National Land Use Planning Commission Act, 1984 (Act No. 3 of 1984). Country/Territory United Republic of Tanzania Document type Legislation Date 1984 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official publication, pp. 71-78. Long titleAn Act to provide for the establishment of a National Land Use Planning Commission; to provide for its functions and other matters related to and incidental to the establishment of the Commission. Subject Land & soil Keyword Institution Land-use planning Erosion Soil conservation/soil improvement Basic legislation Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes Upon notification published in the Official Gazette. Abstract The Commission is established as a body corporate and shall be the principal advisory organ of the Government on all matters related to land use. For that purpose the Commission shall, inter alia: (a) formulate a land use planning policy; (b) coordinate all public efforts of land use planning; (c) recommend land use and conservation measures; (d) stimulate public and private participation in land use planning programmes and activities; (e) specify standards, norms and criteria for the protection and beneficial use and the maintenance of the quality of land; (f) examine existing laws, and where appropriate formulate proposals for legislation; (g) establish and maintain liasons with other countries and international organizations; (h) prepare Regional Physics Plans. In discharging its duties, the Commission shall work through the Land Advisory Committees established in districts and regions. The Commission shall have the power to issue orders, directions, notices and other documents to these Committees (sect. 6). (18 sections and a Schedule containing the by-laws of the Commission) Full text English