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The MOLGL is the main agency for local government planning and land
development in the Gambia. Property sales are approved at the physical
planning department.
Mission Statement:
謬o achieve equitable and efficient
distribution of state land resources for Gambia;
付o make sure that land use plans and maps accessible countrywide;
付o ensure production of a development systems and control policy;
付o ensure properly structured LGA administrative systems and
effective local government;
付o ensure access to development resources by the people to facilitate
socioeconomic development for poverty reduction;
付o improve the capacities of local organisations and other groups
safeguard sustainable development.
Land Administration:
The Lands Commission whose Secretariat is the Department of Lands and
Surveys which is a department under the MOLGL is responsible for land
administration.
Lands Commission Act, 2007:
"14. The Commission shall
a) Advise the Secretary of State on policy matters relating to land
administration to ensure strict adherence to those policies and
transparency in land allocations;
b) Investigate disputes on land ownership and occupation in any area
in The Gambia;
c) Assess land rent and premium for properties within any area in The
Gambia;
d) Monitor the registration of properties and inspect land registries
and records;
e) Be responsible for all matters relating to national boundaries,
including monitoring and reporting to the Secretary of State;"
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