Lands Tribunal | |
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Country | Hong Kong |
Location | Hong Kong |
Authorized by | Hong Kong Basic Law |
Decisions are appealed to | Court of Appeal |
Website | http://www.judiciary.gov.hk/en/crt_services/pphlt/html/lands.htm |
Chief District Judge | |
Currently | His Honour Judge LI |
The Lands Tribunal is a tribunal in Hong Kong that deals with legal disputes over land. It was established by the Lands Tribunal Ordinance (Cap. 17).
It has three professional judges: a President who is a Judge of the Court of First Instance of the High Court and two Presiding Officers, who are District Judges. There is also a Member of the Tribunal who is a qualified surveyor. The President and a Presiding Officer may either sit alone or together with a Member in hearing cases. A Member may also sit alone in hearing cases.
Disputes not resolved at this level is taken to the Court of Appeal (Hong Kong).