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Tsunami (Special Provisions) Act (No. 16 of 2005).

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Keywords

Abstract
This Act lays down special legal provisions to enable the persons affected by the tsunami to overcome prevailing legal obstacles to ensure the protection and safeguarding of their rights and privileges.
It provides among other things for: possession of land affected by the tsunami; tenancy or leasehold rights of premises or land affected by the tsunami; penalties for offences committed in relation to tsunami relief property.
Long title of text
An Act to enable special legal provisions to be made in respect of persons and property affected by the tsunami that occurred on December 26, 2004, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No