National Land Code (Revised - 2020) · Updated to 15 Oct 2020 · Chapter 2 · Classification and use of land
55. Application of section 53 to lands approved before commencement
Feedback & supportThis section applies to all land approved for alienation before the commencement of this Act, but not in fact so alienated, other than land which is required by the terms of the approval to be alienated subject to an express condition requiring its use for a particular purpose.
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“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;
Land to which this section applies shall become subject on alienation, or at the commencement of this Act if it is then lawfully occupied in expectation of title—
in the case of land which is at that commencement country land, to the implied condition specified in subsection 53(2);
in any other case, to the implied condition specified in subsection 53(3).
No order under subsection 129(4) or (5) declaring land forfeit to the State Authority shall have effect with respect to any land for breach of any condition to which it is subject by virtue of this section except upon payment of such compensation as may be agreed or determined under section 434.