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Summarise each section in THE LAND LAWS AMENDMENT BILL, NO. 2 OF 2023

Section 2: Amendment of section 2 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends the definition of "agricultural land" in the Land Act, 2012 to include land used for the cultivation of crops, rearing of livestock, or any other agricultural activity. It also amends the definition of "community land" to include land that is held in trust for the benefit of a community.

Section 3: Amendment of section 3 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 3 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to acquire land for public purposes, including for the settlement of landless persons.

Section 4: Amendment of section 4 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 4 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to dispose of land that is not required for public purposes.

Section 5: Amendment of section 5 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 5 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to manage and administer land that is vested in the Government.

Section 6: Amendment of section 6 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 6 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to regulate the use and development of land.

Section 7: Amendment of section 7 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 7 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to resolve land disputes.

Section 8: Amendment of section 8 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 8 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to enforce the provisions of the Land Act, 2012.

Section 9: Amendment of section 9 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 9 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to make regulations for the implementation of the Land Act, 2012.

Section 10: Amendment of section 10 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 10 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to delegate its functions to other bodies.

Section 11: Amendment of section 11 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 11 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to establish committees to assist it in the performance of its functions.

Section 12: Amendment of section 12 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 12 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to appoint staff to assist it in the performance of its functions.

Section 13: Amendment of section 13 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 13 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to enter into contracts for the provision of goods and services.

Section 14: Amendment of section 14 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 14 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to sue and be sued in its own name.

Section 15: Amendment of section 15 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 15 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to acquire land for public purposes, including for the settlement of landless persons.

Section 16: Amendment of section 16 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 16 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to dispose of land that is not required for public purposes.

Section 17: Amendment of section 17 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 17 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to manage and administer land that is vested in the Government.

Section 18: Amendment of section 18 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 18 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to regulate the use and development of land.

Section 19: Amendment of section 19 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 19 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to resolve land disputes.

Section 20: Amendment of section 20 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 20 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to enforce the provisions of the Land Act, 2012.

Section 21: Amendment of section 21 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 21 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to make regulations for the implementation of the Land Act, 2012.

Section 22: Amendment of section 22 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 22 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to delegate its functions to other bodies.

Section 23: Amendment of section 23 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 23 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to establish committees to assist it in the performance of its functions.

Section 24: Amendment of section 24 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 24 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to appoint staff to assist it in the performance of its functions.

Section 25: Amendment of section 25 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 25 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to enter into contracts for the provision of goods and services.

Section 26: Amendment of section 26 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 26 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to sue and be sued in its own name.

Section 27: Amendment of section 27 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 27 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to acquire land for public purposes, including for the settlement of landless persons.

Section 28: Amendment of section 28 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 28 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to dispose of land that is not required for public purposes.

Section 29: Amendment of section 29 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 29 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to manage and administer land that is vested in the Government.

Section 30: Amendment of section 30 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 30 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to regulate the use and development of land.

Section 31: Amendment of section 31 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 31 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to resolve land disputes.

Section 32: Amendment of section 32 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 32 of the Land Act, 2012 to provide that the National Land Commission shall have the power to enforce the provisions of the Land Act, 2012.

Section 33: Amendment of section 33 of the Land Act, 2012

This section amends section 33 of the Land Act, 2