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Granting of lease where

unless Governor declines.

No 5 of 1890

SQUATTERS!

granted, and the amount of the rent so fixed shall be communicated in the notice for claims referred to in section 4 (2); but the Governor may, on the recommendation of the Board or of his own motion, grant the lease in any particular case with a rent lower than that previously fixed by the Director of Public Works.

12. (1) In any case, where the Board allows the claim a claim allowed lease shall be granted unless the Governor in his discretion declines to grant a lease, in which case the claim shall be referred to the Director of Public Works who may negotiate with the claimant in respect of the grant of a lease of other lands in lieu of the holding in relation to which the claim is made.

without lease etc., to be deemed trespasser.

;

(2) In the event of a failure to effect such negotiation the Board shall decide what compensation shall be paid to the claimant in respect of such holding and of any building or fixture, the removal of which is in the opinion of the Director of Public Works necessary or desirable in the public interest, and in such case the amount awarded by the Board shall be paid by the Government to such person as the Board may direct.

Provided always that in estimating any claim for compensation the Board shall take into consideration the condition of a building as regards the security of its structure and its sanitary condition.

Squatter 13. After the commencement of this Ordinance, occupation by any person as a squatter, or without licence, or without any grant of any estate or interest from the Crown, of land a lease for which has been disallowed by the Board, or in respect of which compensation as above mentioned has been paid, or for which no lease has been claimed under this Ordinance shall be deemed to be a trespass; and the person so occupying without having a grant as aforesaid may be dealt with as a trespasser accordingly.

of Board.

No appeal 14. No appeal shall lie from any decision of the Board, from decision nor shall its proceedings be liable to revision by or removal to the Supreme Court by writ of certiorari or other legal process.

Form of Lease.

15. Leases to be granted to squatters under this Ordinance shall be in such form as may be submitted by the Board and approved by the Governor in Council.

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Granting of lease where unless Governor declines. No 5 of 1890 SQUATTERS! granted, and the amount of the rent so fixed shall be communicated in the notice for claims referred to in section 4 (2); but the Governor may, on the recommendation of the Board or of his own motion, grant the lease in any particular case with a rent lower than that previously fixed by the Director of Public Works. 12. (1) In any case, where the Board allows the claim a claim allowed lease shall be granted unless the Governor in his discretion declines to grant a lease, in which case the claim shall be referred to the Director of Public Works who may negotiate with the claimant in respect of the grant of a lease of other lands in lieu of the holding in relation to which the claim is made. without lease etc., to be deemed trespasser. ; (2) In the event of a failure to effect such negotiation the Board shall decide what compensation shall be paid to the claimant in respect of such holding and of any building or fixture, the removal of which is in the opinion of the Director of Public Works necessary or desirable in the public interest, and in such case the amount awarded by the Board shall be paid by the Government to such person as the Board may direct. Provided always that in estimating any claim for compensation the Board shall take into consideration the condition of a building as regards the security of its structure and its sanitary condition. Squatter 13. After the commencement of this Ordinance, occupation by any person as a squatter, or without licence, or without any grant of any estate or interest from the Crown, of land a lease for which has been disallowed by the Board, or in respect of which compensation as above mentioned has been paid, or for which no lease has been claimed under this Ordinance shall be deemed to be a trespass; and the person so occupying without having a grant as aforesaid may be dealt with as a trespasser accordingly. of Board. No appeal 14. No appeal shall lie from any decision of the Board, from decision nor shall its proceedings be liable to revision by or removal to the Supreme Court by writ of certiorari or other legal process. Form of Lease. 15. Leases to be granted to squatters under this Ordinance shall be in such form as may be submitted by the Board and approved by the Governor in Council.
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Granting of lease where unless Governor declines. No 5 of 1890 SQUATTERS! granted, and the amount of the rent so fixed shall, be communicated in the notice for claims referred to in section 4 (2); but the Governor may, on the recommendation of the Board or of his own motion, grant the lease in any particular case with a rent lower than that previously fixed by the Director of Public Works. 12. (1) In any case, where the Board allows the claim a claim allowed lease shall be granted unless, the Governor in his discretion declines to grant a lease, in which case the claim shall be referred to the Director of Public Works who may negotiate- with the claimant in respect of the grant of a lease of other lands in lieu of the holding in relation to which the claim is måde. without lease etc., to be deemed trespasser. ; (2) In the event of a failure to effect such negotiation the Board shall decide what compensation shall be paid to the claimant in respect of such holding and of any building or fixture, the removal of which is in the opinion of the Director of Public Works necessary or desirable in the public interest, and in such case the amount awarded by the Board shall be.... paid by the Government to such person as the Board may direct. Provided always that in estimating any claim for com- pensation the Board shall take into consideration the condition of a building as regards the security of its structure and its sanitary condition. Squattor 13. After the commencement of this Ordinance, occupation by any person as a squatter, or without licence, or without any grant of any estate or interest from the Crown, of land a lease for which has been disallowed by the Board, or in respect of which compensation as above, inentioned has been paid, or for which no lease has been claimed under this Ordinance shall be deemed to be a trespass; and the person so occupying without having a grant as aforesaid may be dealt with as a trespasser accordingly. of Board. No appeal 14. No appeal shall lie from any decision of the Board, from decision nor shall its proceedings be liable to revision by or removal to the Supreme Court by writ of certiorari or other legal process. Form of Tease. 15. Leases to be granted to squatters under this Ordinance shall be in such form as may be submitted by the Board and approved by the Governor Council.. *
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Granting of lease where

unless Governor declines.

No 5 of 1890

SQUATTERS!

granted, and the amount of the rent so fixed shall, be communicated in the notice for claims referred to in section 4 (2); but the Governor may, on the recommendation of the Board or of his own motion, grant the lease in any particular case with a rent lower than that previously fixed by the Director of Public Works.

12. (1) In any case, where the Board allows the claim a claim allowed lease shall be granted unless, the Governor in his discretion declines to grant a lease, in which case the claim shall be referred to the Director of Public Works who may negotiate- with the claimant in respect of the grant of a lease of other lands in lieu of the holding in relation to which the claim is måde.

without lease etc., to be deemed trespasser.

;

(2) In the event of a failure to effect such negotiation the Board shall decide what compensation shall be paid to the claimant in respect of such holding and of any building or fixture, the removal of which is in the opinion of the Director of Public Works necessary or desirable in the public interest, and in such case the amount awarded by the Board shall be.... paid by the Government to such person as the Board may direct.

Provided always that in estimating any claim for com- pensation the Board shall take into consideration the condition of a building as regards the security of its structure and its sanitary condition.

Squattor 13. After the commencement of this Ordinance, occupation by any person as a squatter, or without licence, or without any grant of any estate or interest from the Crown, of land a lease for which has been disallowed by the Board, or in respect of which compensation as above, inentioned has been paid, or for which no lease has been claimed under this Ordinance shall be deemed to be a trespass; and the person so occupying without having a grant as aforesaid may be dealt with as a trespasser accordingly.

of Board.

No appeal 14. No appeal shall lie from any decision of the Board, from decision nor shall its proceedings be liable to revision by or removal to the Supreme Court by writ of certiorari or other legal process.

Form of Tease.

15. Leases to be granted to squatters under this Ordinance shall be in such form as may be submitted by the Board and approved by the Governor Council..

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