17ALand to be brought under this Act upon subdivision

17A Land to be brought under this Act upon subdivision

[Section 17A Inserted by No. 48 of 1990, s. 9 ]

(1)  On and after the appointed day the owner of land which is not registered land shall not subdivide any land –

(a) held under the same title; or

(b) included in one subsisting legal mortgage by conveyance of the fee simple –

unless the owner has made an application under section 11 to bring the land under this Act.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(2)  In subsection (1) subdivide, in respect of land, means to divide the surface of that land legally by creating estates or interests giving separate rights of occupation.