National Land Code (Revised - 2020) · Updated to 15 Oct 2020 · Chapter 3 · General provisions relating to officers, etc.
19. Information to be kept secret
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land
“land” includes— (a) that surface of the earth and all substances forming that surface; (b) the earth below the surface and all substances therein; (c) all vegetation and other natural products, whether or not requiring the periodical application of labour to their production, and whether on or below the surface; (d) all things attached to the earth or permanently fastened to anything attached to the earth, whether on or below the surface; and (e) land covered by water;
shall maintain, and aid in maintaining, the secrecy of all matters which come to his knowledge in the performance of his duties; and
except for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this Act, shall not communicate or divulge, or aid in divulging, any such matter to any other person.