Land Disputes Tribunals Act, 1990 (Cap. 303A).

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This Act provides for the establishment of Land Disputes Tribunals in every administrative district and a Land Disputes Appeals Committee in every province, defines the jurisdiction of Land Disputes Tribunals and provides for appeals against decisions of such Tribunals. A Land Disputes Tribunal shall, subject to this Act, have jurisdiction in all cases of a civil nature involving a dispute as to: (a) the division of, or the determination of boundaries of land, including land held in common; (b) a claim to occupy or work land; or (c) trespass of land. The Tribunal shall be composed of a panel of elders appointed by the Minister. A Land Disputes Appeals Committee shall hear appeals from decisions of a Land Disputes Tribunal.

Implemented by: Land Disputes Tribunals (Forms and Procedure) Rules, 1993 (Cap. 303A). (2010)
Amends: Registered Land Act (Cap. 300). (2006)
Repealed by: Environment and Land Court Act, 2011 (Cap. 12A). (2012)

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