Kirenga v Commissioner of Customs Uganda Revenue Authority
Kirenga v Commissioner of Customs Uganda Revenue Authority (Miscellaneous Cause No. 15 of 2013) [2014] UGHCCD 18 (6 February 2014)
The respondent's continued refusal to release the applicant's 160 drums of ethanol, despite a valid court order and acquittal, constituted a violation of the applicant's constitutional right to property under Article 26. The respondent failed to provide credible evidence of a lawful sale or compliance with statutory procedures for disposal of seized goods. The court found that the sale was not properly documented, and the respondent's conduct was arbitrary and unconstitutional. The preliminary objections raised by the respondent were dismissed as lacking merit, and the doctrine of res judicat…
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- Right To Property
- Enforcement Of Fundamental Rights
- Customs Seizure And Sale
- Damages For Unlawful Disposal
- Contempt Of Court
- Public Authority Liability