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This Ordinance provides with respect to land title surveys in the Islands. Persons that carry out a survey shall be an surveyor authorised under this Ordinance by the Governor. Any surveyor working for the government shall be deemed to be authorised as long as he or she is employed by the government. The Governor may from time to time order public surveys. The Ordinance also provides for powers of authorised surveyors, compensation of damage done during survey and regulation-making powers of the Governor.
Implemented by: Land Survey Regulations (Cap. 09.03). (1987)
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These Regulations implement provisions of the Land Survey Ordinance with respect to land survey and contain rules for the conduct of land surveys and drawing of relevant plans. They also concern resolution of disputes between the Chief Surveyor and authorised surveyors, the presentation of surveys and checking and authentication of surveys by the Chief Surveyor.
Implements: Land Survey Ordinance (Cap. 09.03). (1997)
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Turks and Caicos Islands, Americas, Caribbean
This Ordinance prohibits the unlawful occupation or use of Crown land. The Minister may issue a notice to a person who commits an offence under this Ordinance to give up the occupation of the land and to restore it to its original condition. If the person committing the offence refuses to comply with the notice, the Commissioner of Lands or another authorised officer may remove or demolish any structure on the land. No prosecution shall be instituted against persons that comply within 60 days of the commencement of this Ordinance.
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Turks and Caicos Islands, Americas, Caribbean
This Ordinance establishes the National Trust as a body corporate. The Trust shall safeguard the cultural, historical and natural heritage of the Turks and Caicos Islands through the preservation of areas, sites, buildings, structures and objects of cultural, historical or natural significance. It may, among other things, engage in programmes to preserve and propagate wildlife. The Trust shall be managed by the Trust Council, which may establish district and special committees.
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Turks and Caicos Islands, Americas, Caribbean
This Ordinance provides with respect to theft, and defines "theft" including theft of land and things forming part of the land such as game or wild plants. The Ordinance also concerns restoration orders by court.
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Turks and Caicos Islands, Americas, Caribbean
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.
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An Ordinance to faciliate the acquisition of land for public purposes.
Turks and Caicos Islands, Americas, Caribbean
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.
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An Ordinance to provide for the protection of the coasts of the Islands.
Turks and Caicos Islands, Americas, Caribbean
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.
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Turks and Caicos Islands, Americas, Caribbean
This Ordinance provides for selected matters relating to extended payment agreements, which are contracts for the sale of a freehold interest in land in a case in which it is a condition that the purchase money shall be paid in instalments and that the conveyance of the freehold shall not be executed until payment of the last instalment. The Ordinance, among other things, requires certain particulars to be included in the agreement and defines certain rights and duties of the vendor and the purchaser.
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An Ordinance to make provision for the registration of land and for dealings in land so registered and for purposes connected therewith.
Turks and Caicos Islands, Americas, Caribbean
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)
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