Boundaries and Survey Maps Act 1998 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Survey
6. Duties of Chief Surveyor
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Chief Surveyor
“Chief Surveyor” means the Chief Surveyor appointed under section 3(1), and includes an acting Chief Surveyor appointed under section 3(2);
to assign a lot number, strata lot number and accessory lot number which would enable a parcel of land to be identified for the purposes of any written law;
to maintain all survey records;
to make available copies of survey records and plans on payment of the prescribed fees; and
to perform such other functions specified in this Act or any other written law.
For the purposes of subsection (1), the Chief Surveyor may inspect all records submitted and deposited by any registered surveyor, and request for any information from any registered surveyor that the Chief Surveyor requires.
registered surveyor
“registered surveyor” means a registered surveyor within the meaning given by the Land Surveyors Act 1991;
The survey records and plans for any land may be maintained by the Chief Surveyor in any electronic media or other means.
land
“land” includes —(a)a parcel of land which is in the actual possession of the owner or other person holding by, through or under the owner;(b)land covered by water;(c)a building or a structure erected on land;(d)any parcel of airspace or any subterranean space, whether or not held apart from the surface of the earth; and(e)any estate or interest in land;