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Trinidad and Tobago Survey Act (Cap. 60:01).

Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source

Abstract
This Act provides rules for the practice and activities of surveyors designated in writing by the Minister. The activities are related to surveying by such surveyors on private land. The Minister may by Notification direct that the boundaries of lands within such limits as are defined in the Notification shall be demarcated under this Act. Upon the Notification, the Director of Surveys or an authorized Licensed Land Surveyor may enter upon the relevant lands and do all things necessary for the demarcation of the boundaries of such lands. Surveyors shall cause as little damage as possible and shall make satisfaction to owners of surveyed land for any damage they may have caused. A dispute between the surveyor and the owner or occupier as to the amount of damage sustained shall be determined by the Magistrate of the district in which the lands or trees are situated. The decision of the Magistrate shall be final.
Long title of text
An Act relating to the Survey of Trinidad and Tobago.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act No. 29 of 1939 as authorized by L.R.O. 1/2006 (as at 31 December 2011) and amended by Act No. 16 of 1962.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Ministry of Legal Affairs.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No