House of Representatives

Motions

Approve the Land Acquisition (Requisition) Order, 2026

Both - 1st Session - 13th Republican Parliament

WHEREAS it is provided by section 5(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, Chap. 58:01 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) that the President may by Order, declare that land is required for a public purpose;

AND WHEREAS it is provided by section 5(2) of the Act that Parliament may by resolution approve an Order made under section 5(1);

AND WHEREAS the Land Acquisition (Requisition) Order, 2026 was made by the President under section 5(1) of the Act as Legal Notice No. 24 dated the 2nd day of February, 2026;

AND WHEREAS it is expedient to approve the said Order;

BE IT RESOLVED that the Land Acquisition (Requisition) Order, 2026 be approved.

(By the Minister of Land and Legal Affairs)

6 Feb 2026
Approved
House of Representatives Debate - Day 1Hansard
5 speakersShow Speakers
1.The Honourable Saddam Hosein [Barataria/San Juan] [Minister of Land and Legal Affairs and Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries]
2.Mrs. Camille Robinson-Regis [Trincity/Maloney] [Opposition Member]
3.The Honourable David Lee [Caroni Central] [Minister of Housing]
4.Mr. Marvin Gonzales [Arouca/Lopinot] [Opposition Member]
5.The Honourable Saddam Hosein [Barataria/San Juan] [Minister of Land and Legal Affairs and Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries]
10 Feb 2026
Approved
Senate Debate - Day 1Hansard
3 speakersShow Speakers
1.The Honourable Saddam Hosein [Barataria/San Juan] [Minister of Land and Legal Affairs and Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries]
2.Senator Vishnu Dhanpaul [Opposition Senator]
3.The Honourable Saddam Hosein [Barataria/San Juan] [Minister of Land and Legal Affairs and Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries]