Land Groups Incorporation (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 29 of 2009).
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act makes amendments in the Principal Act. Subsection (2) of Section 5 on the application for recognition is amended, and Subsections (4), (6), (7), (8), (9) and (10) are repealed. This Act inserts new Sections 5A and 5B relating to the determination of dispute by Registrar and the notice of application caused by the Registrar. It adds new heading to new Division 3A as management of incorporated land groups. New Sections from 14A to 14K are inserted into the principal Act, laying down rules as regards the management committee of the incorporated land group. This Act amends Section 28 on the requirements of information concerning the operations or membership of the group; Section 29 regarding wilful misconduct and its penalty; and Schedules 1 to 8.
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Long title of text
An Act to amend the Land Groups Incorporation Act (Chapter 147) to apply and give effect to the National Goals and Directive Principles of the Constitution as they relate and apply to ownership of lands held under customary tenure and dealings in those lands, and in particular to:- (a) allow development to take place primarily through the use of Papua New Guinea forms of social and political organization; and (b) encourage active steps to be taken to facilitate the organization and legal recognition of groups engaging in development activities; and (c) ensure the integrity and viability of these associations; and (d) provide for their transparent and effective management.
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Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No