157. Protection of bona fide purchasers, Authority and Registrar

Terms defined in s 4

• Authority

  Authority

  Defined · s 4

  “Authority” means the Singapore Land Authority established under the Singapore Land Authority Act 2001;

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• land

  land

  Defined · s 4

  “land” means —(a)the surface of any defined parcel of the earth, so much of the subterranean space below and so much of the column of airspace above the surface whether or not held apart from the surface as is reasonably necessary for the proprietor’s use and enjoyment, and includes any estate or interest therein and all vegetation growing thereon and structures affixed thereto; or(b)any parcel of airspace or any subterranean space whether or not held apart from the surface of the earth and described with certainty by reference to a plan approved by the Chief Surveyor and filed with the Authority, and includes any estate or interest therein and all vegetation growing thereon and structures affixed thereto,and where the context so permits, the proprietorship of land includes natural rights to air, light, water and support and the right of access to any highway on which the land abuts;

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• proprietor

  proprietor

  Defined · s 4

  “proprietor” means any person who appears from the land‑register to be the person entitled to an estate or interest in any land which has been brought under the provisions of this Act, and includes a mortgagee, chargee and lessee;

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• purchaser

  purchaser

  Defined · s 4

  “purchaser” means a person who, in good faith and for valuable consideration, acquires an estate or interest in land, and includes a mortgagee, chargee and lessee; and

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• Registrar

  Registrar

  Defined · s 4

  “Registrar” means the Registrar of Titles appointed under section 5;

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