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.
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.
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)
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.
This Ordinance defines offences, including trespass on property and damaging of real and personal property, leaving at large of dangerous animals, littering and washing at public wells.
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.
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)
These Rules specify fees to be paid in respect of applications, certified copies registrations, surveys, etc. done under or carried out for purposes of the Registered Land Ordinance. The Rules also define exemptions from payment of fees.
Implements: Registered Land Ordinance (Cap. 9.01). (2009-08-31)
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)
These Regulations implement provisions of the Strata Titles Ordinance with respect to, among other things: the registry of strata plans to be kept by the Registrar; forms for certificates to be issued by a licensed surveyor or the Planning and Development Board; policies of insurance against damages of buildings; and powers of court where a building is damages.
Implements: Strata Titles Ordinance (Cap. 9.04). (2009-08-31)
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