A restriction can be registered against a property for the purposes of compulsory acquisition the prevention of any fraud or in proper dealing or for any other sufficient cause. A restriction may be expressed to endure for particular period until the occurrence of a particular event or until a further order is made by the relevant authority. The process is initiated by a registered advocate and he or she must also be registered on the Ardhisasa platform. A land registrar can register a restriction on a property as he or she considers feit.
Here is the process of registration of restriction application.
1. Log in to https://ardhisasa.lands.go.ke/account/login using your user credentials, which include the notification number or the Ardhisasa ID and the password associated with your account. Once logged in, you will receive a one-time password (OTP) code on the phone number registered with the platform. Enter the OTP code and log in to access the dashboard.
2. To initiate a registration of a restriction application, you need to switch to your advocate account. Click on the profile icon and select the professional account, which has been approved for you. If you haven’t upgraded your account yet, Read How to Upgrade your Account on Ardhisasa
3. In the dashboard, navigate to the land registration section and click on View More to find the application listed under the services offered in this department. You will be directed to the applications page, where you’ll find different tabs: Pending, Ongoing, Completed, Rejected, and Cancelled. These tabs represent the status of the applications you have initiated.
4. To initiate a new application, click on the New Application tab located at the top right corner. Before proceeding, you may explore the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to the process. Once you are ready, click Next to proceed.
5. Enter the parcel number in the format registry/block-number without any spacing. Provide the Ardhisasa ID of the applicant and click on Search. A pop-up box will appear asking you to select the category of person executing as the applicant. Choose the appropriate option and enter the necessary details accordingly.
6. Select the nature of the restriction from the available options: Absolute meaning that the applicant wishes to prevent the registration of all documents with no exceptions whatsoever. Subject to consent of the owner meaning that the restriction prevents any entry from being made into the register unless the property owner or owners agree to the same. Transaction is subject to restriction meaning that the restriction is buying the registration of a particular transaction in the register as is determined by the property owner or owners.
7. Enter the grounds of restriction, such as suspected fraudulent activities.
8. Provide the details of the law firm you are representing. If the law firm is registered on Ardhisasa, enter the ID and search for the details. Alternatively, manually enter the law firm details, including name, physical address, postal address, phone number, and email address.
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9. Upload any additional supporting documents that will aid the processing of the application. These documents can include letters, investigation reports, or any relevant materials. Click on Choose File to select the documents from your device.
10. Review all the details you have provided in the previous steps. If everything is accurate and complete, click on Submit. A confirmation pop-up will appear, asking you to confirm the submission. Click Yes to submit the application successfully.
Once the application is submitted, the involved parties will receive notifications to verify and sign the application. They can access the Ardhisasa platform and navigate to the application details page. The party will receive an OTP code to verify their identity. After verification, they can proceed to sign the application using the provided signing options.
Read: Signing options on Ardhisasa
Its is key to note that the advocate must be in communication with the party or parties involved throughout the verification process.
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