Municipal Act, 1999. Country/Territory Bhutan Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Urban land Institution Land-use planning Cadastre/land registration Tax/levy Expropriation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 28 July 1999. Abstract This Act provides for the establishment of Municipal corporations as legal entities with powers to forge partnerships between the Municipal Corporation, residents, businesses and industries for the effective development and governance of Bhutan's urban communities. The Act consists of 9 Parts divided into 126 sections, and of 1 Schedule. Full text English