Overview

The purpose of the Government Property Department is to:

- Manage government lands and immovables in an efficient and effective way and in consonance with the provisions of the Disposal of Government Land Act and the Church/State Agreement of 1991.

- Acquire, under the provisions of the Land Acquisition Ordinance, property that may be required by government for a public purpose, and ensure that owners of acquired property are adequately and fairly compensated in terms of law.

- Do this at the least cost to the public and in a way that warrants the highest degree of confidence in our integrity, efficiency and fairness.

To achieve these purposes, we will:

• Ensure the registration of government immovable property under the Land Registration Act
• Ensure that government property is not abusively made use of.
• Ensure the quick and fair leasing/disposal of government property and collect promptly all rent/money due thereon.
• Encourage and achieve the highest degree of compliance with lease conditions.
• Strive to finalise acquisition proceedings quickly.
• Advise the public of their rights and responsibilities.
• Establish firm links and coordination of effort with other government bodies connected with property administration.
• Continually search for and implement new, more efficient and effective ways of accomplishing our mission.