SECTION 36

(1) Projects or operations initiated by a local authority shall be implemented in accordance with the land laws and regulations in force. (2) For projects or operation sinitiated by a decision of the State on the territory of a council, the opinions of the Regional Council and the Municipal Council concerned shall be sought, save where national defence or public order requirements dictate otherwise. (3) The decision referred to in sub-section (2) above shall be notified to the Regional Council or the Municipal Council concerned for information. (4) National domain land may, where necessary, be registered in the name of the council or region, particularly to serve as a site for the implementation of collective infrastructure projects.