Native Lands Act.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Abstract
Native lands shall be held by native Fijians according to native custom as evidenced by usage and tradition. Such lands may be cultivated, allotted and dealt with by native Fijians amongst themselves according to their native custom (sect. 3). The Act further creates the Native Lands Commission to establish what lands are the rightful and hereditary property of native owners (sect. 4). (23 sections)
Attached files
Long title of text
An Act relating to native lands.
Date of consolidation/reprint
Notes
Revised edition of 1985 of Ordinance No. 11 of 1905.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Laws of Fiji, Cap. 133.
Source language
English
Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Amended by