A Notice for a Hearing on Application for Partition of Land Held in Common (Form LRA 31) is an official notification issued in Kenya by the Land Registrar to inform tenants in common about a scheduled hearing on a partition application. This jurisdiction-specific form is prescribed under the Land Registration Act and the Land Registration (General) Regulations, 2017, specifically Rule 46(2). It ensures procedural fairness by giving all co-owners the opportunity to participate in the partition determination process.
This notice is issued by the Land Registrar to tenants in common, co-owners, joint proprietors, and interested parties when one or more co-owners have applied for partition of jointly-held land. It is particularly relevant when not all co-owners have consented to the partition or when there are disputes about how the property should be divided. The notice protects the rights of all parties by ensuring they are informed and can present their case before the Registrar makes a decision.
The form captures essential details including the title number, date of application, scheduled hearing date, full names of the applicant(s) seeking partition, and names of all tenants in common to be served with the notice. The notice specifies the exact day, time (AM/PM), and location where the hearing will be held at the Land Registrar's office. It instructs all parties to bring relevant supporting documents in original and copy form, as well as any witnesses who may assist in the determination.
The notice is signed by the Land Registrar with official stamp and signature, making it a legally binding summons. Recipients must attend the hearing to present their positions, evidence, and preferences regarding the partition. The Registrar will consider all submissions before making a determination on whether and how to partition the land within Kenya's land registration system.