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  1. Library Resource
    Remembering Elinor Ostrom

    Her Work and its Contribution to the Theory and Practice of Conservation and Sustainable Natural Resource Management

    Reports & Research
    April, 2014
    Eritrea, Kenya, Mexico, Canada, Mongolia, India, Global

    This special issue of Policy Matters focuses on the outreach and impact of Dr. Elinor Ostrom's groundbreaking research on common property (or commons) theory. Her work was instrumental in shaping contemporary analyses of resource management and conservation, especially at a local level. This collection of research papers, essays, commentaries, and songs build upon her work and provide case studies demonstrating the practical application of her theoretical contributions. 

  2. Library Resource

    An Ordinance to regulate the disposal of urban land in the Province of Sindh.

    Legislation
    Pakistan, Asia, Southern Asia

    This Ordinance provides for the disposal of urban land. A layout of land to be disposed of shall be prepared specifying the purpose for which the land shall be used and the class of buildings to be constructed.The Ordinance further provides for: disposal of plots by public auction; disposal of land to the Government; determination of reserve prices and market prices; disposal of amenity plots; etc.

  3. Library Resource

    An Ordinance to amend the Land Acquisition Act, 1984 in its application to the Province of Sindh.

    Legislation
    Pakistan, Asia, Southern Asia

    This Ordinance amends the Land Acquisition Act 1984, in its application to the Province of Sindh, by making minor word changes to sections 18, 20, 22-A, 31 and 50.

    Amends: Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (Act I of 1894). (2011-05-07)

  4. Library Resource

    An Ordinance to amend the Land Acquisition Act, 1984 in its application to the Province of Sindh.

    Legislation
    Pakistan, Asia, Southern Asia

    This Ordinance amends the Land Acquisition Act 1984, in its application to the Province of Sindh, by: inserting two new subsections in section 5 prescribing the manner in which a notification shall be made to notify that particular land is needed for a public purpose or for a Company; inserting a new subsection (3-A) to section 5-A on hearing of objections; inserting a new subsection (1-A) to section 6 regarding declarations that land is required for public purposes; inserting new clauses and a new subsection in section 11 on enquiries into measurements, value and claims and award by the Co

  5. Library Resource
    Legislation
    Pakistan, Asia, Southern Asia

    This Act provides for land reforms by prescribing the maximum limits of property which may be owned, held, possessed or controlled by any person. The Act consists of 9 Chapters divided into 35 sections.Chapter II provides for restrictions on ownership and possession of land. No person shall own, including the share in Shamilat (common property of a village), more than 100 acres of irrigated land or 200 acres of unirrigated land. Chapter III requires the submission to the Provincial Land Commission of a declaration of land vested in the Government.

  6. Library Resource

    An Act to make provision for the prevention of unauthorized occupation of certain lands in the Karachi Division and unauthorized building thereon, and the eviction therewith.

    Legislation
    Pakistan, Asia, Southern Asia

    This Act prohibits the occupation of certain lands, and the building of structures on these without obtaining previous permission by the Authorized Officer. The Provincial Government shall declare these lands to be controlled areas for the purposes of this Act. Offences and penalties are provided for in the Act.

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