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Registered Land Act (Cap. 58:01).

Country/Territory
Malawi
Document type
Legislation
Date
1967 (1981)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the Registration of Title to Land, and for dealings in land so registered, and for purposes connected therewith.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Cadastre/land registration Ownership Institution Common property Transfer Servitude Survey/mapping Lease Prescription/adverse possession Subdivision of land Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

The Act makes provision for the registration of title in land and related matters. The Act also defines characteristics of various rights in land, sets out the effects of registration if title in land and provides for the acquisition of land by prescription.

Full text
English
Website
www.malawilii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Registered Land Rules (Cap. 58:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1970 (2002)

Keyword: Cadastre/land registration, Ownership, Lease, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

General Notice made under the Registered Land Act (Cap. 58:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1970 (2012)

Keyword: Cadastre/land registration, Ownership, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Registered Land (Amendment) Act (No. 7 of 2017).

Legislation | Malawi | 2017

Keyword: Cadastre/land registration, Ownership, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Lease, Traditional rights/customary rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX