National Land Code (Revised - 2020) · Updated to 15 Oct 2020 · Chapter 2 · Temporary occupation of land
67. Duration, conditions, etc., and form of temporary occupation licences
Feedback & supportExcept in so far as it is otherwise prescribed, every temporary occupation licence other than one to which section 69
prescribed
“prescribed” means prescribed by rules made by the State Authority under section 14;
applies (that is to say, a temporary occupation licence combined with a permit to extract and remove rock material) shall be issued for a term expiring not later than the end of the calendar year in which it commences, and subject to subsection (3) may be renewed annually:
temporary occupation licence
“temporary occupation licence” means a licence issued under Chapter 2 of Part Four;
Provided that a licence issued for the purpose of enabling any public exhibition or entertainment to be held may be issued for such other term as may be appropriate in the circumstances.
Every temporary occupation licence shall have effect subject to such provisions as may be contained therein and so far as not inconsistent therewith, to any other provisions which may be prescribed.
Subject to the condition under which a temporary occupation licence is issued, the Land Administrator may on the application of a licensee renew such a licence for a term of not more than one calendar year:
Land Administrator
“Land Administrator” means a Land Administrator appointed under section 12, and includes an Assistant Land Administrator appointed thereunder; and, in relation to any land, references to the Land Administrator, or any Assistant Land Administrator, having jurisdiction in the district or subdistrict in which the land is situated;
Provided that there shall not be more than three renewals made in respect of a temporary occupation licence unless a prior written approval of the State Authority has been obtained.
Every temporary occupation licence other than one to which section 69 applies shall be in Form 4a and in the case of renewal of such licence it shall be endorsed with a note of such renewal and the date of its intended expiry.
Form
“Form”, followed by a number and letter, means the form in the First Schedule identified by that number and letter;
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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;