Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819. It joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963 but was ousted two years later and became independent. Singapore subsequently became one of the world's most prosperous countries with strong international trading links (its port is one of the world's busiest in terms of tonnage handled) and with per capita GDP equal to that of the leading nations of Western Europe.
Singapore is a parliamentary republic.
Source: CIA World Factbook
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Displaying 16 - 20 of 20Land Titles (Strata) Act (Chapter 158).
This Act shall facilitate the subdivision of land into strata and the collective sale of property, and provide for the issuance of subsidiary strata certificates of title. The registration of strata title applications and strata title plans are described in section 9. Part III deals with rights and obligations of subsidiary proprietors. Variation or termination of strata subdivision scheme is provided for in Part V and collective sale of property is defined in Part VA.
Land Acquisition Act, 1966 (Act No. 41, Chapter 152).
This Act consists of 7 Parts: Preliminary (I); Acquisition (II); Reference to an Appeals Board and procedure thereon (III); Apportionment of Compensation (IV); Payment (V); Temporary Occupation of Land (VI); Miscellaneous (VII).The Act provides a legal framework for the acquisition of private land by the government for the benefit of the public. Procedures and requirements for the acquisiton of land are set out in detail in the text. The Act further provides for the constitution of one or more Appeal Boards for the purpose of hearing appeals in respect of any award made by the Collector.
Land Revenue Collection Act 1941 (Act No. 47 of 1940, Chapter 155).
This Act consists of 4 Parts: Preliminary (I); Sale by Auction (II); Service of Notices (III); General (IV). It also contains 5 Schedules.This Act sets out procedures for the collectionn of landrevenue. The Collector can auction for sale land whose rent has not been paid, after having notified its owner of the procedure.
Implemented by: Land Revenue Collection (Fees) Rules. (1989-07-21)
Boundaries and Survey Maps Act, 1998 (Act 35 of 1998).
The Act appoints the Chief Surveyor as representative of the authority responsible for the survey and mapping of land boundaries, for marking those boundaries and report and register them in the Cadastral Dossiers and to monitor and supervise the registered land and notify any variations in the map.
Singapore Land Authority Act (No. 17 of 2001).
This Act provides for the establishment of the Singapore Land Authority and consists of 7 Parts: Preliminary (I); Establishment, incorporation and constitution of authority (II); Functions, duties and powers of authority (III); Provisions relating to staff (IV); Financial provisions (V); Transfer of property, assets, liabilities and employees (VI); and Miscellaneous (VII).The functions of the Authority include to optimize land resources and to provide secure and effective registration systems for transactions relating to land in Singapore.