A Dispute Registration Form (Form CLA 11) is an official legal document used in Kenya to formally register and record disputes arising from community land matters. This jurisdiction-specific form operates under the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning and is prescribed by Rule 25(2) of the Land Adjudication Regulations in Kenya. It serves as the initial step in the formal dispute resolution process for conflicts related to community land ownership, boundaries, usage rights, or management.
This form is intended for community members, land claimants, residents, traditional leaders, community representatives, and their legal advocates who need to lodge complaints regarding community land disputes. It is particularly useful when conflicts arise between individuals, between communities, or between community members and external parties over land boundaries, ownership claims, access rights, resource use, encroachment, trespass, or unauthorized occupation of community land.
The Dispute Registration Form requires comprehensive information from both the complainant (applicant) and the defendant. Applicants must provide their full names, identification details, postal address, and telephone contacts. Similar information is required for the defendant to ensure proper notification and service. The form also demands a clear description of the nature of the dispute, specifying the exact grievance or conflict at hand. Critically, the disputed land must be accurately identified by its community land number, community land registration unit, and county location to ensure proper jurisdictional handling.
The applicant must declare under oath that all information provided is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge, adding legal weight to the complaint. This declaration, accompanied by the applicant's signature and date, makes the document legally binding and actionable. Once submitted to the relevant authorities, Form CLA 11 triggers the dispute resolution mechanism established under Kenya's community land legal framework, including the Community Land Act, 2016.
This form is essential for ensuring transparent, documented, and structured resolution of community land disputes in Kenya, protecting the rights of all parties involved while promoting peaceful coexistence and sustainable land management.