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42 ADVERT NEW VISION, Friday, December 23, 2011NEW VISION, Monday, January ADVERT16, 2012 27MINISTRY OF LANDS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENTLAND REGISTRATION PROCEDURESStatement from the MinistryThe NRM Manifesto (2011 – 2016) under section 1.7 on efficient and effective servicedelivery, made a promise to the people of Uganda to carry out reforms in the publicservice delivery management system.MinisterHON. DAUDI MIGEREKOThe NRM Government also promised to put time frames within which service deliverytasks should be completed, since there were reports that in some cases the processtakes too long thus affecting the public negatively.Many Ugandans who have transacted in land have complained about delayed servicedelivery. Others have been charged exorbitantly for land services, which has led thepublic to lose trust and confidence in the Land Registry.The Ministry has documented the procedures, requirements and fees payable, toenhance transparency and awareness in order to guide the public as we continue tocarry out further reforms in the land registration service delivery management system.Permanent SecretaryMR. GABINDADDE - MUSOKEMinister of State for LandsHON. SARAH ACHIENG OPENDIAg. Commissioner - Land RegistrationMR. ROBERT V. NYOMBIACCESS TO ACCURATE LAND INFORMATIONPROCEDURES AND FEES FOR LAND REGISTRATION SERVICES1. HOW TO CARRY OUT A PHYSICALSEARCH ON A LAND TITLEStep 1Make a written Request for a search to theOffice of Titles giving the description ofthe Land:For MailoCounty, Block & Plot no;For LeaseholdLeasehold Register Volume & Folio No;For FreeholdFreehold Register Volume & Folio No.Step 2The application is presented to the Officeof Titles and stamped ‘received’. It isapproved by a Registrar of Titles on behalfof the Commissioner. The applicationis forwarded to the Records Section toretrieve the file, then the bearer is sent topick a pay slip and pay UGX 10,000/=. TheCashier informs the bearer which bank tomake the payment.Step 3The applicant pays that amount in the bankand obtains a receipt that is presentedto the Office of Titles. On verification ofthe receipt, the registry copy is retrievedand a search letter signed by a Registrarof Titles is issued to the applicant withinthree working days after presenting theBank receipt.Documents required: Application letterfor a Search Fees paid through the bank:UGX 10,000/= (Search fee).2. HOW TO CARRY OUT A SUBDIVISION ON MAILO AND FREEHOLDLANDStep 1The Applicant must have in his/herpossession a duplicate Certificate ofTitle, fully filled Mutation Form, and twoauthentic Passport photographs of theowner (seller). The Mutation Form musthave been stamped by the registeredSurveyor accompanied by form PPA(Under the Physical Planning Act, 2010),fully filled by the registered owner, datedand signed by all the necessary Parties.Step 2The Applicant presents the Originals anda Photocopy of the documents to theMailo registry for checking and approvalof the subdivision, in order to proceed.The documents are received and thephotocopy is stamped ‘Received’ andreturned to the Applicant.Step 3The Applicant checks after 5 workingdays to pick the documents. The applicantpresents the photocopy of the documentsstamped on received and on collection itis stamped ‘Returned’.Step 4On presentation of the Approved MutationForm from the District Surveyor, with anArea Schedule, Receipts of checking fees,Deed Plan fees, registration fees, and theduplicate Certificate of title and passportphotographs, and a set of photocopieddocuments, the Applicant submits themto the Mailo registry. The photocopy isstamped ‘Received’ and returned to theApplicant.Step 5The applicant is asked to check after10 – 25 working days.Step 6The Applicant presents identificationdocuments and the Photocopies tocollect the Duplicate Certificates of Title.The applicant signs for the Titles andthe Photocopy is stamped ‘Returned’ oncompletion.Documents required: Duplicate Certificateof Title, Mutation Form set of Passportphotographs, Deed Plans, and Generalreceipts of Payment.Fees paid:Registration fees UGX – 10,000/= per titlecreated.3. HOW TO REGISTER A CAVEATStep 1The Applicant must have in his/herpossession:• Two sets of embossed caveatdocuments duly witnessed by anAdvocate and signed by the personwho is placing the caveat (Deponent)and dated;• Statutory/Declaration signed by theDeponent and a Commissioner forOaths,• Two Passport photographs of theperson placing the caveat.Step 2The Applicant presents the full set oforiginal documents and a photocopyof the same to the Office of Titles forprocessing. The photocopy is stamped‘Received’ and returned to the Applicant.Step 3The Applicant checks with the Office ofTitles after 10 working days to confirmentry of the Caveat upon the Register.Documents Required:• Caveat• Affidavit• Set of Passport photographs• General Receipts of paymentFees paid at the Ministry/District:• Stamp duty UGX 10,000/= per copy• Registration Fees UGX 15,000/=• If Caveat affects more than 1 title,UGX 5000 is paid per extra title.4. HOW TO REMOVE A CAVEAT BASEDON A REQUEST BY THE PERSON WHOPLACED ITStep 1The Applicant must have in his/herpossession an embossed letter called‘Application for Removal of Caveat’,one passport photo and general receiptsof payment of stamp duty and registrationfees.Continued to page 28The land reforms are being implemented under the Second Private Sector Competitiveness Project (PSCP II)a Government of Uganda / World Bank funded Project managed by the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)For further information contact the Ministry’s Spokesperson (Dennis Obbo) P. O. Box 7096 KampalaEmail: dennisfo@mlhud.go.ug Website: www.mlhud.go.ug Tel: 0414 373511 Fax: 0414 230879

28 NEW VISION, Monday, January 16, 2012ADVERTNEW VISION, Monday, January 16, 2012 37Continued from page 27LAND REGISTRATION PROCEDURESACCESS TO ACCURATE LAND INFORMATIONStep 2The Applicant presents the documenttogether with a photocopy of the sameto Office of Titles for processing. ThePhotocopy is stamped ‘Received’ andreturned to the Applicant.Step 3The Applicant checks with the Officeof Titles after 5 working days forverification of identity in person.Step 4The Applicant checks with thephotocopy stamped on Received’ at theOffice of Titles after another 5 workingdays to confirm that the caveat hasbeen removed from the Register.Documents required: Letter ofWithdrawal of Caveat, set of Passportphotographs, and General receipts ofPayment.Fees paid: Stamp duty- UGX 5,000/=and Registration fees – UGX 10,000/=5. HOW TO REMOVE A CAVEATBASED ON A REQUEST BY ANOTHERPERSON OTHER THAN THE PERSONWHO PLACED ITStep 1The Applicant must have in his/herpossession an embossed letter called‘Withdrawal of Caveat’ or ‘Removalof Caveat’, one passport photo,description of the land affected, andgeneral receipts of payment of stampduty and registration fees.Step 2The Applicant presents the documentstogether with a photocopy of thesame, to Office of Titles for processing.The Photocopy is stamped ‘Received’and returned to the Applicant.Step 3The Applicant checks with the Office ofTitles after 10 working days to establishif the 60 days Notice to the person whoplaced the Caveat was posted, to showcause why it should not be removed.Notice to the Caveator is posted and areceipt obtained, that is placed on thefile.Step 4The Applicant writes a letter notifyingthe Office of Titles that the 60 days haveended (lapsed) without communicationfrom the person who placed the caveatand therefore seeking removal of thesaid caveat.Step 5The Applicant checks after 10 workingdays to confirm that the caveat hasbeen removed from the Register.Documents required: Applicationfor removal of Caveat, one Passportphotograph, Receipt to show Postageto the Caveator and General receipts ofPayment.Fees paid:Registration fees – UGX 10,000/=6. HOW TO REGISTER A COURTORDER, DECREE OR WARRANT OFATTACHMENTStep 1The Applicant must have in his/herpossession a duly sealed and authenticcertified copy of a Court Order orDecree or Warrant of attachment.Step 2The Applicant picks a bank invoice topay 15,000/= as registration fee fromthe Cashier.Step 3The Applicant presents the CourtOrder and Receipt, with a photocopyof the same, to the Office of Titles forregistration of the Court Order. Thephotocopy is stamped ‘Received’ andreturned to the Applicant.Step 4The Applicant checks after 10 workingdays to confirm entry upon theRegister.Documents required: Court Order /Decree / Warrant of Attachment andGeneral Receipts of Payment.Fees paid:Perusal Fee is UGX 5,000/=Registration fees – UGX 10,000/=.7. HOW TO REGISTERADMINISTRATORS OR EXECUTORSOF A WILL ON A LAND TITLEStep 1The Applicant must have in his/herpossession the Duplicate Certificateof Title, authentic Letters ofAdministration or Probate, a requestletter for registration of their namesas the administrators two passportphotographs and receipts showingpayment of Registration fees.Step 2The Applicant presents the full set oforiginal documents and a photocopyof the same, to Department of LandRegistration for processing. ThePhotocopy is stamped ‘Received’and returned to the Applicant. TheApplicant checks with the Office ofTitles after 10 working days to collectDuplicate Certificate of Title.Step 3The Applicant upon presentation ofthe photocopy stamped “Received”collects the Duplicate Certificate ofTitle. The Photocopy is Stamped‘Returned’ on completion.Documents required: Application,Duplicate Certificate of Title, CertifiedLetters of Administration or Probates,Passport Photographs and Generalreceipts of Payment.Fees paid:Registration fees – UGX 10,000/=.8. HOW TO ACQUIRE A SPECIALCERTIFICATE OF TITLE/ REPLACEA LOST OR DAMAGED TITLEStep 1The Applicant must have in his/herpossession an application for a SpecialTitle, Statutory declaration attachedto application duly filled, signed bythe Applicant and Commissioned bya Commissioner for Oaths and twoPassport photographs of the personrequesting for the Special Certificateof Title. The Applicant must have paidUGX 15,000/= as Registration feesand UGX 10,000/= as Stamp Duty(UGX 5,000/= on the Application &UGX 5,000/= on the declaration).Step 2The Applicant presents the fullset of original documents and aphotocopy of the same to Office ofTitles for processing. The Photocopyis stamped ‘Received’ and returned tothe Applicant.Step 3The Applicant checks with the Officeof Titles after 5 working days topick a letter to the Uganda Gazettefor notification of the public on theimpending issuance of a SpecialCertificate of Title.Step 4After 30 days notification, the Applicantpresents a receipt for the Gazette tothe Office of Titles for confirmation ofthe publication.Step 5The Office of Titles verifies the receiptand the Gazette notice and proceeds toissue a Special Certificate of Title.Step 6After 10 days, the Applicant uponpresentation of the photocopystamped ‘Received’ collects the SpecialCertificate of Title. The Photocopy isStamped ‘Returned’ on completion.Documents required: Letter ofApplication for Special Title, StatutoryDeclaration, Copy of the Gazette,Passport Photographs and Generalreceipts of Payment.Fees paid:Registration fees – UGX 15,000/=Stamp Duty – UGX 10,000/=9. HOW TO CONVERT ALEASEHOLD TO A FREEHOLD LANDTITLEStep 1The Applicant must have in his/herpossession fully completed Forms 5& 19 in duplicate, a set of 3 authenticdeed plans, Duplicate Certificateof Title, 3 Passport Photographs,Receipts of Payment and a forwardingletter requesting for a conversion fromLeasehold to Freehold title signedby the District Land Officer of therespective District where the land islocated.If the land was titled after the cominginto force of the Land Act (2 nd July1998), then a Surrender Deed/Agreement of the Lease is required. Itis prepared by the Secretary DLB to beexecuted by the DLB and the applicant/ registered proprietor.Step 2The Applicant presents the full set oforiginal documents and a photocopyof the same, to Department of LandAdministration for Checking. ThePhotocopy is stamped ‘Received’ andreturned to the Applicant. The Applicantchecks with the Department of LandAdministration after 10 working daysto confirm their approval or rejection,and is given a letter advising him/heron the fees to be paid.Step 3Once approved, the documents areforwarded to Office of Titles for issuanceof a Freehold Title. The Applicantchecks after 10 working days if thereis a Surrender Deed/Agreement to beprocessed.Step 4The Applicant presents the photocopygiven to him/her by the Departmentof Land Administration stamped‘Received’ and identificationdocuments on collecting the FreeholdTitle after 20 working days. Theapplicant signs and the Photocopy isstamped ‘Returned’ on completion.Documents required: Forms 5 &19, Duplicate Certificate of Title,set of Deed Plans, set of Passportphotographs, General receipts ofPayment and a Requesting letter.Fees paid at the Ministry:Stamp duty- UGX 5,000/= andRegistration fees for the SurrenderDeed – UGX 10,000/=; RegistrationACCESS TO ACCURATE LAND INFORMATIONfees – UGX 10,000/=Assurance of Title – UGX 20,000/=issuance of the Title – UGX 20,000/=.10. HOW TO TRANSFER LANDUNDER LEASEHOLD AND FREEHOLDStep 1The Applicant must have in his/her possession fully completed setof Transfer forms which include aTransfer form and two Consent forms,A photocopy of the duplicate certificateof title and two authentic Passportphotographs of the buyer and seller.Step 2The Applicant presents the documentsto the Valuation Division for valuationassessment for Stamp duty. TheApplicant checks with the ValuationDivision within a period of 3 workingdays to pick the form and proceed topay stamp duty and registration feesin the Bank. Stamp duty is 1% of thevalue of the land as assessed by theChief Government Valuer.Step 3Pay the fees in the Bank, get a receiptand your Transfer form embossed. Getconsent from the Controlling Authorityof the Leasehold Title. Submit alldocumentation together with theDuplicate Certificate of Title, receiptsand photocopies of all documents tothe Office of Titles.Step 4The photocopy is stamped ‘Received’and returned to the client. Theapplicant is asked to check after 10working days.Step 5The Applicant presents identificationdocuments and the Photocopies tocollect the Duplicate Certificate of Title.The Applicant signs for the Title andthe Photocopy is stamped ‘Returned’on completion.Documents required: DuplicateCertificate of Title, set of Passportphotographs, embossed Transferform, consent form and Generalreceipts of Payment.Fees paid: Stamp duty- 1% of thevalue of the land; and Registrationfees – UGX 10,000/=; Consent fees –UGX 10,000/=; If it is a company anadditional UGX 5,000/=.11. HOW TO CORRECT ACERTIFICATE OR RECTIFY A TITLEStep 1The Applicant draws the attention ofthe error to the attention of the Office ofTitles in writing and submits it togetherwith the duplicate Certificate of Title.Where the rectification or correctioninvolves giving notice to parties, theapplicant checks after 5 working daysto confirm despatch of Notice andthere after checks after expiry of thenotice for a completed action.Where such Notice is not required, aclient checks after 10 working days.Documents required:Writen Communication and DuplicateCertificate of Title.Fees paid: No fees required.12. HOW TO REPLACE A MISSINGREGISTRY COPY OR WHITE PAGEStep 1The Applicant must have in his/her possession a transaction to beregistered, a Duplicate Certificateof Title and a request letter for aSubstitute, Passport Photograph and aset of Photocopy of all the documents.Step 2The Applicant presents the full set oforiginal documents and a photocopyof the same, to the Office of Titles forprocessing of the Substitute Certificateof Title. The Photocopy is stamped‘Received’ and returned to theApplicant.Step 3The Applicant checks with the Office ofTitles after 10 working days to confirmthe replacement of the original RegistryCopy and or White Page.Documents required: Letter ofApplication for Substitute, PassportPhotograph, Transaction to beRegistered.Fees paid: No fees required.13. HOW TO REGISTER A VARIATIONOF A LEASEStep 1The Applicant must have in his/her possession a letter from theControlling Authority for variation ofthe Lease, Duplicate Certificate of Titleand two Passport photographs. If thevariation involves change of Land use,then Form PPA 3 is included.Step 2The Applicant presents thedocuments to the Department of LandAdministration for assessment ofrevised ground rent and premium perannum and collects the documentsafter 3 working days to confirm theassessment.Step 3The Department of Land Administrationforwards the documents to the Officeof Titles for drafting of the Variationdeeds.Step 4The Applicant collects the Variationdeeds after 5 working days and takesthem for payment of stamp duty andRegistration fees and execution by theParties.Step 5The Applicant returns the embosseddocuments, dated, signed and sealedby the Chairperson and Secretaryof the Controlling Authority and theowner. A photocopy of all documentsis also submitted, which is stamped‘Received’ and returned to theApplicant.Step 6The Applicant checks after 10 workingdays to collect the completed DuplicateCertificate of Title.Documents required: Letter fromControlling Authority for variation ofLease, Duplicate Certificate of Title,Variation deeds, set of Passportphotographs, and General receipts ofPayment.Fees paid:Stamp duty – UGX 5,000/= per copyRegistration fees – UGX 20,000/=.14. HOW TO TRANSFER MAILO LANDStep 1The Applicant must have in his/herpossession:• A Transfer form;• Two Consent forms;• Photocopy of the duplicate Certificateof Title;• Two authentic Passport photographsof the buyer and seller.Step 2The property or land is assessed atmarket value for purposes of theApplicant paying stamp duty which is1%The Applicant Checks after 3 workingdays to collect Assessment.Step 3.The Applicant pays the stamp duty andregistration fees in the bank and gets areceipt and transfer form embossed byUganda Revenue Authority (URA).Step 4Submit all documentation togetherwith the Duplicate certificate of Title,Receipts and Photocopies of alldocuments to the Office of Title. Thephotocopy is stamped ‘Received’. Theapplicant is asked to check after 10working days to collect the Title.Documents Required:• Duplicate Certificate of Title• Set of Passport photographs.• Embossed Transfer form and consentform duly witnessed and dated.• General receipts of Payment.Fees paid at the Ministry/DistrictStamp Duty=1% of the value of the landRegistration fees UGX 10,000/= (Extraplots UGX 5,000/= each). Companyseal attracts additional UGX 5,000/=.15. HOW TO REGISTER A MORTGAGEStep 1The Applicant must have in his/herpossession:• Two sets of embossed, duly signedDated and witnessed MortgagesDeeds• Duplicate Certificate of Title• Two Passport Photographs of theperson registering the MortgageStep 2The Applicant presents the full set oforiginal documents and a photocopy ofthe same, to the same, to the Office ofTitles for processing. The photocopy isstamped ‘Received’ and returned to theApplicant.The Applicant checks with the Office ofTitles after 10 working days to confirmentry of the Mortgage upon the Register.Step 3The Applicant upon presentation of thephotocopy stamped ‘Received’ collectsthe Duplicate Certificate of Title togetherwith a Mortgage Deed.The Photocopy is stamped ‘Returned’on completion.Documents Required:• Two sets of Mortgage Deeds andDuplicate Certificate of Title• Set of Passport photographs andGeneral receipts of paymentFees paid at the Ministry/DistrictStamp duty 0.05% of the value of theMortgageRegistration fees- UGX 15,000/=. If it isa company, an additional UGX 5,000/=is paid for perusal of company records.If the Mortgage affects more than oneTitle, UGX 5000/= is paid for each extraplot.Continued to page 38The land reforms are being implemented under the Second Private Sector Competitiveness Project (PSCP II)a Government of Uganda / World Bank funded Project managed by the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)For further information contact the Ministry’s Spokesperson (Dennis Obbo) P. O. Box 7096 Kampala Email: dennisfo@mlhud.go.ug Website: www.mlhud.go.ug Tel: 0414 373511 Fax: 0414 230879

42 38 NEW VISION, Friday, Monday, December January 23, 16, 2011 2012ADVERTContinued from page 37ACCESS TO ACCURATE LAND INFORMATION16. HOW TO ACQUIRE A LEASEHOLDLAND TITLEStep 1 - At the District• The Applicant goes to the DistrictLand Office or Area Land Committeeto pick the Application Form 8, fill it,attach 4 passport photos and submitthem to the Area Land Committeeafter paying the required fees ofUGX 10,000/=.• The Area Land Committee receivesthe Application and issues a noticefor a public hearing using Form 10.• The Area Land Committee visits thesite and together with the neighboursfill and sign the Demarcation Form23. The Area Land Committee alsocomplies an inspection Report andsubmits the documents to the DistrictLand Office.• The District Land officer preparesa technical report based on thePhysical Planning Guidelines, inconsultation with the establishedPhysical Planning Committee andforwards all the documents to theDistrict Land Board for approval, afterwhich, the documents are returned tothe District Land Officer to preparethe lease offer using Form 18. TheDistrict Land Officer then forwardsall the documents to the Ministry ofLands for preparation of the LandTitle.Step 2- At the MinistryThe Applicant must have in his/herpossession:• Fully completed Forms 8, 10, 18 and23• Area Land Committee Report• District Land Officer’s TechnicalReport• 3 Passport Photos• A forwarding letter and• Receipts of payment of Applicationfees, premium and Ground Rent.Step 3The Applicant presents the full set oforiginal documents and a photocopyof the same to the Department of LandAdministration for checking.The photocopy is stamped ‘Received’and returned to the Applicant. TheApplicant checks with the Departmentof Land Administration after 10 workingdays to confirm their approval orrejection.Step 4If the application is approved, theApplicant goes ahead to make paymentof fees to URA; If rejected then a letterexplaining rejection is written and alldocuments returned to Applicant forcorrection and re-submission.LAND REGISTRATION PROCEDURESStep 4The documents are forwarded to theoffice of Titles for preparation andissuance of Lease agreements.The Applicant checks after 10 workingdays to pick up the Lease agreements forsigning and sealing by the Chairpersonand Secretary of the ControllingAuthority i.e Uganda Land Commissionor the respective District Land Boardand to pay stamp duty, which is 1%of the premium and 1% of the annualrent multiplied by the number of yearsgranted.Step 5The Applicant presents fully signed andsealed lease documents by the UgandaLand Commission or the District LandBoard Chairperson and Secretary andLease agreements embossed by URA.The Applicant is given a photocopyof the Lease agreements stamped‘Received’ and checks after 20 workingdays.Documents Required:• Form 8, 10, 18 and 23• Set of Deeds Plans• Set of Passport Photographs• General receipts of Payment• Requesting Letter.Fees paid at URA:1% of the Premium and Ground RentFees paid at the Ministry/District• Registration fees UGX 10,000/=• Assurance of Title UGX 20,000/=• Insurance fees UGX 20,000/=• Preparation of Lease UGX 20,000/=17. HOW TO ACQUIRE A FREEHOLDLAND TITLEStep 1The Applicant goes to the District LandOffice or Area Land Committee to pickthe Application Form 4, fill it, attach4 passport photographs and submitthem to the Area Land Committeeafter paying the required fees of UGX10,000/=.• The Area Committee receives theApplication and issues a notice for aPublic hearing using Form 10.• The Area Land Committee visits thesite and together with the neighboursfill and sign the Demarcation Form23. The Area Land Committee alsocompiles an Inspection Report andsubmits the documents to the DistrictLand Office.• The District Land Officer prepares atechnical report based on the PhysicalPlanning Guidelines, in consultationwith the established PhysicalPlanning Committee and forwardsthe documents to the District LandBoard for approval, after which, theDistrict Land Officer forwards thedocuments to the Ministry of Landsfor preparation of the Land Title.Step 2The Applicant must have in his/herpossession:• Fully completed Form 4, 10, and 23,In case of acquisition of a Freehold byGrant from a Controlling Authority,the Applicant fills Form 19• Area Land Committee Report• District Land Officer’s TechnicalReport• 3 Passport Photos• A forwarding letter andit• Receipts of payment of Applicationfees.Step 3The Applicant presents the full setof original documents in Duplicateand a photocopy of the same to theDepartment of Land Administration forchecking.The Photocopy is stamped ‘Received’and returned to the Applicant.The Applicant checks with theDepartment of Land Administrationafter 10 working days to confirm theirapproval or rejection.Step 4If approval is given, the Applicant goesahead to make payment of fees to URAand if rejected, a letter explainingrejection is written and all documentsreturned to Applicant for correction andre-submission.Step 5Once approved the documents areforwarded to the Office of Titles forissuance of a Freehold Land Title. TheApplicant checks after 20 working days.Documents Required:• Form 4, 10, 19 and 23• Set of Deeds Plans• Set of 4 Passport Photographs• General receipts of Payment• Requesting Letter• Fees paid at the Ministry/District:• Registration fees UGX 10,000/=• Assurance of Title UGX 20,000/=• Issuance of the Title UGX 20,000/=• Application fees UGX 10,000/=NAMES OF LAND FORMS• Form 4: Application for conversionfrom Customary tenure to Freehold /Grant of Freehold• Form 5: Application for Conversionof Leasehold out of former PublicLand to Freehold• Form 8: Application for a Leasehold• Form 10: Notice of Hearing ofApplication for Grant of Freehold /Leasehold• Form 18: Lease / Sub Lease Offer• Form 19: Freehold Offer• Form 23: Demarcation Form• Form PPA 2: Application forSubdivision / Consolidation ofLands and Buildings (Under thePhysical Planning Act 2010).• Form PPA 3: Application for changeof use (Under the Physical PlanningAct 2010).►►The mentioned Land Forms areavailable on the Ministry website(www.mlhud.go.ug) and at DistrictLand Offices free of charge;►►Allocations of land are done outsidethe Ministry by the ControllingAuthorities, e.g Uganda LandCommission and District LandBoards. The Allocations areprocessed by Department of LandAdministration and Departmentof Land Registration Department(Office of Titles).►►Deed Plans are processed fromDepartment of Surveys and Mapping(Entebbe) or the respective DistrictSurvey Offices. Mutation forms arealso processed by Departmentof Surveys & Mapping or theirrespective Districts Survey Offices.Only Subdivisions are approved bythe Office of Titles.►►Disputes on land are handledby Courts of Law. The Ministryonly mediates complaints thatcan be rectified by administrativemeasures or where Parties arewilling to amicably settle the matter.►►Capacity building of staff andawareness creation to the Publicis handled by the Ministry inconjunction with other lineMinistries and DevelopmentPartners.►►Complaints and Clarificationsare directed to either theCommissioner Land Registration,Commissioner Surveys andMapping, Commissioner LandAdministration or the MinistrySpokesperson depending on theissue.The land reforms are being implemented under the Second Private Sector Competitiveness Project (PSCP II)a Government of Uganda / World Bank funded Project managed by the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)For further information contact the Ministry’s Spokesperson (Dennis Obbo) P. O. Box 7096 KampalaEmail: dennisfo@mlhud.go.ug Website: www.mlhud.go.ug Tel: 0414 373511 Fax: 0414 230879