Chieftaincy Act, 2008 (Act No. 759).

Country/Territory: Ghana
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2008
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Official Gazette of 20 June 2008, pp. 1-33.
Long title: An Act to revise and consolidate the Chieftaincy, 1971 (Act 370) to bring its provisions in conformity with the Constitution and to provide for related matters.

Subject: Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil
Keyword: Agricultural development Institution Traditional rights/customary rights Cadastre/land registration
Geographical area: Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa

Abstract: This Act makes provision for local government in Ghana and the promotion, conservation and development of customary law.
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