Singapore Land Authority Act (No. 17 of 2001).

An Act to establish and incorporate the Singapore Land Authority, to provide for its functions and powers, and for matters connected therewith.

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This Act provides for the establishment of the Singapore Land Authority and consists of 7 Parts: Preliminary (I); Establishment, incorporation and constitution of authority (II); Functions, duties and powers of authority (III); Provisions relating to staff (IV); Financial provisions (V); Transfer of property, assets, liabilities and employees (VI); and Miscellaneous (VII).The functions of the Authority include to optimize land resources and to provide secure and effective registration systems for transactions relating to land in Singapore. The Authority shall also manage and maintain the cadastre survey system as a foundation for land title as well as advising the government on matters relating to land survey, tenure, ownership and disposition. The Authority has the power to direct for the purpose of discharging its functions under this Act (sect. 7). The Authority, upon the approval of the Minister may appoint a Chief Executive who shall be responsible for the Authority's administration (sec 11).

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