Philadelphia Trade & Industry Limited v Kampala Capital City Authority
Philadelphia Trade & Industry Limited v Kampala Capital City Authority (Civil Revision No. 15 of 2012) [2013] UGHC 271 (25 February 2013)
The court found that the respondent's decision to nullify the applicant's sublease, refuse extension, and re-enter the property was illegal, irrational, and procedurally improper. The respondent failed to provide the applicant an opportunity to be heard, violating principles of natural justice and constitutional rights. The respondent did not adduce evidence of any investigation report or disposal flaws, and its predecessor (Kampala City Council) had lawfully granted the sublease, with the applicant fulfilling all obligations. The time limit for judicial review was interpreted as directory, n…
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- Judicial Review
- Sublease Extension
- Public Body Decision
- Procedural Fairness
- Property Rights
- Natural Justice