PNG Prime Minister Peter O’Neill says that the auction of State land will eradicate corrupt practices in the Lands Department.
In a letter to the Minister for Lands, Benny Allan, PM O’Neill said that the public are concerned with the level of corruption in land deals and the issuance of land titles and leases.
In a letter to the Minister for Lands, Benny Allan, PM O’Neill said that the public are concerned with the level of corruption in land deals and the issuance of land titles and leases.
The Prime Minister raised the issues of reviewing the Lands Act 1996, to streamline the process of the issuance of land titles and leases. And as part of the review, he advised Minister Allan and team to consider public auction of all State lands as it will be open and transparent. PM O’Neill added that public auction of land should be under two categories: (1) Freehold leases for national citizens, and (2) lease title for foreign nationalities. This way, ownership still remains with the Independent State of Papua New Guinea.
He wants the review to be done as soon as possible.
He wants the review to be done as soon as possible.
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