Planning Act 1990 ( revised version 1998). | Land Portal

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This Act provides for the urban and not only land development in Singapore, the responsibilities of the land tenants and owners, the planning of construction, restoration or building activtities, the imposition of land fees for the further use and exploitation of land in the territory of Singapore. The Act includes the following Parts: I, Preliminary; II, Master Plan And Conservation Areas And Guidelines; III, Development And Subdivision Of Land; IV, Enforcement; V, Development Charges; VA, Temporary Development Levy; VI, Recovery Of Moneys; VII, Recovery Of Moneys; VIII, Transitional And Saving Provisions; I,II,III Schedules.The functions of the Authority include to optimize land resources and to provide secure and effective registration systems for transactions relating to land in Singapore. The Authority shall also manage and maintain the cadastre survey system as a foundation for land title as well as advising the government on matters relating to land survey, tenure, ownership and disposition. The Authority has the power to direct for the purpose of discharging its functions under this Act (sect. 7). The Authority, upon the approval of the Minister may appoint a Chief Executive who shall be responsible for the Authority's administration (sec 11).

Amended by: Planning (Development of Land Authorisation) (Amendment) Notification NO. S 326, 2004. (2004-06-10)

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