Land (Survey and Measurement) Act, 2019 (Act No. 51 of 1963).

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The Government of Nepal may issue orders for purposes of land survey and measurement which shall be carried out by the prescribed authority (sect. 3). Sections 4 and 5 make provision for the measurement of land and the demarcation of boundaries of specified lands. Section 6 makes provision for land survey operations. After survey, measurement, and registration the prescribed authority shall issue a registration certificate under section 8. Section 10 provides for the classification of land according to its characteristics. Section 11 provides for the preparation of maps and records of land surveyed. Section 12 prescribes offences and penalties, whereas section 13 allows appeal against decisions of the prescribed officer.

Implemented by: Land (Survey and Measurement) Rules, 1975. (1979-11-21)

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