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Land Use Planning Act, 2007 (Act No. 6 of 2007).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette of the United Republic of Tanzania No. 25 Vol. 88, dated 22nd June, 2007.
Long title
An Act to provide for procedures for the preparation, administration and enforcement of land use plans; to repeal the National Land use Planning Commission Act and to provide for related matters.
Subject
Environment gen., Forestry, Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Sustainable development Forest management/forest conservation Policy/planning Institution Land-use planning Erosion Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Local government Subdivision of land Land consolidation Expropriation Enforcement/compliance Basic legislation
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act makes provision with respect to the procedures and processes in accordance with which land use in a planning area or zone are prescribed, managed, monitored and evaluated. The Act sets out the fundamental principles of land use, establishes land use planning authorities and provides with respect to land planing procedures and authorizations. The Act sets out matters to be included in all land use plans (also relating to water and forest resources) and sets out requirements of environmental protection.

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