Ebonyi State Public Lands Acquisition Law [CAP. 127].
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Type of law
Legislation
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Abstract
This empowers the Ebonyi State Government to acquire land for public purposes such as infrastructure, housing, sanitation, and development. It outlines procedures for investigation, notification, compensation, and legal conveyance. Landowners, communities, and persons under legal disability may sell or convey land, and disputes over compensation or title are settled by the High Court.
The Law includes provisions for certificates of title, compensation for loss of rents, and penalties for obstruction. It defines unoccupied land, sets rules for communal rights, and details forms for legal documentation. The Commissioner may withdraw from acquisition, and compensation claims must follow strict timelines.
The Law includes provisions for certificates of title, compensation for loss of rents, and penalties for obstruction. It defines unoccupied land, sets rules for communal rights, and details forms for legal documentation. The Commissioner may withdraw from acquisition, and compensation claims must follow strict timelines.
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Long title of text
A Law to empower the Acquisition of Lands when required for Public Purposes.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No