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Displaying 16 - 20 of 20Registered Land Ordinance (Cap. 9.01).
This Ordinance concerns the organization of land registration, the registration of interests in land and related matters and (transfer of) rights in land such as lease, charges and easements. There shall be a Land Register and a Register of Lands shall be appointed. The Ordinance sets out effects of registration and provides for the protection of persons dealing in registered land.
Implemented by: Registered Land Rules (Cap. 9.01). (2009-08-31)
Implemented by: Registered Land (Fees) Rules (Cap. Cap. 9.01). (2009-08-31)
Development Permission Regulations (Cap. 9.02).
These Regulations implement provisions of the Physical Planning Ordinance with respect to applications for: (a) a grant of development permission; (b) permission to demolish or develop a building subject to a building preservation order; (c) permission to cut or remove a plant subject to a Plant Preservation Order; and (d) the right to subdivide land. Schedule 1 sets out the forms to be used in respect of the various applications, decisions, requirements and other matters to facilitate the administration of the Ordinance.
Coast Protection Ordinance (Cap. 85).
This Ordinance prohibits certain activities on land bordering on the sea or any tidal water and having its seaward boundary at the low water mark. It shall be prohibited to remove sand and other material without a licence granted by the Governor under this Ordinance and to deposit offensive substances or litter on the coast.
Physical Planning Ordinance (Cap. 9.02).
This Ordinance establishes the Physical Planning Board and provides rules relative to (control on) planning and development. Other administrative bodies for purposes of this Act are the Minister and the Director of Planning. The Director may, and if so required by the Governor shall, submit to the Minister proposals for the preparation of a development plan. There shall be various types of development permission, including a permission to subdivide land.
Registered Land Rules (Cap. 9.01).
These Rules prescribe forms for purposes of the Registered Land Ordinance. They also lay down of the First Schedule the form of a register and in Schedule 2 the form of a Land Certificate. Other forms concern, among other things: transfer of land, transfer of lease, transfer of charge, a lease, a charge, grant of an easement and a notice of intention to appeal.
Implements: Registered Land Ordinance (Cap. 9.01). (2009-08-31)