Lc I Chairpersons Barred From Land Transactions Until Village Elections End

The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has issued a directive temporarily barring Local Council I (LC I) chairpersons involved in the ongoing village elections from participating in land transactions. This precautionary measure is designed to safeguard the integrity of land dealings and mitigate risks of fraud, disputes, and other irregularities during the sensitive electoral period.

Under the new directive, LC I chairpersons who are actively campaigning have been instructed not to engage in, witness, endorse, recommend, or oversee any land-related transactions. This suspension applies until the conclusion of the electoral process across the country. The ministry emphasized that this is a temporary measure to prevent potential complications and protect the interests of all parties involved in land transactions.

The public has been warned against seeking services related to land sales, purchases, boundary dispute resolutions, ownership verification, or any other land transaction requiring local administrative involvement from campaigning LC I chairpersons. The ministry advised individuals with urgent land matters to consult qualified legal practitioners or utilize other lawful channels during this period.

This advisory comes as campaigns for the LC I elections approach their end, with numerous candidates vying for village leadership positions. The ministry urged the public to exercise patience, noting that the temporary suspension is intended to prevent costly mistakes and ensure a smooth transition of local leadership without compromising land transaction security.

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This advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure to safeguard the integrity of land transactions during this transition period and to minimise the risk of disputes, fraud or other irregularities that may arise.