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Displaying 21 - 25 of 40Chapter 2 of Title 57 of the Trust Territory Code - Land Ownership Generally.
This Chapter places restrictions on the holding of land by foreigners in the State of Chuuk. It prescribes that only citizens of the Trust Territory or corporations wholly owned by citizens of the Trust Territory may hold title to land in the Trust Territory provided that the right, title, or interest of non-citizens or their heirs or devisees, in lands in the Trust Territory held by such persons prior to a specified date shall be safeguarded.
Chapter 5 of Title 67 of the Trust Territory Code - Historical Sites and Antiquities.
This Chapter declares the national policy to preserve for public use historic sites, buildings and objects of territorial significance for the inspiration and benefit of the people of Micronesia, establishes the Historic Sites Commission and defines functions and powers of the Commission and the Deputy Director for Resources and Development in respect of the preservation of historical sites and artefacts. The Deputy Director may acquire land with the consent of the owner.
Chapter 4 of Title 57 of the Trust Territory Code - Recording of Land Transfers.
This Chapter provides for the recording of transfers of or encumbrances upon land by the clerks of court of each district in the State of Chuuk. The Chapter also defines the effect of failure to record such transfer or encumbrances.
Chapter 9 of Title 67 of the Trust Territory Code - Land Acquisition.
This Chapter contains rules relative to the acquisition of real property by the government, i.e. Territory government, the district or municipal governments or the agencies created by the above enumerated governmental divisions. It sets out procedures for such acquisition and requires the government to observe certain criteria regarding acquisition regarding necessity of acquisition, just payment (including payment for improvements), timing, etc.The Chapter also grants powers to the High Commissioner to issue Regulations to implement this Chapter.
Chapter 2 of Title 57 of the Trust Territory Code - Land Registration.
This Chapter makes provision for the survey and registration of land in the Trust Territory and provides that for this purpose there shall be a land commission in each administrative district of the Trust Territory. Each commission shall supervise surveys and proceed with the registration of as much of the land as practical within such registration areas within its district as it determines and may determine the ownership of any land in its district. Each commission shall appoint land registration teams and designate registration areas.