Land Surveys Ordinance 1866 (No. 4 of 1866).
An Ordinance to enlarge the power of the Surveyor-General to demand the production of deeds and make surveys of lands, and to facilitate the proof of surveys.
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The Surveyor-General or any of his assistants have the power to demand to any person claiming to be the owner or occupier of lands or premises the production of deeds, documents or instruments upon which such person founds his claim. Said power include also the power of examining such deeds, documents and instruments. The Surveyor-General or any of his assistants may, after reasonable notice given to the occupier, enter upon any land or premises for the purpose of making surveys or inspections.Final provisions concern penalties to be applied in case of abuse of power by the Surveyor-General or any of his assistants or any person authorized by him.
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