Geoffrey Ntambirweki Kandeebe & 3 Others V ATC Uganda Limited & Another (MISC APPLICATION NO. 346 OF 2019)
Geoffrey Ntambirweki Kandeebe & 3 Others V ATC Uganda Limited & Another (MISC APPLICATION NO. 346 OF 2019) [2019] UGHCCD 180 (16 August 2019)
The court found that the applicants failed to establish a prima facie case with a probability of success, as their claims regarding the lack of an Environmental Impact Assessment and absence of community consultation were speculative and unsupported by evidence. The respondents demonstrated compliance with legal requirements, including obtaining an EIA and necessary permits. The applicants did not provide credible evidence of imminent irreparable harm or that damages would be inadequate compensation. The court emphasized that the power to grant a temporary injunction is extraordinary and disc…
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- Temporary Injunctions
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Community Consultation
- Telecommunication Infrastructure
- Judicial Discretion
- Public Health Concerns