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Lands (Customary Tenure) (Conversion) Regulations (Cap. 184).

Country/Territory
Zambia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Land tenure Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Traditional rights/customary rights
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

These Regulations concern the procedure on conversion of customary tenure into leasehold tenure. A person: (a) who has a right to the use and occupation of land under customary tenure; or (b) using and occupying land in a customary area with the intention of settling there for a period of not less than five years; may apply for conversion to the Chief of the area where the land is situated in Form I as set out in the Schedule. Refusal of the request shall be communicated to the Commissioner of L

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References - Legislation

Implements

Lands Act, 1995 (Cap. 184).

Legislation | Zambia | 1995 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Land tenure, Traditional rights/customary rights, Institution, Lease, Foreign land tenure, Transfer

Source: FAO, FAOLEX