Summary
The Lagos State Land Use Charge Assessment Appeal Tribunal (Tribunal) has commenced its Land Use Charge Resolution Week (Program). The Program aims at providing a platform for members of the public who are dissatisfied with their Land Use Charge (LUC) assessments to discuss with the State Government and resolve issues regarding their LUC assessments. The Program is scheduled to run from 26 November to 14 December 2018.
Details
The Tribunal, which was set up in line with Section 17 of the Lagos State Land Use Charge Law 2018, is empowered to adjudicate on issues arising from the administration of the Lagos State Land Use Charge Law. According to a Public Notice issued by the Tribunal, the Program will hold at the Land Use Charge Assessment Appeal Tribunal, Plot 3, Otunba Jobi Fele Way, CBD, Alausa, Ikeja.
The dates of the program and the Local Government areas covered are as detailed below:
Date | Time | Local Government Covered |
26 Nov 2018 – 4 Dec 2018 | 9am – 3pm | Eti-Osa, Kosofe, Somolu, Ibeju-Lekki, Epe, Ikorodu and Omole Phase II |
5 Dec 2018 – 14 Dec 2018 | 9am – 3pm | Ikeja, Oshodi-Isolo, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Apapa, Surulere, Ifako-ljaiye, Mushin, Ojo, Badagry, Alimosho, Agege, lkoyi, Oniru, Victoria Island and Amuwo- Odofin |
Implication
Although the method for the operation of the Program is not certain, it is expected that it would provide a platform for property owners who are dissatisfied with their LUC assessments to ventilate their grievances and find middle grounds with the assessors. Property owners who wish to engage the Government on their LUC assessments may take advantage of this opportunity to have their concerns addressed.
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