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Commission for Lands Act No. 6 of 2015.

Country/Territory
Zanzibar (United Republic of Tanzania)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment of the Commission for Lands and matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Land-use planning Dispute settlement Financing Institution Land commission Land tenure Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Monitoring Offences/penalties Procedural matters
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on such date as the Ministry may by notice publish in the Official Gazette (March 12, 2015).
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 29 Articles organized into six Parts, aims to establish the Commission for Lands with the primary objectives of (i) recommending and advising on land policy implementation, (ii) providing guidance to the Government on a comprehensive program for land legislations in Zanzibar, (iii) resolving land disputes, (iv) conducting research on land-related matters, and (v) regulating national land use planning throughout the country. The executive and supervisory body of the Commission is the Commission's Board, which specifically (i) directs the Commission in matters related to land management and administration, (ii) monitors and evaluates the Commission's performance, and (iii) takes effective measures to establish and maintain a land administration system. The Act also covers other aspects related to the Commission, including procedural matters, financial provisions, annual reporting, and penalties for offenses committed against the Commission.

Full text
English
Website
www.zanzibarassembly.go.tz

References - Legislation

Amends

Land Transfer Act of 1994 (No. 8 of 1994).

Legislation | Zanzibar (United Republic of Tanzania) | 1995

Keyword: Land reform, Land tenure, Cadastre/land registration, Transfer

Source: FAO, FAOLEX