Government Lands Act 2017. Country/Territory Malta Document type Legislation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Agricultural land Urban land Public land Transfer Expropriation Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Act regulates the administration of Government land and land acquisition for public purposes. Further it establishes the procedure to be followed for such acquisition and provides for eviction from lands and properties which are either held or administered by the Government. The Act is composed of the following Parts: (I) General provisions; (II) Administration of Government Land; (III) Transfer of Government Land; (IV) Acquisition of Land for Public Purposes; (V) Estimate Costs of Experts; (VI) Criminal Proceedings; (VII) Judicial Terms; (VIII) Transitory Provisions; (IX) General Amendment; (X) Repeal and Saving. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Repeals Land Acquisition (Public Purposes) Ordinance. Legislation | Malta | 1935 (2002) Keyword: Agricultural land, Urban land, Expropriation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Disposal of Government Land Act. Legislation | Malta | 1977 (1999) Keyword: Public land, Transfer Source: FAO, FAOLEX