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  1. Library Resource
    Customary Land Rights Act 2022
    Legislation & Policies
    September, 2022
    Sierra Leone

    The Customary Land Rights Act, 2022 (Sierra Leone)

  2. Library Resource
    Legislation & Policies
    August, 2015
    Sierra Leone

    This report, alongside other relevant documents, served as sources of reference for the formulation of this Comprehensive National Land Policy for Sierra Leone, with various versions. The first version was prepared by the Technical Advisor for discussion and approval by the TWG and SCM. With support from UNDP, version I of this policy was evaluated by an International Consultant, Professor Sam Moyo, for international standards and best practices. Outcome of the evaluation was excellent, though with few comments, which led to the review of version

  3. Library Resource
    Legislation & Policies
    October, 2017
    Sierra Leone

    Representatives of government institutions, civil society, NGOs and the private sector
    attended a validation workshop in Freetown on October 18-19, 2017. One and One-half days
    of discussions provided suggested revisions to the draft AIAP. Based on this input, the working group prepared a revised AIAP.

  4. Library Resource
    Legislation
    August, 1931
    Sierra Leone

    This Ordinance makes provision with respect to the vesting in the Crown, development or alienation of reclaimed lands on the foreshore of Sierra Leone. Reclaimed lands are lands that were formerly part of the sea.

  5. Library Resource
    Legislation
    January, 1886
    Sierra Leone

    This Act makes provision with respect to the procedure of escheat of property, i.e. the appropriation of any casual revenues arising within the Colonies or Foreign Possessions of the Crown (other than Droits of the Crown and Droits of the Admiralty) for or towards any public purposes within the Colonies or Possessions in which the same respectively may have arisen, including the revenue to arise from the estates and effects of persons who have died intestate and without heirs or next of kin.

  6. Library Resource
    Legislation
    June, 1963
    Sierra Leone

    This Act amends the Crown Lands Act by repealing sections 12, 13, 20, and 28. Those sections concern implied covenants for a grant of Crown land and/or for every building lease, revision of rent, and return of land to the Crown if the grantee does not seem to make use of the land.

    Amends: Crown Lands Ordinance, 1960 (No. 19 of 1960). (1960-12-31)

  7. Library Resource
    Legislation
    August, 1961
    Sierra Leone

    This Act amends the Crown Lands Act by repealing section 3, 9, 17 and 19 and by amending section 4, which now reads: "The Minister may make grants of Crown Lands in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be required and as he may deem proper". The effect of the amendments is that now the Minister decides on granting of Crown land. Other repealed sections concern survey of land and resumption of lands by the State for the purposes of construction of public works.

    Amends: Crown Lands Ordinance, 1960 (No. 19 of 1960). (1960-12-31)

  8. Library Resource
    Legislation
    December, 1960
    Sierra Leone

    This Ordinance makes provision with respect to sale, lease or otherwise disposal of lands which belong to the Crown. Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance, the Governor on behalf of the Crown may make grants of Crown lands in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be required and as he or she may deem proper. Every grant shall be executed by the Minister or a public officer authorized by him in that he be expressed to be made in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance.

  9. Library Resource
    Legislation
    January, 1898
    Sierra Leone

    This Ordinance makes provision with respect to the compulsory acquisition of lands for public purposes and compensation for such acquisition to the landowner. It sets out the procedure for such acquisition and subsequent registration of land. The Governor may be required to purchase the rest of a piece of land if only a part was acquired and the rest is rendered useless to the owner. It shall be lawful for the Minister to resell any land purchased under this rule. The Ordinance also makes provision for resolution of disputed regarding compensation, etc.

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