Land Registration Act

23. Reparcellation

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

23. Reparcellation

(1)Subject to section 15 and authentication of the cadastral map, on the application of the proprietors of contiguous parcels who are desirous of changing the layout of their parcels, and with the consent in writing of all other persons in whose names any right or interest in the parcels is registered and of any cautioner, the Registrar may—

(a)cancel the registers relating to those parcels and prepare new registers in accordance with the new edition of the cadastral map; or

(b)refuse to effect the reparcellation if the Registrar considers that the proposed reparcellation involves substantial changes of ownership, which should be effected by transfers without invoking this section, in which case, the Registrar shall direct the proprietors accordingly.

(2)Upon reparcellation, the new parcels shall vest in the persons in whose names they are registered.

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Source: Kenya Law