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1. Library Resource

   

   Acquisition of Property (Board of Assessment) Rules (Chapter 32:10).

   Regulations

   Botswana, Southern Africa, Africa

   land ownership

   These Rules prescribe the form of a notice requiring either the attendance of any person as a witness before a Board of Assessment or to produce any document before the the Board, and provide for the procedure of delivery of such notice. They also stipulate that, except as otherwise provided by the Act or any rule made at any time under section 31(1) thereof, the proceedings before the Board shall be conducted in accordance with the practice and procedure observed in the High Court in its civil jurisdiction with such variations as circumstances may require.

2. Library Resource

   

   Acquisition of Property Act (Chapter 32:10).

   An Act to make provision authorizing the acquisition of property for public and other purposes, and for settling the amount of any compensation to be paid, or any matter in difference.

   Legislation

   Botswana, Southern Africa, Africa

   land ownership

   This Act sets out rules for the acquisition, by agreement or compulsory, of immovable property or leasehold on immovable property by the President of Botswana on behalf of the State and for compensation for loss of property.The Act sets out the procedures for acquisition and provides for the resolution of disputes concerning acquisition by the High Court or compensation by the Board of Assessment.

   Implemented by: Acquisition of Property (Board of Assessment) Rules (Chapter 32:10). (2008-12-31)

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   Acquisition of Property Act Chapter 32:10

   Legislation & Policies

   Legislation

   January, 1955

   Botswana

   compulsory acquisitions

   displacement

   expropriation

   land acquisitions

   land law

   An Act to make provision authorizing the acquisition of property for public and other purposes, and for settling the amount of any compensation to be paid, or any matter in difference.

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   Administration of Estates Act (Chapter 31:01).

   An Act to make provision for the administration of estates of deceased persons, minors, persons under curatorship, absent persons and all property given in trust by deceased persons and to provide for incidental matters.

   Legislation

   Botswana, Southern Africa, Africa

   Land & Gender

   land inheritance rights

   This Act makes provision for the administration of estates of deceased persons, of persons that need or are granted protection by law and all property given in trust by deceased persons.

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   Bamangwato Land Grant Act (Chapter 32:07).

   An Act to give legal effect to an agreement entered into between the President and the Bamangwato Tribe relating to the Grant of Land to the President for mining and ancillary purposes.

   Legislation

   Botswana, Southern Africa, Africa

   public ownership

   The purpose of this Act is to give legal effect to an agreement entered into between the President of Botswana and a specified tribe so as to transfer to and vest in the President, on behalf of the Republic of Botswana, all the right, title and interest of the tribe to pieces of land referred to in the Agreement. The Agreement provides for compensation to persons disposed by the Agreement.

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   Bogosi Act (Chapter 41:01).

   Legislation

   Botswana, Southern Africa, Africa

   Land Conflicts

   land dispute resolution

   customary law

   This Act makes provision with respect to the recognition of tribes and certain matters regarding the administration of tribes, i.e. the institution of traditional leadership by a person designated by the tribe and recognized by the Minister.The Act, among other things, sets out the procedures for the designation and recognition of traditional leaders, provides for appeal against decisions of the Minister, defines the functions of traditional leaders, defines the jurisdiction of courts in matters of administration of tribes and defines regulation-making powers of the Minister.

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   Botswana Power Corporation (Electricity) Bye-laws (Chapter 74:01).

   Regulations

   Botswana, Southern Africa, Africa

   These Bye-laws of the Botswana Power Corporation provide rules relative to conditions of supply of electricity by the Corporation. They also concern wayleaves for installations, use of contractors and prescribe penalties for offences committed under these Bye-laws by consumers.

   Implements: Botswana Power Corporation Act (Chapter 74:01). (2008-12-31)

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   Botswana Power Corporation Act (Chapter 74:01).

   An Act to provide for the establishment of a corporation to be known as the Botswana Power Corporation for the generation and supply of electric power and to provide for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith.

   Legislation

   Botswana, Southern Africa, Africa

   This Act establishes the Botswana Power Corporation, defines its functions and powers and provides with respect to the organization and operations of the Corporation.The Corporation shall be responsible for the generation, transmission, supply and distribution of electricity in areas approved by the Minister in terms of legislation relating to the supply of electricity. The Act stipulates that the functions and operations of the Corporation shall be deemed to be public purposes in accordance with legislation on compulsory acquisition of land.

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   British South Africa Company Land Act (Chapter 32:06).

   An Act to grant to the British South Africa Company Limited the title to certain land.

   Legislation

   Botswana, Southern Africa, Africa

   leases

   public ownership

   This Act vests specified land in the British South Africa Company Limited and makes provision for certain rights of the Company, the President of Botswana and the Minister in respect of that land. Lands vested in the Company are specified in the First and Second Schedule. The Company may grant lands vested in property, mortgage or otherwise, provided that no occupation or ownership of any such lands shall be recognized as valid or legal unless a title has been granted to the owner or occupier in such form as the Minister shall prescribe.

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    Constitution of Botswana 1966 (rev. 2005)

    Constitution

    December, 1966

    Botswana

    land law

    land governance

    The constitution was promulgated by Queen Elizabeth II through an Order in Council at independence.