Land Disputes Tribunals Act, 1990 (Cap. 303A).
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act provides for the establishment of Land Disputes Tribunals in every administrative district and a Land Disputes Appeals Committee in every province, defines the jurisdiction of Land Disputes Tribunals and provides for appeals against decisions of such Tribunals. A Land Disputes Tribunal shall, subject to this Act, have jurisdiction in all cases of a civil nature involving a dispute as to: (a) the division of, or the determination of boundaries of land, including land held in common; (b) a claim to occupy or work land; or (c) trespass of land. The Tribunal shall be composed of a panel of elders appointed by the Minister. A Land Disputes Appeals Committee shall hear appeals from decisions of a Land Disputes Tribunal.
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Long title of text
An Act of Parliament to limit the jurisdiction of magistrates' courts in certain cases relating to land; to establish Land Disputes Tribunals and define their jurisdiction and powers and for connected purposes.
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Notes
Revised Edition of 2010 of Act No. 18 of 1990.The Magistrates' Jurisdiction (Amendment) Act 1981 is repealed.
Repealed
Yes
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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