1. Julien Matoka 213095890

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3.   All land in Zambia vested in President who holds it in perpetuity for and on behalf of the Zambian people.  Through Statutory Instrument, the president has delegated day-to-day land administration to the Commissioner of Lands. LAND ALIENATION PROCEDURES

4.   Dual tenure system in Zambia namely Statutory and Customary  Freehold tenure abolished in 1975 and all freehold titles reduced to leasehold tenure not exceeding 99 years.  Administration of land guided by the Lands Act of 1995 (Cap 184 of the Laws of Zambia) LAND ALIENATION PROCEDURES

5.   State land Prospective owner submits application to Council. Interviews undertaken and Council sends recommendation to Commissioner of Lands. Offer letter issued and acceptance fee paid. Survey diagram submitted, lease typed and Certificate of Title is prepared LAND ALIENATION PROCEDURES

6.   Land planning – MLGH  Surveying and mapping (Geomatics)- MoL  Land allocation and Registration– MoL  Land taxation- ZRA, local authorities, MoL  Non-Tax Revenue – MoL + other agencies.  Dispute resolution and other legal services – MoL, Lands Tribunal and the Judiciary. Land Administration functions

7.  Preparation of Maps and Boundaries

8.  Placing beacons LAND ALIENATION PROCEDURES

9.  Title deeds LAND ALIENATION PROCEDURES

10.   Customary Land Prospective owner approaches traditional leader and lodges application Application considered and site plan prepared and endorsed Form for conversion of customary to leasehold tenure filled Traditional leader writes consent letter to Council LAND ALIENATION PROCEDURES

11.  Land is obtained through the following methods in Zambia:  Land allocation  Inheritance  Purchase  Lease  Special Circumstances SECURING LAND RIGHTS

12.   The Lands Acquisition Act (1970) grants the President the power to compulsorily acquire property of any description  The state may offer the landholder a grant of other land or just compensation. End Compulsory Acquisition