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Land Disputes Tribunals Act, 1990 (Cap. 303A).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of Parliament to limit the jurisdiction of magistrates' courts in certain cases relating to land; to establish Land Disputes Tribunals and define their jurisdiction and powers and for connected purposes.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Institution Court/tribunal Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Subdivision of land Range
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act provides for the establishment of Land Disputes Tribunals in every administrative district and a Land Disputes Appeals Committee in every province, defines the jurisdiction of Land Disputes Tribunals and provides for appeals against decisions of such Tribunals. A Land Disputes Tribunal shall, subject to this Act, have jurisdiction in all cases of a civil nature involving a dispute as to: (a) the division of, or the determination of boundaries of land, including land held in common; (b) a claim to occupy or work land; or (c) trespass of land. The Tribunal shall be composed of a panel of elders appointed by the Minister. A Land Disputes Appeals Committee shall hear appeals from decisions of a Land Disputes Tribunal.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Registered Land Act (Cap. 300).

Legislation | Kenya | 1963 (2006)

Keyword: Cadastre/land registration, Transfer, Lease, Institution, Land consolidation, Subdivision of land

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Land Disputes Tribunals (Forms and Procedure) Rules, 1993 (Cap. 303A).

Legislation | Kenya | 1993 (2010)

Keyword: Institution, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Dispute settlement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Environment and Land Court Act, 2011 (Cap. 12A).

Legislation | Kenya | 2011 (2012)

Keyword: Court/tribunal, Institution, Climate change, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Dispute settlement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX