EATTA, which manages Mombasa tea sale, wants a declaration that the Crops (Tea Industry) Regulations Implemention Schedule published by the CS on August 3 and advertised in a local daily, were issued in a manner that is inconsistent with provisions of the Constitution hence null and void.
The association also argues that the rules are a subsidiary legislation, which requires approval from the National Assembly prior to enactment as per the Statutory Instruments Act.
The association, which has sued the CS, Agricultural and Food Authority and the Attorney General, says it is aggrieved by the regulations in view of the fact that there are consequences of not stopping respondents from implementing them.
The East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) has challenged implementation schedule for the tea sector reforms published by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya.
EATTA, which manages Mombasa tea sale, wants a declaration that the Crops (Tea Industry) Regulations Implemention Schedule published by the CS on August 3 and advertised in a local daily, were issued in a manner that is inconsistent with provisions of the Constitution hence null and void.
