Uganda
Expropriated Properties Act
Chapter 87
- Published
- Commenced on 21 February 1983
- [This is the version of this document at 31 December 2000.]
- [Note: The version of the Act as at 31 December 2000 was revised and consolidated by the Law Reform Commission of Uganda. All subsequent amendments have been researched and applied by Laws.Africa for ULII.]
1. Interpretation
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—2. Revesting of properties in the Government, etc.
3. Power to transfer property or business
4. Application for repossession
Any former owner of property or business vested in the Government under section 2 may, within ninety days of the commencement of this Act, apply to the Minister in writing, and in such form as may be prescribed, for repossession of the property or business.5. Property in which the Government wishes to participate
6. Property in which the Government does not wish to participate
7. Transfer of title
A certificate issued under section 5 or 6 shall be sufficient authority for—8. Restriction on sale, etc.
Any property or business transferred to a joint venture company or to a former owner under this Act shall not be sold or otherwise disposed of without the written consent of the Minister until after five years from the date of the transfer.9. Failure to claim, etc.
10. Present tenants
11. Proceeds of sale, etc.
All monies realised from the sale or other disposal of any property or business under this Act shall be paid into such account of the Government or Government body as the Minister may direct.12. Compensation and settlements
13. Valuation of properties
In the implementation of this Act, the Minister shall, in matters of valuations, be guided by the board of valuers established under section 2 of the Properties and Businesses (Acquisition) Decree, 1975.14. Legal proceedings
15. Appeal
16. Regulations
The Minister may, be statutory instrument, make regulations—17. Applicability of section 1 to Assets of Departed Asians Act
Section 1 shall apply to the Assets of Departed Asians Act.History of this document
31 December 2000 this version
Consolidation
21 February 1983
Commenced
Cited documents 0
Documents citing this one 25
Gazette 1
Judgment 24
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