Government issues guidelines on land eviction

Betty Kamya minister of lands,housing and urban development/photo/file

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In a bid to combat the increasing cases of illegal land evictions in different parts of the country, government has released a set of guidelines that clearly explain the circumstances under which evictions can be effected.

The minister of lands, housing and urban development, in a bid to combat the increasing cases of illegal land evictions in different parts of the country, government has released a set of guidelines that clearly explain the circumstances under which evictions can be effected launched a campaign to sensitize the public on the available laws and regulations to protect bonafide occupants of land from eviction

She explained that the campaign is aimed at educating the public about their rights in regard to land issues.

Speaking to the media last evening, kamya said in spite of the repeated calls to follow the right procedures before eviction, the act has continued to increase each day.

Kamya said the blame should be put on law enforcement officers like resident district commissioners, district police commanders and lc1 chairpersons among others.

She said that it is unfortunate for the leaders to see people’s property being destroyed and they do nothing.

According to the guidelines, for a lawful or bonafide occupant to be evicted due non-payment of ground rent, a court order shall state that such action can only commence after six months from the issuance of the order.

She explained that the tenants on the registered land shall be deemed to be tenants of the registered owner although they may not have their encumbrances registered on the certificate of title.