Social Factors Encumbering Land Title Registration in Tanzania: The Case of Mtwivila and Mkimbizi Wards, Iringa Municipality

The aim of this study was to explore social factors impeding land title registration (LTR) in Mtwivila and Mkimbizi Wards, Iringa Municipality. Using the mixed research design, this study employed cross-sectional research to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. Questionnaire and interview methods were used to collect primary data. Qualitative data were presented in selected themes and verbatim by interview respondents. Quantitative data were presented in tables, frequencies, percentages and figures then analysed descriptively. The study findings indicated limited awareness among Plot Owners Without Title Deed (POWTD) regarding: the inherent benefits of title deeds, probate and administration, plot allocation procedures, land title registration procedures and the perils of not executing property transfer. This study recommends that allied land professionals in Iringa Municipal council (IMC), Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlement Development (MLHHSD) and other stakeholders should create public awareness, as an immediate intervention measure regarding land title registration.

Legal issues of implementation of the principle of publicity of the real estate register in the People’s Republic of China

The principle of publicity is one of the basic principles of real right and one of the important conditions for implementation of the principle of public credibility of the real estate title registration. During operation of China’s Law on Real Rights, a range of problems has emerged with the provisions in this part in doctrine and practice, for example: nature of the registration authority and its impact upon operation of the principle of public credibility of the real estate register, ambiguity of the category of interested person, method of confirmation of interest of the applicant, etc. Due to time constraint, these issues have not been eliminated as a result of recent enactment of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China. There are plenty of disputes within the Chinese civil law doctrine. This article analyses the evolution of the legislation in force regarding the principle of publicity of the real estate register and state registration in PRC, as well as outlines the array of issues. The goal of this research lies in determination and assessment of significant flaws in the current legislation. The novelty consists in critical analysis of the existing problems and gaps in current legislation of the People's Republic of China, as well as the author's position based on the analysis of China’s social situation. The acquired results reveal the need for the development of the unified scientifically grounded legislation. The author believes that this work would contribute to development of the next stage of PRC legislation in terms of real estate title registration, lay groundwork for implementation of the principle of public credibility of the real estate register, as well as familiarize Russian audience with China’s experience on the matter.

When Tradition Meets Modernity in Land Registration: Evidence from Dagbon, Ghana

Development practice over recent years in much of Africa prioritized formalization of land policies deemed to enhance better handling and use of land as an asset for social development. Following this trend, land reform policy in Ghana was based on a pluralistic legal system in which both the customary land tenure system and the statutory system of land ownership and control co-exist by law. The primary research question for this study was the following: What implications emerge when customary land tenure system and the statutory system of land ownership and control co-exist in law? The study discussed the prospects and challenges of land title registration and the meaning of the new organizing concept in land ownership and administration among the people of Dagbon in the northern region of Ghana. The principal aim of the study was to assess the challenges of the implementation of a modern land registration system over a deeply traditional one. A qualitative research methodology was used and included qualitative descriptive analysis. This descriptive-analytical study was carried out to investigate opinions on the implications of the merger and preferred options for redress of any systemic challenges. It employed Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) to supplement in-depth interviews. Interviews were conducted among 40 key participants within formal and informal institutions including officials from both the Land Commission and Town and Country Planning Departments. Purposeful sampling was employed, and an interview guide was developed and used for collecting the data. Data were analyzed using a thematic approach. The results showed that in this structural reform, the ‘allodial title’ holder was much more trusted for tenure security because of the traditional legitimacy of the King as the sole owner and controller of land. The title registration system therefore principally served the secondary purpose as additional security. The findings indicate that in the circumstance where the law was seen as pliable, the policy engendered blurred and confusing effects that deepened the sense of ambiguity and outcomes were sometimes contradictory. We argued that the crossroads presented challenges that were novel and engendered innovative thinking for more appropriate solutions. The study revealed that policy reforms must be tailor-made to the physical, social, cultural and economic settings.

Applying Blockchain Security for Agricultural Supply Chain Management

Blockchain technology permits a highly secured record keeping and digital transaction. Blockchain technology is changing the digital world and industry by bringing a new view to security, transparency, and efficiency of systems. It provides a safe way for the exchange of products, services, or transaction. Blockchain will enable more agile value chains, faster product innovations, closer customer relationship sector. This paper provides an overview of blockchain technology and its potential in developing a secure and reliable agriculture supply chain management. Agriculture supply chain management systems are vital for getting food products delivered from farmers to the consumers. Blockchain technology can also be used to achieve better prices and payment options, land title registration and for transparent disbursement of subsidies to farmers.

Pendaftaran Peralihan Hak Atas Tanah Berdasarkan Akta Pengikatan Perjanjian Jual Beli di Kota Padang

<p><em>Each Land Office has a different policy in accepting return registration of certificates based on PPJB, some accept and some reject. Based on this description, the author is interested in discussing this thesis with the title "Registration of Transfer of Land Rights Based on the Binding Deed of Purchase Agreement at the National Land Agency Office in Padang City." The problem is, How is the Process of Making a Sale and Purchase Binding Agreement (PPJB) for Registration of Land Rights In Kota Padang, How Is Legal Strength Against Proof of Binding of Contract of Purchase (PPJB) In the Process of Registration of Transfer of Land Rights at the National Land Agency Office in Padang City, What Is the Process for Registration of Transfer of Land Rights in the Deed Phase of the Binding Agreement of Purchase (PPJB) in Padang City National Land Agency Office. The writing of this thesis uses empirical juridical methods that determine the field in court with the legal aspects or regulations that apply with respect to the object of research. Copyright and implementation of the Registration of Transfer of Land Rights Based on the Binding Deed of Purchase Agreement at the Office of the National Land Agency in Padang City has not been fully implemented properly or it has not been effective.</em></p>

Visualization of 3D Survey Data for Strata Titles

Major cities and urban areas are beginning to develop and use 3D properties and public facilities. Consequently, 3D cadastral surveys are increasingly being employed for strata unit ownership registration as a part of land administration services. At present, most national land information systems do not support 2D and 3D cadastral visualizations. A field survey or validation survey is required to determine the geometry of 3D spatial units for property registration. However, the results of 3D surveys and mapping are not stored in the land information system. This work aims to integrate 2D and 3D geospatial data of property units collected from cadastral surveys with their corresponding legal data. It reviews the workflow for the use of 3D survey data for first-titling of 3D properties in Indonesia. A scenario of use and a prototype were developed based on existing practices and the possibility of extending Indonesia’s Land Administration Domain Model (LADM) to represent 3D units. Data submitted to the prototype as 3D geometries was survey data from 3D cadastral surveys or validation surveys utilizing terrestrial survey methods. The prototype used PostGIS and Cesium Ion to store 3D geometries of data from six 3D surveys. Registrars in local land offices could use the prototype to undertake strata unit registration that establishes a relationship among geospatial features and their survey documents and legal documents. Cesium JS was used as a 3D browser, customized as a web application, to manage and visualize 3D survey data to support strata title registration. The results demonstrate that the first titling of 3D cadaster objects could be conducted and properly visualized in Indonesia by extending the existing LADM with more support for 3D spatial representations and survey documents.

Skin lands in Ghana and application of blockchain technology for acquisition and title registration

Purpose The land sector in Ghana, particularly skin lands acquisition and title registration are fraught with several issues including unreliable record-keeping systems and land encroachments. The paper explores the potential of blockchain application in skin lands acquisition and title registration in Ghana with the aim of developing a blockchain-enabled framework for land acquisition. The purpose of this paper is to use the framework as a tool towards solving some of the loopholes in the process that leads to numerous issues bedeviling the current system. Design/methodology/approach The paper adopts a systematic literature review approach fused with informal discussions with key informants and leverages on the researchers’ own experiences to conceptualize blockchain application in skin lands acquisition in Ghana. Findings Problems bedeviling skin lands acquisition and title registration emanated from the issuance of allocation notes, payment of kola money and use of a physical ledger to document land transactions. As a result, the developed framework was designed to respond to these issues and deal with the problems. As the proposed blockchain framework would be a public register, it was argued that information on all transactions on a specific parcel of land could be available to the public in real-time. This enhances transparency and possibly resolves the issue of encroachments and indeterminate land boundaries because stakeholders can determine rightful owners of land parcels before initiating transactions. Practical implications Practically, blockchain technology has the potential to deal with the numerous issues affecting the smooth operation of skin lands acquisition and title registration in Ghana. Once the enumerated issues are resolved, there will be certainty of title to and ownership of land and property to drive investments because lenders could more easily ascertain owners of land parcels that could be used as collateral for securing loans. Similarly, property developers and land purchasers could easily identify rightful owners for land transactions. The government would be able to identify owners for land and property taxation. Originality/value This paper contributes to the literature on blockchain and application to land acquisition and title registration with a focus on a specific customary land ownership system.

2. Registered Land

This chapter offers a detailed account of how land registration operates under the Land Registration Act 2002 (LRA 2002). The LRA 2002 is the primary source of our title registration system and provides the statutory framework for the modern law. This chapter unpacks the LRA 2002: its objectives, mechanics, as well as exploring the implications of registration for the enforceability of interests in land.