Lands Tribunal (Hong Kong)

Lands Tribunal
Country  Hong Kong
Location  Hong Kong
Authorized by Hong Kong Basic Law
Decisions are appealed to Court of Appeal
Website http://www.judiciary.gov.hk/en/crt_services/pphlt/html/lands.htm
Chief District Judge
Currently His Honour Judge LI

The Lands Tribunal is a tribunal in Hong Kong that deals with legal disputes over land. It was established by the Lands Tribunal Ordinance (Cap. 17).

Judges

It has three professional judges: a President who is a Judge of the Court of First Instance of the High Court and two Presiding Officers, who are District Judges. There is also a Member of the Tribunal who is a qualified surveyor. The President and a Presiding Officer may either sit alone or together with a Member in hearing cases. A Member may also sit alone in hearing cases.

Disputes not resolved at this level is taken to the Court of Appeal (Hong Kong).

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