Lands Commission Act, 1994 (No. 483).

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This Act establishes the Lands Commission, defines the functions of and assigns powers to the Commission and makes provision with respect to its composition and administration and the qualification and appointment of members of the Commission.The Commission shall, in coordination with relevant public agencies and governmental bodies: (a) manage public land and other lands vested in the President or in the Commission; (b) advise authorities on policy for the development of particular areas so as to ensure coordination with relevant development plans; (c) advise the Government on land use; and (d) advise on and assist in the execution of a comprehensive programme for the registration of title to land throughout Ghana.In each region there shall be a branch of the Commission to be known as the Regional Lands Commission. Regional development or disposition of stool land must be approved by the Regional Lands Commission where the land is situated.The Act also defines offences against the operation of the Commission.

Repealed by: Lands Commission Act, 2008 (No. 767). (2008)

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