Taking of Land Act, 1964. País/Territorio Samoa Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1964 (2009) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Consolidated Acts of Samoa 2015. Título completoAn Act to provide for the taking of land for public purposes and for the payment of compensation therefore and for stopping roads. Materia Tierra y suelos, Agua Palabra clave Reforma agraria Expropiación Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Conservación de suelos/mejoramiento de suelos Responsabilidad/indemnización Derechos de agua Área geográphica Asia y Pacifico, Oceania, Polinesia, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Pacífico Sur Resumen The Act concerns taking of private land by the State for public purposes, which are listed in this Act or which may, from time to time, be declared by the Head of State by Order. “Public purpose” includes "forestry, the control of coasts and rivers, the safeguarding of water, soil and forest resources, water supply, drainage, etc. Customary land and freehold land required for any public purpose may be taken by the Head of State, acting on the advice of the Minister, under the provisions of this Act. Likewise the Head of State may take a title in land, use land or take water for public purposes. Procedures for taking of land, change of purpose, and compensation are specified. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.paclii.org