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Right of Access to Islands Act (Cap. 204).

Country/Territory
Seychelles
Document type
Legislation
Date
1975 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Access right
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act defines the right of access private islands of the Seychelles by a government officer and powers which may be exercised by Government officer. It also concerns the exercise of government functions by such officer. Any person shall have the right of access in case of an emergency to an island in private ownership. A government officer may, in exercise of his or her functions, among other things: inspect livestock and plantation on the island and fell any trees, lop branches and remove vegetation or brushwood on the island. Compensation shall be paid to the owner for damages, use of any water supply and other facilities and the occupation of land.

Full text
English
Website
www.seylii.org