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Community Organizations Government of Tuvalu
Government of Tuvalu
Government of Tuvalu
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Tuvalu
Working languages
anglais

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Foreshore Licence Regulations (Cap. 46.10.1).

Regulations
Tuvalu
Océanie

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)

Tuvalu Lands Code (Cap. 46.20.2).

Regulations
Tuvalu
Océanie

This Code of Laws, made under the Native Land Act, governs native land rights in specified islands of Tuvalu. The Code contains rules relative to land ownership rights and the limitation of such rights by the Land Court. The Code also concerns alienation of rights and the distribution of an estate inter vivos, in case of absentee owner, by will and without a will. Rules also concern exchanges of property, sale of property and use of (village and communal) land.

Implements: Native Lands Ordinance. (1978)

Administration of Native Estates Regulations (Cap. 46.20.4)

Regulations
Tuvalu
Océanie

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).

Legislation
Tuvalu
Océanie

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.