Clarification of Titles to Land (Deeds of Concession) Act (Act 18 of 1961)
Seychelles
Clarification of Titles to Land (Deeds of Concession) Act
Act 18 of 1961
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Commenced on 24 July 1961
- [This is the version of this document at 30 June 2012.]
This Act may be cited as the Clarification of Titles to Land (Deeds of Concession) Act. The foregoing provisions shall apply to an original grantee and to his heirs and assigns and to any person deriving title from such original grantee or his heirs or assigns. This Act shall bind the Republic:Provided that nothing herein contained shall be construed to affect, limit or curtail any prerogative right of the Republic existing in Seychelles. In this Act "concession" shall mean a grant of land effected by an instrument under the public seal or a deed expressed to be issued or made by virtue of the power and authority vested by the Sovereign in the grantor or in the name of the Sovereign, but shall not include sales, leases or other contracts relating to land made between the Government of Seychelles and private parties and executed by such parties.1. Short title
2. Land held under deed of concession demmed held in full legal ownership
3. Provisions of section 2 to apply to original grantee etc.
4. Act to bind the Republic but without effect on the prerogative of the Republic
5. Interpretation