Principle

LAND LAW — Land Use Act — Section 5(2) — Extinguishment of Existing Rights Under Section 5(2)

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Section 5(2) extinguishes only rights to use and occupy, not proprietary title. The principle applies to the Land Use Act. The rule distinguishes between use rights and ownership. The holder of a statutory right of occupancy retains proprietary interest. The principle is well-established.

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