This is the profile for the Government of Turks and Caicos Islands
Members:
Resources
Displaying 6 - 10 of 20Hurricane Relief Ordinance (Cap. 18.05).
This Ordinance provides for relief from damage caused by hurricanes. It also concerns conveyance of land by the Governor and compensation for loss of boats.
Land Acquisition Ordinance (Cap. 09.07).
This Ordinance concerns acquisition of land by the State for public purposes, appeal and other proceedings related to (intended) acquisition and compensation for loss of property resulting from such acquisition. The Ordinance also concerns temporary occupation of land. The Ordinance defines" public purpose". The Governor may order a preliminary investigation on the land designated for acquisition. Appeal against decisions may be made to the court.
Strata Titles Ordinance (Cap. 9.04).
This Ordinance provides rules relative to the subdivision of land and relevant titles in such divided land and common property. It prescribes that land, including the whole or a part of a building, may be subdivided by registering a strata plan in the manner provided by or under this Ordinance. The proprietors of strata lots contained in a strata plan, shall, upon registration of the plan, become a body corporate. The Ordinance sets out duties of a corporation and defines requirements of a strata plan. Strata plans may be unified.
Building Regulations (Cap. 9.02).
These Regulations, made under the Physical Planning Ordinance, provide for authorization of construction and for corrective measures in case of illegal building.
Implements: Physical Planning Ordinance (Cap. 9.02). (2009-08-31)
Permitted Development Regulations (Cap. 9.02).
These Regulations specify, in the Schedules, permitted development, i.e. development permitted without the requirement to apply for or obtain a grant of development permission. They shall apply to all land in the Islands except, among other things: (a) undeveloped Crown land, other than undeveloped Crown land in respect of which a lease has been granted; (b) land within a conservation area declared under the Physical Planning Ordinance; and (c) land within any declared area under the National Parks Ordinance.