Communal Land Rights Act, 2004 (Act No. 11 of 2004)Chapter 7 : Land Administration Committee24. Powers and duties |
| 1) | To the extent provided by this Act and subject to any other applicable law, a land administration committee represents a community owning communal land and has the powers and duties conferred on it by this Act and the rules of such community. |
| 2) | A decision by a land administration committee which has the effect of disposing of communal land or a right in communal land to any person, including a community member, does not have force and effect until ratified in writing by the Board having jurisdiction. |
| 3) | In the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties a land administration committee must- |
| a) | take measures towards ensuring- |
| i) | the allocation by such committee, after a determination by the Minister in terms of section 18, of new order rights to persons, including women, the disabled and the youth, in accordance with the law; and |
| ii) | the registration of communal land and of new order rights; |
| b) | establish and maintain registers and records of all new order rights and transactions affecting such rights as may be prescribed or as may be required by the rules; |
| c) | promote and safeguard the interests of the community and its members in their land; |
| d) | endeavour to promote co-operation among community members and with any other person in dealing with matters pertaining to land; |
| e) | assist in the resolution of land disputes; |
| f) | continuously liaise with the relevant municipality, Board and any other institution concerning the provision of services and the planning and development of the communal land of the community; |
| g) | perform any other duty prescribed by or under this Act or any other law; and |
| h) | generally deal with all matters necessary for or incidental to the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties. |