Customary Right of Occupation
Description: Customary right of occupation refers to the formal recognition and issuance of rights allowing individuals or families to occupy and use land under traditional or customary tenure systems.
Applicants are required to submit a formal request, usually in the prescribed form, and the claim is verified through community structures and local land administration authorities.
Granting customary rights provides legal backing to long-standing traditional land use, protects occupants from eviction, and promotes security of tenure while respecting cultural and historical land practices.
Requirements: Application in Form CLA 9.
Charges: Free