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Stool Lands Boundaries Settlement (Repeal) Act, 2000 (Act 587). Revised Edition.

The High Court has original jurisdiction over disputes about stool land boundaries starting when the Act comes into force. This section repeals NRCD 172, as amended by PNDCL 147. This section move…

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Jurisdiction: Ghana
Structure: 3 provisions
Citation: Act 587
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“The High Court has original jurisdiction over disputes about stool land boundaries starting when the Act comes into force.”

The High Court has original jurisdiction over disputes about stool land boundaries starting when the Act comes into force. This section repeals NRCD 172, as amended by PNDCL 147. This section moves most pending Commissioner cases to the High Court, moves pending appeals to the Court of Appeal, and allows certain staff and the Commissioner to transition into the judiciary or judicial service.

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Jurisdiction of High Court in Stool Land Boundaries Disputes

The High Court has original jurisdiction over disputes about stool land boundaries starting when the Act comes into force.

Section 1

Repeal of N.R.C.D

This section repeals NRCD 172, as amended by PNDCL 147.

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Saving and Transitional Provisions.

This section moves most pending Commissioner cases to the High Court, moves pending appeals to the Court of Appeal, and allows certain staff and the Commissioner to transition into the judiciary or judicial service.

Section 3

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§ 1Jurisdiction of High Court in Stool Land Boundaries DisputesProvision

The High Court has original jurisdiction over disputes about stool land boundaries starting when the Act comes into force.

Section 1—Jurisdiction of High Court in Stool Land Boundaries Disputes. From the date of the coming into force of this Act, the High Court shall have original jurisdiction to hear and determine any dispute arising from, in respect of or related to a stool land boundary.

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§ 2Repeal of N.R.C.DRepeal

This section repeals NRCD 172, as amended by PNDCL 147.

Section 2—Repeal of N.R.C.D. 172. The Stool Lands Boundaries Settlement Decree, 1973 (NRCD 172) as amended by the Stool Lands Boundaries Settlement (Amendment) Law, 1986 (PNDCL 147) is hereby repealed.

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§ 3Saving and Transitional Provisions.Repeal

Section 3—Saving and Transitional Provisions. (1) Subject to subsection (2) all cases and proceedings pending before the Commissioner immediately before the coming into force of this Act are by this Act transferred to the High Court. (2) Any case before the Commissioner in which evidence has been taken shall be continued before the Commissioner and be concluded by him within a period not exceeding eight months from the date of the coming into force of this Act. (3) Any appeal pending from a decision of the Commissioner is by this Act transferred to the Court of Appeal. 3 (4) Upon the coming into force of this Act, (a) the Commissioner may, subject to Article 144 and section 8 (7) of the Transitional Provisions of the Constitution, be appointed to hold office in the Judiciary; (b) any other person employed for the Commission immediately before the coming into force of this Act who qualifies and is suitable may on the advice of the Judicial Council and in consultation with the Public Services Commission, be appointed by the Chief Justice to an office in the Judicial Service. (5) All assets, rights and liabilities of the Commissioner under the repealed enactment and in existence immediately before the coming into force of this Act are hereby transferred to the Judicial Service. Date of Gazette Notification: 20th October, 2000.

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