This Act concerns acquisition of privately-owned land for public purposes and related matters such as (assessment of) compensation. If the Governor considers that any land should be acquired for a public purpose he or she may, with the approval of the Legislative Assembly, cause a declaration to…
This Act concerns adjudication procedures and registration of rights and interests in land in areas as defined by Order of the Governor. The Adjudication Officer shall be in charge of the adjudication. The Adjudication Area shall be divided by this public officer in into two or more adjudication…
This Act makes provision for the regulation and control of land survey practices and for this purpose establishes the Land Surveyors' Board and appoints the Chief Surveyor. The Chief Surveyor shall also direct and control all public surveys and shall be the authority for the preparation and…
This Act makes provision for the management and conservation of forest and wildlife resources in Montserrat. It establishes the Forestry, Wildlife, National Parks and Protected Areas Board and the Environmental Fund. The Board shall, among other things, advise the Minister and review and revise…
This Act concerns control of holding of interests in land in Montserrat by foreigners, i.e. a person other than a person who is deemed to belong to Montserrat under the provisions of section 2(2)(b) of the Immigration Act. The Act also provides for forfeiture of land and mortgages held by…
These Regulations implement provisions of the Land Survey Act in relation with survey operations (presentation of survey to the Chief Surveyor, marks, units of measurement, measurement instruments, calculations, etc.), survey plans and disputes regarding surveys. If a dispute arises between a…
This Act makes provision with respect to development of land in Montserrat and for these purposes establishes the Montserrat Land Development Authority. The Authority shall be a body corporate and shall encourage and secure the efficient and economic utilization of land vested in it or acquired…
This Act makes provision with respect to planning and control of development in Montserrat and for these purposes establishes the Planning and Development Authority, defines its functions and powers and provides with respect to its organization and administration. The Authority shall prepare a…
These Regulations implement provisions of the Physical Planning Act concerning: An application for permission to construct, alter or extend any building; an application to subdivide land; an application for change of use of land or buildings; and miscellaneous application requirements.
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This Order prescribes, for purposes of 3, 5, and 68 of the Property Tax Act, property tax rates and the rate of surcharge on property tax in respect of hereditaments falling under the classification shown in Column I of the Schedule.
Implements: Property Tax Act (Cap. 17.16). (2013-01-01…
This Act makes provision for the registration of land and related matters. It also defines certain rights relating to land and the effect of registration. The Act establishes a land register, which shall comprise a register in respect of every parcel which has been adjudicated in accordance with…
This Act imposes a tax on property on hereditaments, i.e. any real property and all estates, interest, easements and rights whether equitable or legal in, to or out of real property. It also provides for collection and recovery of taxes and other matters relating to taxation such as valuation…