The MLNR's mandate is governed by the Constitution of Tonga, Land Act, relevant Laws and Regulations and other general instructions that direct the Ministry's strategic obligations and stakeholder's expectations of the Ministry. These are administered by the Ministry through its engagement with its stakeholder. They include His Majesty and Privy Council, Cabinet, Legislative Assembly, Judiciary, Nobles and Estate Holders, Ministries/Departments/Agencies (MDAs), public enterprises, private sectors, development partners and the public.
The Ministry's mandate is premised fundamentally on the Act of the Constitution of Tonga and the Land Act and the following Legislation.
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The Attorney General's Office, updated as of July 2022.
| Legislations | Regulations/Declaration | |
|---|---|---|
| a. | Act of the Constitution of Tonga | |
| b. | Land Act | Declaration of Cemetries |
| Land (Occupation of Aliens) Regulations | ||
| Land (Quarry) Regulations | ||
| Land (Removal of Sand) Regulations | ||
| Land (Timber) Regulations | ||
| Land Court Rules 1991 | ||
| c. | Minerals Act | |
| d. | Maritime Zones Act | |
| e. | Petroleum Mining Act | Petroleum Mining Regulations |
| f. | Royal Estates Act | |
| g. | Roads Act 2020 | Proclamations by the Minister of Lands, Proclaiming Public Roads (include Road closures) |
| h. | Parks and Reserves Act | Parks and Reserves Declaration |
| i. | Seabed Mineral Act 2014 | |
| j. | National Spatial Planning and Management Act 2012 | |
| k. | Water Resources Management Act 2020 | |
| l. | Public Finance Management Act Regulations and Treasury Regulations | |
| m. | Public Services Act Regulations and Treasury Instructions | |
| n. | Ombudsman Act |