Law on Assignment and Reclamation of Lands in Islamic Republic of Iran. Country/Territory Iran, Islamic Republic of Document type Legislation Date 1979 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal, No. 10092, 16 October 1979. Subject Land & soil Keyword Land tenure Land reform Transfer Ownership Abandoned land/unoccupied land Agricultural land Land-use planning Farming Indigenous peoples Common property Vested rights/existing rights Drainage/land reclamation Subdivision of land Agricultural development Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Southern Asia Abstract The purpose of this Act is to regulate provisions regarding transfer of lands to individuals in order to make efficient use of water and fertile soil, as well as leading the country to self-sufficiency. In particular, it should be noted that rights of the people on fruitful lands should be respected. Exploitation of the natural woods and forests are exclusive rights of the Government. The Government may assign abandoned lands to individuals for agricultural purpose. Indigenous people and persons with knowledge in agriculture are considered as a priority. The Act consists of 26 articles, subdivided in 6 Chapters: Definitions (I); Fruitful Lands (II); National Natural Resources (III); Transferable Lands (IV); Transfer Arrangements and Conditions (V); Miscellaneous Provisions (VI). Full text Farsi Website www.dastour.ir References - Legislation Implemented by Regulation of the Law on Assignment and Reclamation of Lands in Islamic Republic of Iran. Legislation | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 1980 Keyword: Abandoned land/unoccupied land, Land tenure, Common property, Agricultural land, Farming, Dispute settlement, Policy/planning, Governance, Authorization/permit, Equity, Transfer, Agricultural development Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Amendment of the Law on Assignment and Reclamation of Lands in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Legislation | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 1908 Keyword: Drainage/land reclamation, Subdivision of land, Land tenure, Institution, Court/tribunal Source: FAO, FAOLEX