Uganda Case Law

Kwesiga v Uganda Electricity Distribution Co. Limited and 2 Others (EDT COMPLAINT 19 of 2014)

Kwesiga v Uganda Electricity Distribution Co. Limited and 2 Others (EDT COMPLAINT 19 of 2014) [2021] UGEDT 3 (26 November 2021)

Court

Electricity Disputes Tribunal

Case number

EDT COMPLAINT 19 of 2014

Judges

Charles Okoth Owor - Chairperson Electricity Disputes Tribunal, Anaclet Turyakira, - Vice Chair Person Electricty Disputes Tribunal, Dr. Terry Kahuma - Member Electricty Disputes Tribunal

The Tribunal found that the 33KV power supply line and associated wayleaves over the applicant's property were constructed by Uganda Electricity Board in 1997 and subsequently vested in Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (UEDCL) under Regulation 2(c) of S.I No. 28 of 2002. The Tribunal held that all rights and liabilities relating to the Kabale substation, including the power lines and wayleaves, were transferred to the 1st Respondent. The Tribunal rejected the 1st Respondent's argument that liability was not transferred, finding that the statutory instrument clearly vested both asse…

Source excerpt

• Compulsory Acquisition
• Wayleaves
• Trespass To Land
• Compensation For Land
• Public Enterprise Liability