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<p>Before making a decision on the disposal of land under section 14 of the British
Indian Ocean Territory (Constitution) Order 20014, the Commissioner would be obliged
to:</p><ul><li>Consider and comply with any law for the time being in force in the
Territory. This would include the Acquisition of Land for Public Purposes Ordinance
1983, which confirms and declares that all land in the Territory is Crown Land. Before
any disposition of land could lawfully be made, this Ordinance would require amendment
or repeal. Such amendment or repeal would be subject to the disallowance procedure
provided by section 11 of the Order;</li><li>Confirm and comply with any instructions
provided by a Secretary of State; and</li><li>Ensure that any disposition of land
could otherwise lawfully be granted in accordance with the Order.</li></ul>
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