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Land (Ceilings on Land Occupancy) Regulations (L.N. No. 80 of 2001).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette of 4 May 2001, Supplement No. 16, Gazette No. 18, pp. 659-661
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Land reform Vested rights/existing rights Prescription/adverse possession Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

In the process of setting ceilings on land regard shall be had to land use, location, feasibility study, proven ability of the applicant to the develop the land. Every local authority shall submit to the Minister responsible for lands proposals for land ceilings for its area in accordance with regulation 4. Before submitting the land ceilings, the local authority shall invite interested persons to submit proposals on land ceilings and commission a feasibility study. Procedures for decision making on land ceilings are outlined in regulation 4. The Commissioner may at its own initiative, but after consultation with farmers associations, make a proposal on land ceilings to the Minister.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implements

Land Act, 1999 (No. 4 of 1999).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1999

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Land reform, Cadastre/land registration, Lease, Contract/agreement, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Servitude, Gender, Land tenure, Traditional rights/customary rights, Freshwater resources management, Wetlands, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX