Land Code (Chapter 40).
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to land.
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This Act regulates the administration and management of land ownership.The Act provides for: the alienation of State Land; issuance of title and registration; conditions on which land shall be held and reservations to the Government; declaration of Township; penalties for offences relating to unlawful occupation of State Land; etc.
Amended by: Land Code (Amendment) Order, 2009. (2009-06-30)
Amended by: Land Code (Amendment) Order, 2016 . (2016-06-02)
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