Parliament, Thursday, 27 May 2021 – The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services today called on all stakeholders and interested persons to submit written comment on the Land Court Bill.
Committee Chairperson Mr Bulelani Magwanishe said the purpose of the Bill is provide for the establishment of a Land Court and a Land Court of Appeal; make provision for the administration and judicial functions of the Land Court and Land Court of Appeal; make provision for budgetary matters; and provide for the exclusive jurisdiction of the Land Court and Land Court of Appeal for certain matters.
The Bill further provides for mediation and arbitration procedures and amends certain laws relating to the adjudication of land matters by other courts.
Submissions must be received by no later than 23 July 2021. Please indicate your interest in making a verbal presentation. Enquiries must be directed to Mr V Ramaano. Submissions must be emailed to Landcourt@parliament.gov.za. Copies of the Bill may be obtained from Mr V Ramaano, cell no: 083 709 8427 or www.parliament.gov.za or on https://tinyurl.com/4afjvekr.
ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES, MR BULELANI MAGWANISHE.
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