A petition has been filed before the High Court challenging the implementation of the mandatory vehicle inspection by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).

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Constitutional lawyer Charles Mugane, on Monday, June 29, moved to court seeking to halt the NTSA's new vehicle inspection regulations, arguing that the rules were introduced without public participation.

The lawyer is also citing the imposed Ksh2,000 fee and a Ksh20,000 fine as unconstitutional for motor vehicles.

In a petition filed before the High Court on Monday, June 29,  Mugane contends that the regulations violate constitutional requirements for public participation and fair administrative action, rendering them unlawful.

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According to the lawyer, NTSA failed to involve the public and stakeholders in the transport sector before rolling out the new framework, which he says violates the constitution.

Mugane further claims that the inspection charges introduced under the new rules constitute unlawful levies imposed without the necessary legal backing, rendering them unconstitutional.

In his petition, he is asking the High Court to suspend the implementation of the new vehicle inspection rules pending the hearing and determination of the case.

The petition comes two days before the NTSA's nationwide vehicle inspection, set to begin on Wednesday, July 1.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke