Land subdivision halted in 333 local units as federal government plans another rule change
Summary
Land subdivision has been suspended in 333 local units after they failed to classify land by designated use, while the federal government prepares a fourth amendment to ease the restrictions. The move has disrupted property transactions and intensified calls for a more practical land-use system.
Key Points
- Land subdivision is suspended in 333 local units because they have not completed land classification under the Land Use Regulations, 2022.
- The federal government is preparing a fourth amendment to the rules after repeatedly extending deadlines and reinstating restrictions.
- Only 420 local units have classified land so far, while many say they lack funds and technical staff to complete the process.
- The Auditor General has urged the government to provide resources and use survey data to make land classification more workable.
