Neglected Lands Ordinance.

This Ordinance provides for the compulsory acquisition or acquisition by agreement of neglected land and the subsequent sale of such land to natives. “Neglected land” means land suitable for agricultural use which is not being fully and efficiently utilized for agricultural purposes. The owner of land may be required to show cause why land is not neglected land and the owner of land found to be neglected, may be required to ensure the utilization of such land. If the owner fails to show cause why neglected land should not be acquired by compulsory purchase, the Minister shall issue an Order that the land be compulsorily acquired.