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Acquisitive Prescription Act 2018 (No. 13 of 2018).

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 99 of 1 November 2018.
Long title
An Act to provide for a better legal framework for acquisitive prescription.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Prescription/adverse possession Ownership Cadastre/land registration Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act makes provision with respect to claims by occupiers of ownership of the immovable property by way of acquisitive prescription. The Act sets out the procedures for such acquisition, including, among other things, the transcription of deed of prescription Objections may be made against such acquisition. In such case, the occupier of an immovable property may apply to a Judge in Chambers for an order setting aside the objection. The Act also defines offences and make provisions for regulation-making powers of the Minister.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.mu

References - Legislation

Amends

Prescription of Landed Property Act (RL 4/253).

Legislation | Mauritius | 1982

Keyword: Prescription/adverse possession

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Transcription and Mortgage Act.

Legislation | Mauritius | 1982 (2009)

Keyword: Cadastre/land registration, Transfer

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Affidavits of Prescription Act (Suspension of Certain Provisions) Act 2012 (No. 23 of 2012).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2012

Keyword: Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Affidavits of Prescription Act.

Legislation | Mauritius | 1958 (2009)

Keyword: Land tenure, Prescription/adverse possession, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Cadastre/land registration, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX