Section 8Part 2 — THE PUBLIC LANDS COMMISSION
Powers of the Commission
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In implementing its mandate, the Commission may take legal measures to enforce public rights of way over private land, including making an application to the Grand Court under section 9 of the Prescription Act (2018 Revision) to settle any dispute respecting public user of any beach, land, road, track or pathway, if designated to do so by Cabinet under that section.
The Commission may require the chief officer of the Ministry presided over by the Minister to provide any information to it respecting the enforcement of the Regulations that it may require to prepare its annual report or otherwise carry out its mandate.
The Commission shall charge the prescribed fees for issuance of permits in accordance with the Regulations and shall pay such fees into the revenue of the Islands.
Cross References
- Section 9 of Prescription Act
application to Grand Court for public rights of way disputes