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Displaying 6 - 10 of 16Foreshore Licence Regulations (Cap. 46.10.1).
These Regulations implement provisions of the Foreshore and Land Reclamation Act in relation with an application for a licence to the removal substances from the foreshore of any island or islet. The Regulations specify procedures for application, provide the form of licence and require fees to be paid for a licence application.
Implements: Foreshore and Land Reclamation Act (Cap. 46.01). (2008-12-31)
Administration of Native Estates Regulations (Cap. 46.20.4)
These Regulations, made under the Native Lands Ordinance, grant powers to the Tuvalu Lands Officer to administer native estates of deceased persons in case of non-existence of a will or non-valid will. This Officer may also be appointed by will or otherwise to be the administrator in case of death of a native ordinarily resident in Tuvalu. The Regulations further define powers and duties of the administrator and specify, in the Schedule, fees for administration of estates and costs in relation with distribution of a deceased person’s estate to beneficiaries.
Landowners Taxation Act (Cap. 26.20).
This Act imposes a tax on land to be paid annually by landowners or, in case of leased land and usufruct, by the tenant. Tax shall also be paid by owners of land registered in the register of native lands. Land shall be assessed for tax by the local government council within whose area of authority the land is situated. The method of assessment adopted by the council and the amount of tax imposed shall be approved by the Minister. The Act also provides for review and appeal and imposes fines for non-payment of tax.
Native Lands Leases Regulations (Cap. 46.20.3)
These Regulations prescribe the form and content of leases and sub-leases of native land requiring the approval of the Minister under section 10 of the Native Lands Ordinance. Every lease shall be prepared in triplicate in the form set out in Schedule 1 to these Regulations. Sub-leases shall be in the form as the Lands Officer may require. The Regulations also set out the procedure of execution and validation of a lease and sub-leases.
Implements: Native Lands Ordinance. (1978)
Native Lands Forms Regulations (Cap. 46.20.5).
These Regulations of the Chief Lands Officer, made under section 64 the Native Lands Act, prescribe forms for the register of claims to land and for a certificate of native adoption.
Implements: Native Lands Ordinance. (1978)