Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2022)

15.   Disputes

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    (1)   If in any case—

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      (a)     there is a dispute as to any boundary whether indicated to the demarcation officer or demarcated or readjusted by him or her, which the demarcation officer is unable to resolve; or

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      (b)     there are 2 or more claimants to any interest in land and the recording officer is unable to effect agreement between them,

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    the demarcation officer or the recording officer as the case may be shall refer the matter to the adjudication officer.

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    (2)   The adjudication officer shall adjudicate upon and determine any dispute referred to him or her under subsection (1), having due regard to any law which may be applicable, and shall make and sign a record of the proceedings.

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    (3)   Where the adjudication officer has adjudicated on any dispute under this section the Minister or any other person who is dissatisfied with the decision of the adjudication officer shall give written notice to the adjudication officer of his or her intention to appeal.

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    (Amended by Act 8 of 1986)