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Regulation of Land Tenure (Established Villages) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992).

Type of law
Legislation
Source


Abstract
This Act makes provision for the adjudication of rights with respect to village land in relation with the settlement and resettlement of peoples in villages for the purposes of a policy promoting the development of villages. The Act also declares rights held under customary law to be extinguished. The Minister may establish a tribunal in areas where the Customary Leaseholds (Enfranchisement) Act, 1968 does not apply. Such a tribunal shall have the power to determine disputes regarding village land.
Long title of text
An Act to regulate land tenure in villages established pursuant to Operation Vijiji, to provide for the settlement of land disputes and for connected purposes.
Date of text
Notes
This Act repeals the Customary Land Rights Order, 1987 (G.N. No. 88).
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No