Land Adjudication Act, 1984 (Act No. 11 of 1984).
An Act to provide for the adjudication of rights and interests in land and for purposes connected therewith.
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The 28 sections of the Act are divided into 6 Parts: Preliminary and Application (I); Officers (II); Claims and Demarcation (III); Principles of Adjudication and Preparation of Adjudication Record (IV); Objections and Finality (V); Miscellaneous (VI). For the purposes of appeal against adjudication records prepared by the Recording Officer in accordance with principles laid down in sections 16 to 19, a Land Adjudication Tribunal shall be established by the Minister (sect. 4(5)). Claims will be handled in first instance by the Adjudication Officer (sect. 20).
Amended by: Land Adjudication (Amendment) Act 1986 (Act No. 8 of 1986). (1986-05-25)
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