte) under Order 42(A) rule 2 of the Civil Procedure Rules \emdash The Civil Procedure (Ame}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 ndment) (Judicial }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 Review) Rules, 2003. It is brought by
the Applicant Mr. Charles Byamugisha who is said to be a businessman specialising in passenger transportation in Kampala and Masindi. \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 \par The application seeks reliefs f}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 or \line \par }\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid14549847 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 a. }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 \tab }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 The nature of the matter in respect of which relief may be granted by way of an order of mandamus, prohibition or certiorari. \line }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 \par }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 b. }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 \tab }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 The nature of the persons and bodies whom relief may be granted by way of such an order, and \line }{\i\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 \par }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 c. }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 \tab }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 All the circumstances of
the case. \line }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid14549847 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 It would b e just and convenient for the declaration or injunction to be granted on an application for judicial review. In this case this provision would apply with regard to the }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 relief of declaration only. \line }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 \line It is trite law that an application such as this for judicial review formerly referred to as prerogative orders are granted through an exercise of judici}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 al discretion by the court. \line \par }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 In this application two general matters came to light the first being the legality of the fees being levied and secondly their imposition on the Applicant. \line }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 \par }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 As to the legal tests to be applied there is no doubt that the fees being levied directly affect the Applicant and in this regard I }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 find that
he has sufficient }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 interest in the matter. It is however not clear when it can b e said that the grounds of this application first arose to compute the three months requirement. Counsel for the Applicant did not address me on this. However, on the strength of paragraph 14 of the affidavit of Mr. Byamugisha, it can be said to be the 61 h August 2004 when the Town Clerk of Masindi }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 Nic Begyira Rukiika issued the }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 Applicant with summons, so it is within the prescribed period. \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid5459222 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 These type of transportation fees are common place in Uganda. It would appear that from the interim injunction obtained, that the Respondents have been restrained from levying these taxes on the Applicant }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 alone and not other owners. \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 This action therefore only affects one p}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 erson but has wider reaching
}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 consequences. The action is brought against a Municipal Cou ncil, which relies on these fees for its work. A declaration that these fees are illegal will deprive the municipality of this revenue. I need to find whether leave to grant such a declaration would be just and convenient. By just and convenient I take it }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 to}{\i\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 mean whether it would be right and fitting given all the circumstances of the case for court to exercise its discretion in favour of the Applicant. \line This whole application revolves around the legality of fees being levied. It }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847\charrsid13267633 could }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847\charrsid14549847 have}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 been possible for the Applicant to file a c}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 ase under Order 2 rule 7 for a }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 similar type of declaration where the more }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847\charrsid13267633 rigorous}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 tests for
judicial review would not apply. However, I do agree that there is a threat of eminent action against the Applicant by the Respon dent. Secondly being a Local Government the Applicant would have to give a statutory }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847\charrsid13267633 notice}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 of 45 days, which would }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 restrict his access to justice in a timely fashion to deal with this threat. \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 \par }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 On the whole I find that this is a fit application for cou rt to exercise its discretion to grant leave as prayed. However, I feel that it is important given the nature of this application to grant leave with terms within the }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 meaning of Order 42(a) rule }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 4(9). This is because the effect of the leave would be th at only one transporter in Masindi would be allowed not to pay the fees while others are doing so which cannot be just and equitable, in any event the money sought is not muc}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 h. I therefore order as follows :}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 \line
}{\i\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 \par }\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid14549847 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 1. }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 \tab }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 That leave is granted to the Applicant to apply for an order of Certiorari, Prohibition and a Declaration. \line }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 \par }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 2. }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 \tab }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 That the leave is granted on condition that the Applicant deposits the said outstanding payments of Shs. 339,300/=}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 with the Registrar of this \line }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 Court within 14 days of the date of this ruling. \line }{\i\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 \par }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 3. }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 \tab }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 The
Interim Order dated 16 August 2004 is vacated and replaced with a stay under Order 42(A) rule 10(o) to the effect that the Respondent (Masindi Town Council) its employees, servants, tenderers and or agents and any other person acting as s}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 uch are restrained from }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 taking legal action against the Applicant, demanding any further taxes or duties by whatever name called beyond the Shs. 339,300/= to be deposited in court arising from his transportation of passenger business using public servic e vehicles (PSV) in Masindi Town Council or stopping any of his vehicles Reg. No. UAA 574 D, UAA 044 K and UAB 629 B, from loading or off loading passengers until the hearing and final disposal of this application for judicial review. \line }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid14549847 \par }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 4. }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid7092119 \tab }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 That the Applican t shall serve the Respondent with the motion through the Respondents lawyers M/s Mukwatanis}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid7092119 e & Co. Advocates within 14 }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 days of this ruling. \line
}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid7092119 \par }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 5. That the }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid7092119 motion shall be heard on the 12}{\lang1033\langfe2057\super\langnp1033\insrsid7092119\charrsid7092119 th}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid7092119 October 2004. \line \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid7092119 {\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 GEOFFREY KIRYABWIRE \line Ag. JUDGE \line }{ \b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid7092119 10/09/2004.}{\b\i\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 \line }{\b\i\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid7092119 \par }{\b\ul\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 10/09/2004 }{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 \line }{\b\ul\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid7092119 (12.30}{ \b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 }{\b\ul\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 .p.m.) }{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 \line }{ \b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid7092119 \par }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid7092119
Mr}{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 . }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 Kandeebe for the Applicant \line Rose Emeru Court}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid7092119 Clerk \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\ipgp1\pararsid5459222 {\b\ul\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid7092119\charrsid13267633 Kandeebe: -}{ \ul\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 This is for ruling. \line }{\b\ul\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 Court }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 Ruling read in open court in the presence of the above persons. \line }{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 Ag. JUDGE \line 10/09/2004. \line }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5459222 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp2057 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid1520442\charrsid13267633 \par }}
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