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Communal Land Rights Act, 2004 (Act No. 11 of 2004)

Chapter 7 : Land Administration Committee

24. Powers and duties

 

1) To the extent provided by this Act and subject to any other applicable law, a land administration committee represents a community owning communal land and has the powers and duties conferred on it by this Act and the rules of such community.

 

2) A decision by a land administration committee which has the effect of disposing of communal land or a right in communal land to any person, including a community member, does not have force and effect until ratified in writing by the Board having jurisdiction.

 

3) In the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties a land administration committee must-
a) take measures towards ensuring-
i) the allocation by such committee, after a determination by the Minister in terms of section 18, of new order rights to persons, including women, the disabled and the youth, in accordance with the law; and
ii) the registration of communal land and of new order rights;
b) establish and maintain registers and records of all new order rights and transactions affecting such rights as may be prescribed or as may be required by the rules;
c) promote and safeguard the interests of the community and its members in their land;
d) endeavour to promote co-operation among community members and with any other person in dealing with matters pertaining to land;
e) assist in the resolution of land disputes;
f) continuously liaise with the relevant municipality, Board and any other institution concerning the provision of services and the planning and development of the communal land of the community;
g) perform any other duty prescribed by or under this Act or any other law; and
h) generally deal with all matters necessary for or incidental to the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties.