Land Conversion, Subdivision and Amalgamation

Abstract

The paper focus on the role played by the NLC in the planning and development process i.e. in controlling land use and condition via the system of conditional land title and providing methods towards land development i.e conversion, subdivision, partition,amalgamation and surrender and realienation. In achieving the objective, the writer hereby seeks to deal with the following matters : (a) An outline and review of the control of land use and development procedures under the NLC, i.e. categories, conditions, restrictions in interest, conversion, subdivision, partition, amalgamation, surrender, and surrender and realienation of land. (b) Why the need for "categories", "condition", "restriction in interest", "conversion", "subdivision", "partition", "amalgamation", "surrender", and "surrender and realienation of land"? (c) Legal implication for non-compliance with the land use planning and development procedures.