Kenneth erikume introduction since the land use charge law 2018 was passed into law, social media has been agog with commentary. Akinwumi ambode, executive governor of lagos state. Mar 28, 2018 on monday, february 5, 2018, a new legislation on land charge, the land use charge law 2018 the new land use charge law, was passed and became effective in lagos state. Improving land sector governance in nigeria implementation of the land governance. Land use charge is a consolidation of all land based rates and charges payable under the land based rates law, the neighbourhood improvement charge law, tenement rate law and ground rent. Lagos state property protection law, 2016 the lawpavilion blog. The enactment of the land registration law 2015 by lagos state is a bold attempt to provide a uniform platform for land registration in the state, considering the previous history of a fragmented and far from complementary land registration system. Sep 28, 2016 lagos state property protection law, 2016. Land use charge lagos state the land use charge law, no. The lagos state government has come out with a new regulation to address the problem vides the land use act title documentation regulation 2012. The land use act and the state of nigerian land law. The effects of land use act on sustainable housing provision in nigeria. By the 1970s these contradictions became so serious that they threatened to become a clog on the growth of the capitalist economy.
The seal of lagos state government came into being by virtue of the seal of lagos state government law 2010 a law to provide for the regulation on the use of the seal of the government of lagos state as a symbol of state authority and for other connected purposes, as passed by the 6th assembly, house of assembly, lagos state. The reenacted lagos state land use charge law that has replaced the one enacted in 2001, has been greeted with public outcry because of misunderstanding of its provisions. It addresses four important issues arising from the former land tenure systems in nigeria. We are the pioneer property records in nigeria and we have carried out property enumeration and administered land use charge collections in various states of. Certificate of occupancy what you need to know private. On 29 th january 2018, the lagos state house of assembly passed a law to provide for the consolidation of property and land based charges and make provisions for the levying and collection of land use charge in lagos state. Ownership and use of land in nigeria chapter one introduction meaning of land at common law generally, there are various definitions by different scholars as regards the meaning of land at common law. Instruments the registration of which is compulsory instrument executed after the commencement of the law.
Group sues lagos state govt, seeks an order striking out section 3, 5 and 6. Non nigerians and the land use act it has been long. The main objective of this law, as has been proffered repeatedly by the lagos state government, is to generate additional revenue needed to develop. Land use allocation directorate and land ministry of transportation metro line project. The land use and allocation committee treat and coordinates all matters that border on the following. Lasretrad lagos state real estate transaction department. Pdf the effects of land use act on sustainable housing. Land use planning, management, and taxation lgi 711 3. Processing and issuance of certificate of occupancy c of o click for. The new regulation, according to the governor frowned at applicants procuring a backdated receipt, saying anyone who engages in such act shall be prosecuted. Lagos, sometimes referred to as lagos state to distinguish it from lagos metropolitan area, is a state in the southwestern geopolitical zone of nigeria.
The new land use charge law came into effect following the assent given to the land use charge bill 2017 the bill by his excellency, mr. Lagos state land use charge act 2018 an uncalled for outrage. Land use charge just another lagos state government site. This article investigates the actual generation of. Ministry of physical planning and urban development customer charter introduction. Jul 28, 2009 the land use act, 1978, is a product of the inherent contradictions of the colonial and neocolonial dependent, pseudocapitalist economic structures established in nigeria since colonial times. Laws of lagos state online access to documents listed below are available by following the links. The effects of land use act on sustainable housing provision. The smallest in area of nigerias 36 states, lagos state is arguably the most economically important state of the country, containing lagos, the nations largest urban area. Non nigerians and the land use act it has been long the. The land use charge law of lagos state is synonymous to the tenement rate laws that are exists in every state in nigeria, but just that it abolished all other taxes such as tenement rates, ground rents and neighbourhood improvement charges levied on land and landed properties in lagos state to create a single property tax law. Provded that nothnig heren sha be i nterpreted as preventing the appointment by the president and by a governor of the same person to be both a federal and a state commissioner under section 6 of this act. Nigeria has at least six cities with populations greater than 1 million, making controlled urbanization a significant challenge for the country.
On 29 th january 2018, the lagos state house of assembly has passed a law to provide for the consolidation of property and land based charges and make provisions for the levying and collection of land use charge in lagos state. To be the platform for efficient and effective land resources management that promotes equitable access to land, enabling environment for land. Nigerian laws and regulation on landed properties ibeju. It vested the power to administer, manage and control state land in the governor of the state. Land use and allocation committee lands bureau lagos.
Lagos judiciary library laws of the federation land instruments registration cap. The seal of lagos state government came into being by virtue of the seal of lagos state government law 2010 a law to provide for the regulation on the use of the seal of the government of lagos state as a symbol of state authority and for other connected purposes, as passed by the 6 th assembly, house of assembly, lagos state. Lcci urges lagos govt to suspend new land use charges. Electronic pdf copy of any law with current citations are available for n. The lagos state urban and regional planning and development act 2010 in section 102 defines development to include the carrying out of any building, mining, or other operations in, on or under any land. Subject to the provisions of this act, all land comprised in the territory of each state in the federation are hereby vested in the military governor of the state and such land shall be held in trust and administered for the use and common benefit of all nigerians in accordance with the provisions of this act. An act to vest all land compromised in the territory of each state except land vested in the federal government or its agencies solely in the governor of the state, who would hold such land in trust for the people and would henceforth be responsible for allocation of land in all urban areas to individuals resident in the. Notification of delegation of specific powers of the executive governor of lagos state under the land use act background the land use act, cap l5, laws of the federation of nigeria, 2004 the act is the primary legislation pertaining to.
It has become one of the most topical issues and other issues such as the champions league and big brother africa have taken a back seat. A clause in the law includes the name alpha beta, which if you did not know has been helping lagos state collect taxes since the days of former governor and leader of the ruling apc government, asiwaju bola ahmed tinubu. Outrage as alpha beta company is inserted in lagos land. This paper examines the provisions of the new regulation and opines that though the regulation seems to address the problem in the short run, it is not yet uhuru. In this research paper, we try to examine the effects if any, that the land use act has had on the aspect of housing provision in nigeria. The land use act and the state of nigerian land law journal. To ensure optimal utilisation of land resources for sustainable development of the state. Aims and objectives of the study the main purpose of this research work is aimed at analyzing the effects of land use act of 1978. The main objective of this law, as has been proffered repeatedly by the lagos. Additionally, nigeria is extremely diverse, with more than 350 ethnic groups. The law, land use act title documentation regulations, 2012 covered by section 34 of the land use act was signed by the erstwhile lagos state governor, mr. This article investigates the actual generation of this income through the implementation of the act.
Lagos state land use act title documentation regulation. How controversial is the new land use charge law in lagos. The governor may exercise his powers under the act either directly or through a state commissioner, upon proper delegation. The land use charge luc is a consolidation of all property and land based rates and charges over a land. The regulatory bodies guiding the consultants who prepare and apply for planning permit in lagos state. Anybody that has had dealings in the real estate sector in nigeria, particularly in the urban areas like lagos and its environs will know the numerous dirts and risks associated with land acquisition and development. To obtain a certificate of occupancy for a stateowned land, you need the following. The law regulating use and management of land in nigeria was changed to the land use act in 1978 1 consequent upon which the right of occupancy became the only. Institute of estate surveyors and valuers react to new lasg land use charge. This act is to provide for development, planning, administration principles, standards, requirement guidelines and a framework for administering and managing urban and regional planning in nigeria. This chapter sets out to examine the provisions of the land use act with particular reference to the nature of the tenurial system created and the type and quantum of rights derivable thereunder. In accordance with the lagos state urban and regional planning and development law 2010, the ministry has 3 parastatals viz. Babajide sanwoolu middle, cutting the tape to unveil the 80bed isolation centre, with ten intensive care unit facility, four ventilators for covid19 treatment, at landmark convention centre, oniru, on wednesday, april 22, 2020.
A formal letter addressed to the executive secretary land use and allocation committee located at block, room 4, lands bureau, the secretariat, alausa in ikeja. The land use act of 2004 is made up of eight parts of fiftyone sections. Land allocation at various existing schemes in the state to the public. The land use act and the state of nigerian land law volume 32 issue 1 l. Robust property tax software for collecting property tax, land use charge, land charge revenue and tenement rates. In spite of this, the lagos state government, which has the smallest land resources in the nation, has been able to generate so much income from its implementation that land dealings are a major source of state finance. On 29th january 2018, the lagos state house of assembly has passed a law to provide for the consolidation of property and land based charges and make provisions for the levying and collection of land use charge in lagos state. Lagos state physical planning permit authority laspppa, lagos state building control agency labsca, and lagos state urban renewal. To entrench a culture of excellence that will ensure prompt and efficient service delivery in lands bureau. The smallest in area of nigerias 36 states, lagos state is arguably the most economically important state of the country, containing lagos. The effects of land use act on sustainable housing. To increase its internally generated revenue and continue to expand its tax base, the lagos state government lsg recently repealed its 2001 land use charge law, and replaced this 2001 law with a new land use charge law, 2018.
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