Cottfield EastAfrica (U) Ltd v Cotton Development Organisation (HCT-00-CCC-MC 1 of 2008)
Cottfield EastAfrica (U) Ltd v Cotton Development Organisation (HCT-00-CCC-MC 1 of 2008) [2007] UGCommC 20 (26 February 2007)
The court held that the applicant had demonstrated a prima facie case warranting judicial review, as its certificates were cancelled without a hearing or being informed of the specific allegations, contrary to the rules of natural justice. The court found that the applicant raised a serious complaint requiring investigation inter partes. Additionally, the court found that the applicant would suffer irreparable loss if the cancellation order was not stayed, given the perishable nature of cotton and the significant investments at risk. Therefore, leave to apply for judicial review was granted,…
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- Judicial Review
- Natural Justice
- Administrative Decision
- Licensing
- Certificates Cancellation