Nitro Chemical(U) Limited v Attorney General
Nitro Chemical(U) Limited v Attorney General (Miscellaneous Cause No. 71 of 2018) [2021] UGHCCD 93 (6 August 2021)
The court found that the issuance and renewal of commercial explosives licenses to the applicant were illegal, as they were granted by officers not designated under the Explosives Act. The Minister for Internal Affairs acted within the powers of the Explosives Act to stop the issuance and renewal of licenses, especially in light of national security concerns and presidential directives. However, the Minister breached the applicant's legitimate expectation by failing to provide adequate notice or consult the applicant before implementing the change in policy. Despite this breach, the applicant…
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- Judicial Review
- Legitimate Expectation
- Ultra Vires Action
- Procedural Fairness
- Ministerial Powers
- Licensing Regulation