Vanuatu - Legislation - General Index to Revised Acts 1988

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Vanuatu - Legislation - GENERAL INDEX

LAWS OF THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU

Index

GENERAL INDEX

compiled by

Robert Spicer, M.A.

Figures in bold type refer to Chapter numbers. Figures in Roman type refer to Chapter page numbers. Figures in italic type refer to page numbers in Subsidiary Legislation.

References to Constitutional matters appear as Const. followed by the appropriate page number or numbers.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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ABATTOIRS

animals-

diseased, removal where, 99:7
enclosures for, 99:6
entry restriction where not for slaughter,51:4
inspection of, 99:7
register of animals slaughtered, 51:5,99:8
rest before slaughter, 51:3, 99:6

approval-

annulment of, 99:9
application for, 99:4
conditions for grant of, 99:4-6
exemptions from requirement, 99:3
form of application, 99: 10
permit to buy meat from exempted supplier, 99:3-4
requirement, 99:3

approved abattoir-

carcasses, rails for moving, 99:5
cattle slaughter separate from pigs, 99:7

cold storage-

provisions, 99:6
use of, restrictions, 99:8

construction, conditions to be complied with,51:3
design requirements, 51:3
electricity supply, 99:5
enforcement of provisions, 99:9
equipment requirements, 51:4
export approved abattoir, meaning, 98:5
hygiene requirements, 51:4, 99:5
inspection of meat. See meat inspection below
inspection of premises, 51:7, 99:8
meaning, 99:3, 100:2
meat export processing establishment,

registration and licensing, 99:4

meat, grading and stamping, 99:8
meat inspection

appointment of inspectors, 99:3
powers of inspectors, 99:8
procedure, 99:8

notification of intended slaughter, 99:7
offences and penalties, 99:9
pigs, slaughter procedure, 99:7
premises-

design requirements, 51:3
remedying of defaults, 99:8
structural requirements, 99:4

register of slaughtering, 51:5, 99:8
removal of diseased animals, 99:7
slaughter procedure, requirements, 99:7
smoking prohibition, 99:6
sterilising equipment, 99:6
transport of carcasses, 99:6
unfit meat, destruction, 99:8
viscera, containers for, 99:7
water supply, 99:5,6
workers in, hygiene requirements, 99:6

ABSINTHE

prohibition, 4:2

ACCIDENTS

road traffic. See ROAD TRAFFIC-accidents

ACTS OF PARLIAMENT

amendment, provision for, 116:5
assent-

effect of, 116:3
President, form of statement of, 116:6
procedure for, 116:3

assented copies to be original copies, 116:4
authentication by Clerk, 116:3,6
Clerk of Parliament, functions of, 116:3
coming into force, date of, 116:4
commencement, date of, 116:4
evidence, status of originals and copies, 116:4
form of Acts and Bills, 116:3
notification in Gazette, 116:4,5
numbering of, 116:4
preparation after passing of Bills, 116:3
publication, requirements as to, 116:4
repeal, provision for, 116:5
reprinting and revisions, 116:5
retrospective effect, commencement date,116:4
special majority, certification where passed by, 116:5
words of enactment, 116:3,5

ACUPUNCTURE. See HEALTH PRACTITIONERS

ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICTS

District Commissioners, authority of, 106:2

ADMINISTRATOR

trust company acting as. See TRUST COMPANY

AERATED WATERS

bottles, hygiene requirements, 56:4
factories-

animals on premises, 56:4
certificate of compliance with provisions. 56:2,10
cleanliness requirements, 56:3
inspection, 56:6
permit to maintain-

application form, 56:7,9
display of, 56:6
requirement, 56:2
suspension, notice of, 56:8

structural requirements, 56:2-3
vehicles, name display on, 56:4
workers, health precautions, 56:4

meaning, 56:2

AFFIDAVIT

Commissioner for Oaths, authority of, 37:4
meaning, 37:4

AFFIRMATION

alternative to oath, as, 37:3
oaths, forms of, 37:2 See also OATHS

AGRICULTURAL FEES

authorisation, 74:4
compulsory disease control procedures, no charge for, 74:4
prescription of, 74:2
regulations-

matters within scope of, 74:2
text of, 74:4-7

scale of fees, 74:5-7

AGRICULTURE

fees to Department of Agriculture and Livestock.
See AGRICULTURAL FEES

AIR/SEA RESCUE. See SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATION

AIRCRAFT. See also CIVIL AVIATION

accidents, reports of, 89:2
airport departure tax, 77:2
arriving in Vanuatu-

baggage inspection-

rhinoceros beetle prevention, 28:2

disembarkation from-

meaning, 21:3

kitchen scraps, off-loading, 98:13
report of arrival-

rhinoceros beetle prevention,28:2

rhinoceros beetle prevention provisions, 28:2
veterinary inspections, 98:13

customs controls-

confiscation, power of, 3:19

drugs, unlawfully carrying, 12:13
plants, import of living-

rhinoceros beetle prevention, 28:2

poliomyelitis danger area, arrival from-

crew disembarkation, 21:4
loading operations. etc., control. 21:5

poliomyelitis precautions, responsibility for,21:5
restriction of movement of, public order powers, 84:8,9
search and rescue operations, requisition for,89:2
search of, public order provisions, 84:8
wrecks, discovery of, 89:2

AIRPORTS

airport departure tax, 77:2
Bauerfield Airport, search and rescue headquarters, 89:2
customs controls-

loading and unloading goods, 3:7

departure tax, 178:1-2

amount, 178:2
exemptions, 178:2
method of payment, 178:2
regulations, 178:2

ALCOHOL

crude spirit

importation control, 8:2
meaning, 8:2
transportation prohibition. 8:2

industrial purposes, for-

importation, 8:2

pharmaceutical purposes, for-

importation, 8:2

pure alcohol-

import offences, 8:3
importation, 8:2
meaning, 8:2
sale, permission for, 8:2
transportation, prohibition, 8:2

ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS

aerodrome licence-

form of, 52: 15
requirement, 52:5

cinema/theatre licence-

form of licence, 52:13
requirement, 52:4

club licence-

form of, 52:14
requirement, 52:4

combined on- and off- licence-

division of premises, 52:4
forms of licence, 52:12,13
types of licence, 52:4

consumption of liquor-

places, restrictions as to, 52:6-7
under age of 18, 52:7

import permit-

application procedure, 52:3
forms of-

(alcohol importation), 8:4
(liquor licensing), 52:9

requirement, 52:3

importation-

authorisation requirement, 8:2
offences and penalties, 8:3

licence fees-

proportion of year, for, 52:5
table of, 52:17
time for payment, 52:6
variation for special hours, 52:7

licensed premises-

closure, grounds for, 52:8
construction requirements, 52:19
games of chance prohibited, 52:8
hours of opening, 52:7
meaning, 52:3
obstruction of officer on, 52:19
storage requirements for liquor, 52:19
transfer of ownership, 52:6

licences generally-

application procedure, 52:5
duration of validity, 52:5
premises, removal to new, 52:6
regulations enforcement, 52:19
renewal procedure, 52:5
suspension or withdrawal, 52:8
unlicensed sale as offence, 52:5

licensing offences and penalties, 52:8,9
meaning, 52:7
night club licence-

form of, 52:15
openings hours, 52:7
requirement, 52:4

occasional licence-

form of, 52:14
requirement, 52:4

off licence-

forms of, 52: 10,11
hours of opening, 52:7
opening of liquor container on premises 52:6
types of licence, 52:3-4

on-licence

forms of licence, 52:11, 12
opening hours, 52:7
types of, 52:4

pleasure boat licences, 52:5,16
regulations, offences, against, 52:19
sale-

hours of opening, remaining premises after, persons under age of 18, 52:6,7
intoxicated persons, to, 52:6
permission, requirement for, 8:2
permit, form of, 8:4
unlawful sales, 52:7

wine, meaning, 52:3

ALIENATED LAND 123: 4-5

applications to island court where identity of custom owners in dispute, 123:4-5
approval of lease or agreement, options open to Minister, 145:6
conclusion of negotiations, fixing of' day, 145:6
corporate bodies, restrictions, 145:4
custom owners-

improvements, payment for, 145:6,7
payments to mortgagee, 145:5
representation where unidentified, 145:7-8
submission of agreement or lease, date for, 145:6
trustee for, 145:7-8
voluntary negotiations, 145:5

entitlement of alienator to remain on. 123:4
improvements-

criteria for evaluation, 145:7
Lands Referee to value, 145:7
meaning, 145:3
payment for, 145:6.7

Lands Referee decision of, 145:7

meaning, 145:3
referral to, 145:6-7
valuation of improvements, 145:7

meaning. 145:5
referrals to Supreme Court on identity of alienator, 123:4
registration of alienators, 145:3,4
registration of mortgages, 145:4,5
regulations, Minister's power to make, 145:8
restriction of rights, 145:4
substitution of registered alienators, 145:4
vacation of alienated land, 145:7

AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION Const. 22

bills for, Const. 22
procedure, Const. 22
referendums, requiring support of, Const. 22

AMUSEMENT MACHINES

tax on. See AMUSEMENT MACHINES TAX

AMUSEMENT MACHINES TAX

calculation, basis of, 33:2
collection procedure, 33:3
declaration of machines-

annual requirement, 33:3
non-declaration, penalty, 33:4
requirement before operation, 33:2

exempt machines, 33:2
illegal operation-

confiscation as penalty, 33:3
reporting of, 33:4

machines liable to, 33:2
operator to be liable, 33:2
payment, period for, 33:3
penalties for offences, 33:4
rate of tax payable, 33:2
registration numbers for machines, 33:3

ANIMAL IMPORTATION

biological products, 201:7
compensation-

not payable. 201:6

crates accompanying animals, 201:6
declaration on arrival in Vanuatu, 201:4
destruction-

costs of', 201:6

Director-
appointment., 201:8
equipment accompanying animals. 201:6
examination on board vessels. 201:4-5
landing without permission, 201:5
offences, 201:8
orders prohibiting, 201:8
prescribed ports, 201:4
production of documents, 201:4
provisional permit, 201:4
quarantine-

areas. 201:7
enforcement, 201:5-6
expenses, 201:7
orders relating to, 201:8
performance, 201:6
power of officer to inspect, 201:7

regulations by Minister, 201:9
removal without permission, 201:5
repeal of provisions, 201:9
restriction, 201:4
seizure-

costs of, 201:6

ANIMAL PRODUCTS

imports-

bovine embryos and semen, 98:9-10
ram's embryos and semen, 98: 10

meaning, 98:5

ANIMALS. See also LIVESTOCK. and names of types of animals e.g. DOGS: TURTLES

bovine. See BOVINE ANIMALS
brucellosis eradication measures. See BRUCELLOSIS ERADICATION
captive animals, meaning, 78:2
carcass, meaning, 102:3
cruelty to, prevention of, 78:2,3
death, unexplained, duty to report, 98:26
Department of Agriculture and Livestock fees, 74:6-7
diseases of-

countries free from specific diseases, import schedules, 98:27-29
import restrictions to control, 98:6.
See also imports below

domestic animal, meaning, 78:2
export, agricultural fees, 74:6
feeding stuffs for. See FEEDING STUFFS FOR ANIMALShealth inspection where imported, See imports below

holdings-

meaning-

(animal imports),
98:5
(butcheries), 100:2

importation. See ANIMAL IMPORTATION

imports-

agricultural fees, 74:6
application for licence. 98:12
crates and equipment used, disinfection, 98:13
designated ports, restriction to, 98:12
disease control restrictions, 98: 11-12
diseases, schedules of countries free from
specific, 98:27-29
documents to be produced before unloading, 98:12-13
foreign country, meaning. 98:5
health inspection-

arrangement with owners. 98:25
certificate. 98:13
injury to animal during. 98:26
owners. duty of. 98:26
powers of veterinary inspectors, 98:25

infringement of provisions. reporting, 98:27
licence issue, 98:12
offences and penalties. 98:26-27
permission to import. 98:6
port open to imports, meaning, 98:5
quarantine See QUARANTINE-

animals arriving in Vanuatu

unlawful import. 98:26
unloading prohibited where conditions not complied with, 98:13
infected animals, requirements. 98:26
meaning, 78:2, 98:5, 102:3
movement control-

brucellosis eradication measures. See BRUCELLOSIS ERADICATION

movement within Vanuatu, meaning, 98:24
permits for movement, 98:24-25
veterinary inspection required, 98:25
poisoned bait, prohibition, 64:5
quarantine. See QUARANTINE-animals arriving in Vanuatu
slaughter of. See SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS
tetanus control-

carcase destruction, 11:2

transportation, cruelty prevention, 78:2
trespass by cattle-

statutory control, 15:2

veterinary fees, 74:7

(Department of Agriculture and Livestock)

veterinary inspectors-

entry on land or premises, 98:25,26. See also VETERINARY INSPECTORS

veterinary officer. See VETERINARY OFFICER

APPEAL

Assessment Commission, from, 36:8
criminal cases, in, 136:50-52

appellant in prison, 136:50
costs, 136:52
final. 136:52
fixing of appeal, 136:51
further evidence, 136:52
order of registrar to be served on respondent, 136:51
powers of appeal court, 136:51-52
procedure on. 136:50
release pending. 136:52
standing for record, 136:50
summary rejection, 136:51

Court of Appeal, to, 136:50
decision of Commissioner of Maritime Affairs, from, 131:9
decisions of licensing officers, from, 53:17
Election Disputes Committee, from, 126:46
firearms, and, 198: 10
Hotel and Licensed Premises Tax assessments, 141:5
immigration, and, 66:11 -12
island court, from, 167:6-7
Land Surveyors Board, from, 175:5,7
Law Council Disciplinary Committee, from, 119:5
magistrates' courts from, 136:50
matrimonial causes, and, 192:7
Public Service Disciplinary Board, from, 129:6
registration of and leases, and, 163:36. See also LAND LEASES
registration of trade union, and, 161:6
senior police officers, by, 105:18
subordinate police officers, by, 105:17
Supreme Court, to, 136:50

health practitioners, by, 164:7-8
stamp duties, and. See STAMP DUTIES

APPEAL COURT

order to be certified to trial court, 136:52
powers of, 136:51-52

ARMED FORCES. See also VISITING FORCES

ARMORIAL BEARINGS, VANUATU NATIONAL

diagram of form of, 107:4
meaning, 107:2

ARMS, USE OF MILITARY

unlawful drill as offence, 84:4

ARRANGEMENT (COMPANIES)

amalgamations, 191: 110
appeals against arrangement, 191:137
binding nature of, 191:109
information to creditors and members, 191:109-110
liquidator, powers of, 191:122
meetings-

court's power to order, 191:109
notice of, 191:109

reconstruction and amalgamation, as to,191:110
report of Official Receiver, hearing of, 191:267
sanctioning, 191:137
scheme or contract, dissenting shareholder, 191:111
transferee company, notice by, 191:111,394

ARREST. See also POLICE

assistance to judicial officer or police officer,136:14
contributories, absconding, 191:129
detention and search-

boats, 136:11
persons, 136:11
vehicles, 136:11

detention of person arrested without warrant, 136:13
how made, 136:11
mode of searching, 136:12,
no unnecessary restraint, 136: 11
offensive weapons-

power to seize, 136:12

police officer-

deputing subordinate to arrest without warrant, 136:12
disposal of person arrested, 136:13
without warrant, 136:12

police to report, 136:13
power to break open doors and windows for purposes of liberation, 136:11

private person, by, 136:13

disposal of persons arrested, 136:13

refusal to give name and residence, 136:12
search of arrested persons, 136:11
search of place entered by person sought to be arrested, 136: 11
warrant, 136:18-20

avoidance of service of summons, and, 136:18
contents, 136:18-19
directed to police officer, execution of, 136:19
disobedience to summons, and, 136:18
duration, 136:18-19
execution-

place, 136:1
time, 136:19

form, 136:18-19
irregularities in, 136:19-20
notification of substance, 136:19
person arrested to be brought before court without delay, 136:19
power to direct recognizance to be taken, 136:19
to whom directed, 136:19

ARREST ON WARRANT

customs officers, powers of, 3:14

ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

alteration of-

alternative to winding up, in, 191:113
liability of members, 191:30
procedure, 191:22

binding nature of, 191:29
copies to be given to members, 191:30
form of-

company limited by guarantee, 191:205-213
printing and signatures, 191:22
statutory requirement, 191:23
unlimited company, for, 191:214-215

registration requirement, 191:22
regulations, prescription of, 191:22
statements in-

requirements, 191:22

ASSEMBLY

notification-

incorrect, 84:7
requirement, 84:6

prohibition. power as to, 84:6

ASSESSORS

exemption from service, 136,41
expenses. 136:57
ground of objection to, 136:41-42

disposal of, 136:42

list of. 136:41
notice to, 136:41
persons ineligible, 136:40-41
qualification of, 136:40
scale of allowances, 136:41

ATTORNEY GENERAL

appointment, 118:2
establishment of office, 118:2
functions of, 118:2
legal appointments made by, 118:2
private practice prohibited, 118:2
Solicitor General, exercise of functions by, 118:2-3

AUDIT OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

Auditor General-

annual report by, 165:4
appointment, 165:2
delegation by, 165:3
duties, 165:3
estimates, 165:2
inquiries, 165:5
powers, 165:3-4
powers in relation to statutory corporations, 165: 5
report of irregularities by, 165:4-5
reports, 165:5.
special reports, 165:5
staff, 165:2
term of office, 165:2

defective vouchers, 165:4
improper retention of public money, 165:5
test audits, 165:4

AUDITORS

companies, of. See COMPANIES-auditors

BAIL

bond for appearance, 136:21
committal of person bound by bond, 136:22
condition-

power to order sufficient, 136:21

decision of the Supreme Court, 136:22
discharge from custody of person released, 136:21
order refusing-

no appeal against, 136:22

power to release from custody, 136:21
presiding magistrate responsible for forwarding file to Supreme Court, 136:22
refusal-

statement of rights to be read on, 136:22

report by presiding magistrate to Supreme Court. 136:22
special conditions. 136:21

BALANCE SHEET

Companies-

accounts and reports to be annexed to, 191:85
annual requirement, 191:78
annual return, with, 191:68-69
auditors' report annexation of, 191:85
contents, 191:79
directors, duties of, 191:228,232
members, copies to be sent to, 191:8 6
signatures on, 191:85

BANKERS

privilege of-

company inspections, 191:95,98,180

BANKING

Development Bank of Vanuatu. See DEVELOPMENT BANK OF VANUATU

BANKRUPTCY

contributories, of, 191:122
directors of companies, of, 191:102
members of companies, of, 191:114-15
Official Receiver in, See OFFICIAL RECEIVER (BANKRUPTCY)

BANKRUPTCY RULES

winding up, application to, 191:138

BANKS AND BANKING. See also CENTRAL BANK OF VANUATU;FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

accepting deposits of money, meaning, 63:3
assets, minimum holding of liquid, 63:8-9
audit and examination-

appointment of persons, 63:9
contraventions revealed, powers as to, 63:10

auditor-

production of books, 63:10
appointment requirements, 63:10,11

auditor's report-

annual meeting, reading at, 63: 11

balance sheet, requirements, 63:9
bank, meaning, 63:3
banking business, meaning, 63:3
business transactions, restrictions on, 63:7,8
capital, minimum requirement, 63:6,13
commercial activities, restrictions on, 63:8
directors-

advances to, restrictions, 63:7-8
meaning, 63:3

licensing as financial institutions.
See FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -licensing
manager. meaning, 63:3
merchant banking business. meaning, 63:3
name to include word "bank", 63:7
officers. meaning, 63:3
use of word "bank", 63:7

BAUERFIELD AIRPORT

emergency air search service headquarters, BOOKS 89:2

BICYCLES

lighting requirements- $11

offences and penalties, 29:35
required lights, 29:8

motorised, as "vehicles", 29:3

(pedestrian crossings)

BILL OF EXCHANGE

companies, capacity of, 191:35

BILLS OF SALE

stamp duty, 68:17

BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS

import-

disease control restrictions, 98:11

meaning, 98:5

BIRDS

wild, protection of-

capture, permit for, 30:3
devices, confiscation of, 30:3
enforcement of provisions, 30:4
game wardens, authority of, 30:4
hunting of protected species, 30:2
names of protected species, 30:2
night hunting prohibited, 30:3
penalties for offences, 30:3
sale etc., of protected species, 30:3
trapping apparatus, import restrictions, 30:3

BIRTHS, REGISTRATION. See also CIVIL STATUS-central register

acknowledgements-

registration of, 61:5
birth and death, simultaneous registration, 61:7
declaration of birth, 61:7
discovery of newborn child, 61:7
entries in register-

form of, 61:5,13-14
particulars to be included, 61:5,7

name, entry or alteration, 61:6
period for registration, 61:7

BISLAMA LANGUAGE

Commissions of Inquiry reports, 85:3

BONDED WAREHOUSES

customs requirements, 3:11-12
dangerous goods excluded, 3:12
Government bonded warehouse-

bond certificate, 3:12
declaration for admission, 3: 11

period of storage, 3:12
placing of imported goods in, 3:11

BONDS

issue of. See ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOANS

BOOKS

deposit and preservation-

application of provisions, 88:2
offences and penalties, 88:3
printer, duty of, 88:2
public consultation of books, 88:2
requirements, 88:2
storage, regulation of, 88:3

meaning, 88:2
printed, meaning, 88:2

BOUNDARIES (LAND)

statutory requirements, 14:2

BOVINE ANIMALS. See also CATTLE;

LIVESTOCK

import-

disease restrictions as to specific, 98:6
documents to accompany, 98: 15
semen or embryos, restrictions, 98:9,18

BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS

herd officially free from, meaning, 98:5

BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS ERADICATION

areas of application of provisions, 59:4
certificate of compulsory slaughter-

carcase, to accompany, 59:2
form of, 59:6
issue, 59:3

compensation for compulsory slaughter, 59:2,3-4
confiscation of meat, 59:3,7
destruction of infected cattle, 59:2
enforcement of provisions, 59:4
infected region-

declaration of, 59:2
livestock dealings, restriction, 59:2
map of, 59:5

offences against eradication provisions, 59:4
stock farms, inspection of, 59:2
tests, intradermal, 59:2

BRUCELLOSIS

herd officially free from, meaning 98:5

BRUCELLOSIS ERADICATION

abortion in animals, action on, 102:6
acute outbreaks, destruction of herds, 102:6-7
animals, presentation for serum testing, 102:5
area of acute infection, declaration, 102:6
bulls, isolation of, 102:6
carcasses-

acute outbreaks, disposal in, 102:7
movement restriction, 102:4
reactors, of, disposal procedure, 102:5

castration as preventive measure-

acute outbreaks, in, 102:6
bulls after testing, 102:6
compensation to owner. 102:7

compensation for slaughter or castration, 102:7
cows in calf, isolation, 102:5
forms, prescription of, 102:8
milk, movement control, 102:4
movement of cattle, restrictions, 102:4
offences and penalties, 102:8
owner, meaning, 102:3
pigs, destruction of, 102:7
premises-

acute infection, declaration, 102:6
meaning, 102:3
restricted See restricted premises below

preventive measures in restricted areas, 102:4
reactor-

action on finding, 102:5
carcass of, destruction, 102:5
meaning, 102:3

restricted area-

declaration, 102:3,6
ending of restrictions, 102:7

restricted premises-

activities prohibited on, 102:3
declaration, 102:3
ending of restrictions, 102:7
preventive measures to be observed, 102:4

slaughter of animals-

compensation, where required, 102:7
reactor, action on discovery of, 102:5
restrictions on, 102:4

sporting activities restrictions, 102:4
symptoms appearing in animal, action on, 102:6
testing of animal-

ending of restrictions; 102:7
notice requiring, 102:5

veterinary inspector-102:3

notice as to slaughter, 102:6
notice as to testing, 102:5
supervision of slaughter, 102:5
testing of animals, 102:5

BUILDING SOCIETIES, See FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS BUILDINGS

BUILDINGS

encroachment on roads, prohibition, 25:2
public buildings-

meaning, (taxis), 494

BURIAL

cemeteries, termination of use, 101:4
concessions of land, 101:3
ex-servicemen, associations of-

concessions to, 101:3
vaults, interment in, 101:4

fees, 101:5
graves-

dimensions and placing, 101:3
ex-servicemen, concessions to, 101:3
private, land for, 101:3
publicly maintained, 101:3
renewal of concessions, 101:4
successive interments, 101:4

leaded coffin-

meaning, 101:2
where required, 101:3,4

municipality to carry out works, 101:5
permits to inter-

authority to grant. 101:2
form of, 101:6
grant of, 101:2

place of interment, restrictions, 101:2-3
tombstones. 101:4-5
transport of bodies, 101:3
vaults, interment in, 101:4

BUSINESS LICENCE

application-

short form, 173:41-45

application for - 173:3

approval, 173:4
refusal, 173:4

application form, 173:28,29-30
authority, 173:3
cancellation, 173:7
canned soft drinks-

restrictions relating to manufacture, 173:46

confidentiality of information, 173:5
destruction, 173:5
different businesses, for, 173:6
different premises, for, 173:5
display, 173:4
duplicate-

fee for issue, 173:28

economic control, 173:4
exemptions, 173:25
fees- 173:5

abatement of, 173:6,26
business services, 173:19-22
construction industries and trades, 173:12-13
financial institutions, 173:19-22
insurance companies, 173:19-22
manufacturing industries and trades, 173:8-12
mining and quarrying, 173:7–8
personal services, 173:22-24
rates, 173:7-24
real estate companies, 173:19-22
recreational services, 173:22-24
reduction of, 173:6
repair services, 173:22-24
revenue from, 173:6
social services, 173:22-24
transportation and storage facilities, 173:16-19
utilities, 173:24
wholesale and retail merchandising trades, 173:13-116

form. 173:28,40
issue of, 173:3-4
localization of businesses, 173:4

new and existing businesses in Vanuatu 173:27
new and existing businesses outside Efate and Espiritu Santo, 173:27
new businesses on Efate, 173:27
new businesses on Espiritu Santo, 173:27

loss, 173:5
penalties, 173:6-7
power of search, 173:5
requirement, 173:3
rules, 173:7

BUSINESS NAMES REGISTRATION

application of provisions, 62:3
certificate of registration-

display requirement, 62:5
evidence, as. 62:6

cessation of business-

duty to notify, 62:6
form of notice, 62:9

changes in firms, etc., notification, 62:4-5,9
copies of documents, 62:6
default, penalty for, 62:5
deletion of names, 62:6
false statements, penalties, 62:5
fees payable-

amounts, 62:6
failure to pay, 62:6

index of names, 62:6
inspection of statements, 62:6
litigation within period of default, 62:5
misleading names, restrictions, 62:7
offences, liability for, 62:7
procedure for registration, 62:3-4
proceedings against unregistered firms, 62:5
refusal to register-

grounds for, 62:6
misleading names, 62:7
use of name after refusal, 62:7

reservation of name, 62:4
statement of particulars-

change in particulars, form, 62:9
form of, 62:8
particulars to be included, 62:4
signatories, 62:4

time for registration, 62:4

BUTCHERIES

business licence requirement, 100:2
enforcement of provisions, 100:6
hygiene requirements, 51:7
meaning, 100:2
meat-

export processing establishment, 100:2
inspection requirements, 100:4
source of supply, 100:4
storage, 100:3

offences and penalties, 100:5-6
premises-

closure by court order, 100:5
construction requirements, 51:6,100:3
inspection, 51:7,100:4,5
notices by inspectors, 100:5

trading-

conditions to be complied with 51:6

BUTCHERS

meaning, 100:2
medical examination requirement, 100:2

BUTTER

import, conditions for, 98:22-23

BY-LAWS 126:16-17

authorisation of provisions-

public vehicles, 49: 11

not to conflict with Acts or orders 126:17
penalty for contravention 126:17
power to enforce making of 126:17
power to make, 126:16
procedure relating to 126:16-17
publications, 126:17
subdivided municipality, applicable to, 126:25

CACAO

export duty calculation, 31:6.7

CANNABIS

cultivation prohibited, 12:12
meaning, 12:2
premises for smoking, permitting use of, 12:12
prohibited substance, as, 12:3

CANNABIS RESIN

meaning, 12:2
prohibited substance, as, 12:3

CAPITAL OF A COMPANY

increase-

notice, form of, 191:404
registration requirement, 191:49

profits, capitalisation of, 191:201
reduction-

court order confirming, 191:49-50
creditors, concealing names of, 191:51
liability of members, 191:51
objection by creditors, 191:49-50
registration of court order, 191:50
special resolution, 191:49

share capital See SHARE CAPITAL

CARCASS

brucellosis eradication measures. See BRUCELLOSIS ERADICATION
meaning, 102:3

CARGO

customs controls-

customs officer, entertainment on ships, 3:7-8

loading and unloading-

hours and places for, 3:7
sealing of hatches, 3:7

penalties for breach of provisions, 3:7
removal from ship before re-loading, 3:6
export duties. See EXPORT DUTIES
search, powers of-

coastal trading control, 113:3

CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA

bulk cargo-weights ascertained by third parties, 131:29
contract permitted as to damages to goods while not on ship, 131:28-29
discrimination forbidden as to competing shippers, 131:29
effect of statutory provisions, 131:29
immunities, 131:26-28
liabilities, 131:25-26,28
responsibilities. 131:25-26,28
rights, 131:26-28
risks, 131:25
scope of statutory provisions, 131:29
special conditions, 131:28

CATS

brucellosis eradication measures, 102:5
import-

rabies prevention measures, 98:6
statutory declaration requirement, 98:15

CATTLE

bovine tuberculosis. See BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS
brucellosis eradication measures. See BRUCELLOSIS ERADICATION
castration-

brucellosis eradication measures, 102:6,7
licence for exemption from prohibition, 103:2
regulation by Minister's order, 103:2

export-

consent of Minister requirement, 97:2

female, spaying and slaughter restrictions, 103:4,5
import-

authorisations, 98:6-7
diseases, controls relating to specific, 98:6
infected countries, prohibition where from, 98:6
quarantine requirements, 1:5
quarantine station, surveillance at, 98:7
semen or embryos, disease control restrictions, 98:9-10

meaning, 1:3
meat products derived from. See MEAT PRODUCTS
slaughter-

exemption from order prohibiting, 103:2
female cattle, restrictions, 103:4,5
licence for exemption from prohibition, 103:2,5
regulation by Minister's order, 103:2

spaying-

licence for exemption from prohibition, 103:2,5
regulation by Minister's order, 103:2
restriction regulations. 103:4,5

trespass by-

statutory control, 15:2

CATTLE GRIDS

construction requirements, 25:2
public roads. on. 25:2

CEMETERIES. See also BURIAL

meaning, 101:2
termination of use, 101:4

CENSORSHIP

films. See FILMS-Censorship Board

CENSUS

information-

false documents, delivery of. 71:3
power to require, 71:2
unlawful communication of, 71.3

offences and penalties, 71:3
Principal Statistician, powers and duties, 71:2, 83:3
regulations-

matters within scope of, 71:2

test period, declaration, 71:3

CENTRAL BANK OF VANUATU

accounts, 125:19
acquisition of evidence of indebtedness issued by government, 125:17
advances to government, 125:17-18
adviser to government, 125:16-17
agents, 125:5
annual report, 125:19
audit, 125:19
banker to government, 125:16-17
Board of Directors, 125:6-8

conflicts of interest, 125:8
meetings of, 125:8
power to appoint officers and employees, 125:8
procedure, 125:8
secrecy, 125:8-9

capital, 125:5-6
clearing services, 125:14
credit, regulation of, 125:15-16
credit to government, 125:8
credit to statutory corporations, 125:18
currency. See CURRENCY
dealings in shares for development purposes 125:20
depository to government, 125:16-17
discounting of medium-term credits, 125:13
establishment of, 125:4-5
exemption from banking laws, 125:20
exemption from taxes and stamp duties, 125:19
financial institutions-

inspection of, 125:14
opening accounts for, 125:12
provision of information by, 125:14

financial year, 125:19
fiscal agent to government, 125:16-17
general reserve, 125:6
government, relations with, 125:16-18
incorporation of, 125:4-5
interest. regulation of. 125:15-16
net profit, 125:6
operations in gold-

foreign exchange. and, 125:12

operations with account holders. 125:13
places of business, 125:5
prescription of reserves by, 125:14-15
principal objects of, 125:5
prohibited activities. 125:19-20
prohibited names, 125:20

CENTRAL REGISTER. See CIVIL STATUS

Central Register

CHAIN LETTERS

prohibition of, 10:3

CHARITABLE ASSOCIATIONS

fees, 140:9
incorporation of committee, 140:2

application form, 140:6

incorporation-

applications, 140:2-3
certificate, 140:3,8

cancellation, 140:3-4

Gazetting, 140:3

inspection of register, 140:4
refusal of grant of incorporation-

appeals, 140:2

registered office, 140:3
registration of changes, 140:4
regulations, 140:5
transfer of interests in land, 140:4
validity of contracts, 140:3
vesting of assets and liabilities, 140:3

CHARITIES

import duties. See IMPORT DUTIES

CHEESE

import-

conditions to be complied with, 98:23

CHEMISTS (PHARMACEUTICAL). See PHARMACIES AND PHARMACISTS

CHEQUE TAX

debt to government, as, 181:2
imposition, 181:2
inspection of records, 181:2
late payment-

penalty for, 181:2

payment, 181:2
quarterly returns, 181:2
regulations, 181:2

CHIEF JUSTICE Const. 15

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS. See also INFANTS

foetal death. meaning, 61:4
maintenance of children. See MAINTENANCE OF CHILDREN

CHIROPRACTIC. See HEALTH PRACTITIONERS

CINEMAS

film censorship. See FILMS-Censorship Board

CINEMATOGRAPH FILMS. See FILMS

CITIZENSHIP Const. 8-9

adopted children, 112:4
adoption, by, 112:4-6
application by entitled person, 110:2,4
application by woman married to citizen, 112:4
application forms-112:10-18

fees, 112:21-22

automatic, Const. 8
avoidance of dual nationality, Const. 9
certificate, 112:9
certificate of citizenship-

form of, 110:5
issue, 110:2
retention, 110:3

certificate of status, 112:7
commission, 112:3-4

allowances, 112:4
functions, 112:4
meetings, 112:4
membership, 112:3
Ministerial directions and requests, 112:4
powers, 112:4
procedure, 112:4
removal of members, 112:3
resignation of members, 112:3

deprivation, 112:6
entitled person, meaning, 110:2
entitlement to, Const. 8-9
false information to obtain, 110:3
further provision for, Const. 14
honorary, 112:7
loss of, 110:2-3,112:6
naturalization, by, Const. 9, 112:4-6

application for, 112:5-6
granting of, 112:5-6

oath of allegiance, 112:8
persons born after day of independence, Const. 9
publication of names of registered citizens, 110:2
regaining by married woman, 112:7
registers-112:7

offences, 112:8
penalty, 112:8

registration of citizens, 110:2
renunciation- 112:6

form 112:19-21

retention of certificate by Commission, 112:6
trust. See TRUST COMPANY

CIVIL AVIATION

accidents-

investigation of, 159:5

advertisement-

prohibited, 159:109

aerial lighthouses. 159:86
aerobic flight. 159:38-39
aerodrome metereological minima-159:48

limitations, 159:48

aerodrome traffic rules. 159:51-53
aerodrome traffic zone-

operation within. 159:51

aerodromes-

authorisation, 159:85
birds, hazards caused by, 159:87
classification, 159:84
closing of, 159:49
declarations, 159:108
general provisions, 159:85-86
licensing, 159:85
noise abatement, 159:86
noise at, 159:87
vibration at, 159:87

aerodromes, use of, 159:35-36
age of pilot, 159:43
agricultural operations-

persons qualified, 159:40-41

aid-

provision of, 159:8-9

air displays, 159:39
air navigation-

obstructions to, 159:87

air navigation charge-

exemption, 159:118
method of payment, 159:118

air payments, 159:39
air service certificates, 159:69
air space-

designation, 159:53

air traffic control clearances, 159:37-38
air transport-

information as to, 159:6

aircraft-

classification, 159:104
definition, 159:72
information, 159:51
operating on water, 159:51

aircraft controls-

operation of, 159:44-45

aircraft-fuelling operations, 159:50
aircraft parking fees-

amount, 159:111
charge, 159:111
fees to be recovered as civil debt, 159:111
method of payment, 159:111
overnight parking fees, 159:111

airport of entry, 159:31
airports-

control of, 159:7

air worthiness-

certificate 159:75-76

conditions. 159:77
maintenance, after, 159:79-80
proof of validity, 159:77
replacement for imported aircraft, 159:77
suspension. 159:77-78
validation for imported aircraft, 159:77
Vanuatu aircraft operating outside
Vanuatu. 159:79

alternate aerodromes-

requirements for, 159:49

birds-

hazards caused by, 159:87

buildings-

control of, 159:7

cabin attendants, 159:42-43
captive balloons-

flying of, 159:50

carriage-

dangerous goods, 159:33-34
firearms, 159:34
portable electronic devices, 159:34
prohibited, 159:33

carriage of authorised persons, 159:48
certificate, 159:9-10
certificate of approval-

delegation of responsibility, 159:81-82
grant of, 159: 81-82

certificate of compliance, 159:81
certificates-

cancellation, 159:28
endorsement, 159:28
suspension, 159:28

certificates of type of approval, 159:76-77
checking by authorised persons, 159:48
classification of aircraft, 159:76
conditions of flight, 159:29
continued fitness or proficiency-

examination for, 159:36

control, 159:3-6
Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules relating to International Carriage by Air, 137:2-12

additional protocol, 137:11-12
airway-bill, 137:4-7
amending Protocol, 137:12-16
baggage check, 137:4
carrier, liability of, 137:7-9
combined carriage, provisions relating to, 137:9-10
documents of carriage, 137:3-7
final provisions, 137:10-11
general provisions, 137:10-11
passenger ticket, 137:3-4
scope as amended, 137:16

Convention on Damage caused by Foreign Aircraft to Third Parties on the Surface-137:19-29

application, 137:27
extent of liability, 137:21-22
final provisions, 137:27-28
general provisions. 137:27
limitation of actions, 137:25-26
principles of liability, 137:19-21
rules of procedure, 137:25-26
security for operator's liability, 137:22-24

conventions, 137:1-29

force of law, 137:2
powers of Prime Minister, 137:2

co-ordination of operational control with other services. 159:70
co-pilots, 159:42
cruising levels-

table of, 159:54

daily flight records, 159:33
danger areas, 159:34-35
dangerous obstructions-

removal of, 159:7-8

defects-

investigation, 159:82
rectification, 159:82
reporting, 159:82

Department of Civil Aviation-

administration of Act, 159:7
functions, 159:7

Director-

compliance with decisions of Minister, 159:27
promulgation of orders, 159:27

disembarkation-

powers of pilot, 159:41

documents-

production of, 159:27

documents to be carried, 159:31-32

internal flights, 159:32
international flights, 159:32

dropping of articles, 159:34
drugs, 159:43.
emergency equipment, 159:46,58-59
emergency flights, 159:37
engine ground check, 159:44
equipment, 159:55-56

night flights, for, 159:57

fees-

aerodromes, 159:103
certificates of airworthiness, 159:103
certificates of registration, 159:103
examinations, 159:101-102
miscellaneous, 159:103
payment of, 159:103

flight check system, 159:45-46
flight crew-

agricultural rating, 159:100
airline transport pilot licence, 159:97
cadet flight engineer licence, 159:98
cadet flight navigator licence, 159:97-98
category A flight instructor rating, 159:99-100
category B flight instructor rating, 159:99
category C flight instructor rating, 159:99
category D flight instructor rating, 159:98-99
category E flight instructor rating, 159:98
chemical rating, 159:100
class 1 instrument rating, 159:100
class 2 instrument rating, 159:100
commercial pilot licence, 159:97
compass rating, 159:100
crediting of flight and ground time, 159:101
flight engineer licence, 159:98
flight navigator licence, 159:98
flight radio telephone operator rating, 159:100
glider towing rating, 159:100
licences, 159:42-93

knowledge, skill and experience requirements, 159:95
maximum validity periods, 159:95-96
medical requirements, 159:95
minimum age requirements, 159:94
production of, 159:101
proof of identity, 159:94
renewal, 159:94

logbooks, 159:101
private pilot licence, 159:96-97
ratings, 159:92-93

knowledge, skill and experience requirements, 159:95
medical requirements, 159:95
minimum age requirements, 159:94
proof of identity, 159:94

senior commercial pilot licence, 159:97
student pilot licence, 159:96

flight engineer, 159:42
flight instruction-

persons qualified to give, 159:40

flight manual, 159:78
flight navigator, 159:42
flight operations-

classification, 159:67-68
performance requirements, 159:68-69
supervision, 159:69-70
third party insurance cover, 159:68
training and checking organisation, 159:71

flight operations officer-

duties of, 159:70

flight plans-

operational, 159:53

flight radio operator, 159:42
flight time limitations-

aerial work operations, 159:36-37
air transport operations, 159:37

flight time records, 159:48
flight under IFR-

persons qualified, 159:40

flights above 10,000 feet-

requirements for, 159:59

flying schools, 159:87-88
foreign aircraft-

flight over Vanuatu by, 159:30-31
flying, prohibition of, 159:78
operation within Vanuatu, 159:31

foreign territory-

flight over, 159:31

free balloons-

operation of, 159:30

fuel requirements, 159:49-50
gliders-

operation of, 159:30

ground fire precautions, 159:50
ground schools, 159:87-88
hazardous flight conditions, 159:45
high seas-

flight over, 159:31

icing conditions, 159:45
IFR flightsaltitudes for, 159:55

classification, 159:54
communications for, 159:55
procedures for, 159:54

IFR training flights-

instruments and equipment, 159:56-57

inspection of aircraft, 159:78-79, 80-81
instruments, 159:55-56

air transport operators, 159:57-58
night flights, for, 159:57
training aircraft, for, 159:58

interference, 159:29
international flights, 159:31
intoxicating liquor, 159:43
land-

restriction on use of, 159:8

landing fees-

aircraft on domestic service, 159:106
aircraft on international service, 159:106
exemptions, 159:106
helicopters, 159:106
method of payment, 159:107

licences-

cancellation, 159:28
endorsement, 159:28
suspension. 159:28
variation, 159:28

licensing, 159:5-6
lifesaving equipment, 159:46
lights-159:59-61

dangerous, 159:86
display of, 159:8

load sheets, 159:32-33
log books-

carried in aircraft, 159:88-89
flight crew, 159:101
instructions for maintaining, 159:89
maintenance of, 159:88
pattern of, 159:88
preservation, 159:88

maintenance of aircraft, 159:79
maintenance manual, 159:71
maintenance personnel-

aircraft maintenance engineer, 159:90
approved instructors, 159:92
certificate of competency, 159:91
licensees, privileges of, 159:90-91

validity of. 159:91

maintenance approval, 159:91
re-examination, 159:91
training, approval of, 159:91-92
maintenance release-

issue of, 159:78-79

marking of exits, 159:46
marks-

affixing, 159:73
form of, 159:73
location of, 159:74
measurement, 159:74
nationality, 159:73
special, 159:73
specification, 159:75

meteorological conditions, 159:48-49
military rules-

compliance with, 159:26

minimum flight crew, 159:42
minimum safe heights, 159:38
Minister, duties of, 159:3
modification of aircraft, 159:80
night operations, 159:39
nuisance, 159:29
occupation of certain seats, 159:45
offences, 159:9

jurisdiction, 159:9
prosecution within 12 months, 159:9

official hours, 159:116
oil requirements, 159:49-50
operating agencies-

maintenance organisation, 159:80

operation and maintenance of aircraft-

dangerous, 159:37

operations-

rules governing, 159:53

operations manual, 159:70-71
overhaul of aircraft, 159:80-81
parachute descents, 159:40
passengers-

not to be carried by student pilots, 159:41
not to be carried on certain flights, 159:41

permit to fly, 159:76

suspension of, 159:77-78

personnel-

instruction of, 159:69,71-72

persons not to be carried, 159:45
picking up objects, 159:40
pilot in command, 159:43

preflight responsibilities, 159:43-44
qualifications, 159:47
responsibility, 159:43

pilot skill-

maintenance of, 159:47

pilotless aircraft, 159:31
planning of flights, 159:44
position reporting, 159:54
power of Minister to make regulations, 159:4-5
prevention of operation of aircraft, 159:29
prohibited areas, 159:34-35
proving test, 159:71
radio equipment-

approval, 159:83
exemptions, 159:83
installation. 159:83
maintenance. 159:83
requirements, 159:83
use of, 159:83

radio ground check, 159:44
ratings-

cancellation, 159:28
endorsement, 159:28
suspension, 159:28

recent experience limitation, 159:36
records-

production of, 159:27

records to be maintained in flight, 159:33
registration of aircraft-

cancellation, 159:73
certificate of registration, 159:72
change of ownership, 159:72
mortgage, 159:73
nationality of aircraft, 159:73
register, 159:72

regulation, 159:3-6
Regulations-

application, 159:26

repair of aircraft, 159:80-81
replacement of aircraft, 159:80-81
restraint of persons-

powers of pilot, 159:41

restricted areas, 159:34-35
right of access, 159:28

control, 159:28
prohibition, 159:28

right of way rules, 159:50-51
rules of foreign states-

compliance with, 159:71

runway utilisation, 159:44
safety devices, 159:58
security service fees-

payment, 159:115
recovery as civil debt, 159:115

sign-

distress, 159:66
urgency, 159:66-67

signals, 159:61-67
simulated instrument flight safeguards, 159:39
smoking in aircraft, 159:41
special landing and take-off fees,159:112-113
survival equipment, 159:58-59
test pilots, 159:41
towing, 159:40
training organisations, 159:87-88
Vanuatu Civil Air Ensign, 159:27
visual flight rules, 159:54

requirements, 159:54
suspension of operations under, 159:54

water-

flight over, 159:39-40

wearing of safety belts, 159:46
weather radar

carriage of, 159:58

CIVIL STATUS. See also BIRTHS, REGISTRATION; DEATHS, REGISTRATION MARRIAGES, REGISTRATION

meaning, 61:4
Central Register-

certified copies of entries, 61:6-7, 26
erasures and insertions, 61:6
erroneous entries, 61:6
maintenance of, 61:4,5. See also REGISTRAR GENERAL
names, forms of, 61:6
offences and penalties, 61:11
official status of entries, 61:12
procedure for making entries, 61:6

declarations-

acknowledgements, 61:7
births, 61:7
deaths, 61:8
failure to declare, 61:11
foetal death, 61:8
late declarations, 61:9-10
marriages, 61-8
prescribed times for making, 61:25
prior to Act commencement, 61: 10

judicial and administrative decisions, registration, 61:6
Register of. See Central Register above
Registrars-

liability for offences, 61: 11

registration offences and penalties, 61:11

CLASSIFIED MATERIAL. See OFFICIAL SECRETS-classified material

CLOSED DISTRICTS

declaration, powers as to, 16:2
licence to enter-

breach of conditions,. 16:3
conditions for grant, determination, 16:2
penalty for unlicensed entry, 16:2
revocation, 16:2
security, furnishing of, 16:2

licensees-

offences by, 16:3
recovery of expenditure from, 16:3

restrictions, nature of, 16:2

COASTAL TRADING

control provisions-

delegation of Minister's powers, 113:3
offences and penalties, 113:4

licence-

application for, 113:2
cancellation or suspension, 113:3
conditions or limitations, 113:2
exemptions from requirement, 113:4
fees, schedule of, 113:7
form of application, 113:6-7
form of licence, 113:8
information required from applicant, 113:2-3
requirement, 113:2

meaning, 113:2
regulations, power to make, 113:4

COCA LEAVES

meaning, 12:2
prohibited substance, 12:3

COCAINE

prohibited substances, 12:3
substances exempt from dangerous drugs control. 12:10

COCOA

Appeals Committee, 139:6
bagging of beans, 139:9
certificate of inspection of beans, 139:11
cocoa dealer's licence, 139:3-4

application, 139:4,12
form of licence, 139:13
licences, 139:4,8

display of, 139:4
endorsement of, 139:4

prices to be displayed, 139:4
validity, 139:4

Director of Agriculture-

appeals against decision of, 139:5-6

export duty calculation, 31:4
fermentaries, licensing of, 139:3-4

application, 139:12
applications, 139:4
display of, 139:4
endorsement of licences, 139:4
form of licence, 139:13
licence, 139:3-4, 8
validity, 139:4

inspection marks, 139:10
inspectors-

appeals against decision of, 139:5-6
appointment, 139:5
immunity, 139:5
powers, 139:5

marking of bags, 139:9
offences, 139:6
penalties, 139:6
re-bagging of beans,139:9
regulations, 139:6
sampling, 139:9
seed cacao, exclusion of, 139:3
stealing of bags, 139:11
substandard beans-

certificate of inspection, 139:16

Vanuatu Export Cocoa-

certificates of inspection, 139:14,15
examination of beans, 139:5
standards, 139:5,139:10

COCONUT PLANTATIONS

malaria control, 18:2

COCONUTS

shells, destruction in malaria control, 18:2

CODE

meaning, 111:2

COFFEE

export duty calculation, 31:6,8

COLLECTOR OF RATES AND TAXES

responsibilities-

Amusement Machines Tax. 33:4

COLLISION

assistance in case of, 131:33
regulations for preventing, 131:32-33

COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS

appointment, 37:4
meaning, 37:2

COMMISSIONER OF MARITIME AFFAIRS

acknowledgements, authority to take, 131:8
appeal from, 131:9
appeal from decision of, 131:52
appointment, 131:7
oaths, authority to administer, 131:8

COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY

appointment, 85:2
assessors, 85:2,3
expenses of Commissioners, 85:4
false evidence, liability, 85:3
hearings, admission to, 85:2
oaths, Commissioners' and assessors', 85:2,5
penalties for offences, 85:3,4
procedure, rules as to, 85:3
public hearings, admission to, 85:2
publication of appointment, 85:2
reports, 85:3,4
representation, 85:3
secretary, 85:3,4
witnesses-

expenses of, 85:4
failure to comply with summons, 85:3
questioning of, 85:3

COMMON VEHICLE. See also PUBLIC VEHICLE (taxis)

business licence to operate, 49:8
Land Transport Board-

composition, 49:9
powers and functions, 49:10

meaning, 49:4
permit to operate-

requirement, 49:8-9

sign to be displayed, 49:7

COMPANIES

accounts-

balance sheet, to be annexed to, 191:85
books. method of keeping, 191:78
contents of documents, 191:79
directors-

access to books, 191:78
duty of, 191:200

documents to be annexed-
excluded documents, 191:90
group accounts, 191:82.See also HOLDING COMPANY-group accounts
income and expenditure account, 191:80
inspection, availability for, 191:200
members, documents to be sent to, 191:86
particulars to be included, 191: 105
provisions and reserves, meaning, 191:236
requirement to keep, 191:77-78
shareholding in other corporation disclosure, 191:81

actions. See legal proceedings below
amalgamation-

compromise or arrangement, under. See ARRANGEMENT (COMPANIES)

annual general meeting-

directors' report to be laid before, 191:86
period for, 191:69
registrar's power to call, 191:69-70
requirement to hold, 191:190

annual return-

company not having share capital, 191:397
contents, 191:220-221
documents to be annexed, 191:68,226-227
form of, 191:221-223
language and translations, 191:68
requirement to make, 191:66-67
time for completion, 191:67

arrangement or compromise. See ARRANGEMENT (COMPANIES)
articles of association. See ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
assets-

balance sheet, statements in, 191:228-229
distribution in winding up. See WINDING UP (GENERALLY)
fixed-

balance sheet statement, 191:231

auditors-

account books, access to, 191:90
appointment, 191:87
disqualification, 191:89
duties of, 191:89-90
exempted company, disclosure, 191:172
liability-

exemptions from, 191:108

meetings, attendance at, 191:90
negligence, relief from liability, 191:180
prospectus, to be named in, 191:217
qualifications and exclusions, 191:220
removal, 191:88
remuneration of, 191:87-88

auditors' report-

annual general meeting, to be read at, 191:89
balance sheet, to be annexed to, 191:85
contents, 191:89
financial year, meaning, 191:220
members, copies to be sent to, 191:86
prospectus, to be set out in, 191:218-219
qualifications of auditor in, 191:90

authentication of documents, 191:36
balance sheet. See BALANCE SHEET-companies
bill of exchange, capacity, 191:35
books and papers-

inspection-

offence suspected, where, 191:179

production on Minister's direction, 191:95
taking possession under direction, 191:96-97

branch register of members-

annual return of company keeping, 191:66-67
directors, powers of, 191:195
kept in Vanuatu, provisions where, 191:66
registrar, notice to, 191:65,407
regulations concerning, 191:65-66
transfers registered in, 191:66

business-

alteration of, 191:21
unauthorised in memorandum, 191:34

business names registration. See BUSINESS NAMES REGISTRATION capital. See CAPITAL OF A COMPANY
capital expenditure-

balance sheet, in, 191:231

certificate of incorporation copies, certification, 191:177

evidence, as, 191:24
issue, 191:23

charges. See COMPANY CHARGES
charitable-

"limited" in name, dispensation, 191:29

commission payment to subscribers-

conditions for, 191:186
prospectus statement in, 191:217

provision for, 191:45
statement, form of, 191:428
compromise or arrangement. See ARRANGEMENT (COMPANIES)
contracts-

capacity, 191:34
directors' interests, 191:107,195
form of contracts, 191:34-35 pre-incorporation
contracts, 191:33-34
prospectus, statement in, 191:217,219

contributories. See CONTRIBUTORIES
creditors-

compromise or arrangement with. See ARRANGEMENT (COMPANIES)
first meeting

dates for, 191:275
notice of, 191:356

notice of meetings, 191:276,360
proof of debt in winding up, 191:270. See also PROOF OF DEBTS (COMPANIES)
statement of affairs, to receive copies of, 191:275

creditors voluntary winding up. See WINDING UP (VOLUNTARY)-creditors
debts-

annual return, to be stated in, 191:221,223
inability to pay, meaning, 191:115
proof of. See PROOF OF DEBTS (COMPANIES)

deeds-

execution abroad, 191:35

director of other company, company as, 191:98
directors. See DIRECTORS OF COMPANIES
disclosure of information as to-

exempted companies, 191:171,173
security, provision for, 191:97

dissolution-

property, effect on, 191:152
Registrar's petition, effect of, 191:150-151
registration, 191:136

documents, See also registers to be kept below

authentication, 191:36
electronic form, 191:178
registration, See REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES-documents kept by; REGISTRATION OF COMPANIES translations, 191:394

domicile-

transfer in or out of Vanuatu, 191:166-169

employees-

negligence, 191:180

enforcement of duties of, 191:178
entry on premises of-

warrant, issue of, 191:96-97

exempted companies-

annual return, 191:170
application of legislation, 191:171
directors, meetings of, 191:171
disclosure of information, restriction on,
191:171,173
documents of, inspection, 91:171,174
liquidator, information to, 191:171
outside Vanuatu, business carried on, 191:169,172
re-registration-

local company as exempted, 191:172
exempted company as local, 191:173-174

registration, 191:169
restrictions on business, 191:170
share dealings, restrictions, 191:170

exempted private companies-

formation procedure, 191:20. See also PRIVATE COMPANIES

expenses-

balance sheet, in, 191:228
prospectus, in, 191:217,219

extraordinary general meeting-

convening of, 191:70
meaning, 191:191
members' right to call, 191:70

false statements-

penalties under 1986 Companies Act, 191:27,179

financial assistance for shares-

purchase, 191:45,186,217,428

foreign corporation, registration, 191:166-168,177. See also oversea companies in Vanuatu below
formation-

memorandum, requirements, 191:20. See also MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION

permit-

application for, 191:19-20
endorsement, 191:23
exempted private company, 191:20
form of application, 191:182-185
particulars, requirement for, 191:20
refusal, Minister's powers, 191:20

fraudulent trading, 191:146,264
French companies-

failure to re-register, 191:176
formation prohibited, 191:176
re-registration, 191:174-175,177

general meetings-

adjournments, 191:192
casting vote of chairman, 191:192
chairman of directors as chairman at meeting, 191:192
minutes to be kept, 191:196
notice, 191:191,202
proceedings at, 191:191
proxies, 191:193
quinine, 191:191
special business, meaning, 191:191

guarantee, company limited by-

accounts, 191:212
application of Companies Act 1986. 191:180
articles, prescribed statements in, 191:22
corporate members, representation, 191:209
directors, 191:209-212
division of undertaking into shares, 191:30
meetings, 191:205-207
members-

numbers of, 191:205
voting rights, 191:207-209

memorandum-

form, 191:204
provisions, 191:20,30

participation in profits, 191:30
seal of company, 191:212
secretary, 191:212
service of notice, 191:213
winding up, liabilities in, 191:114

holding company. See HOLDING COMPANY
inspection-

appointment of inspectors, 191:90
appointment of investigating inspector,
191:93-94
bankers' privilege, 191:95,98
books and documents, production,1 191:91
destruction etc., of documents, 191:97
expenses of investigations' 191:92-93
evidence, answers given as, 191:92
false information, penalty, 191:98
investigations as to bodies incorporated
outside Vanuatu, 191:95
legal privilege of information, 191:95,98
Minister's appointment of inspectors, 191:90
Minister's direction to produce books, 191:95
offences committed, information to Minister, 191:91
officers, examination on oath, 191:91
ownership of company, investigation into,
191:93-94
powers of inspectors, 191:93
related companies, affairs of, 191:91
reports of inspectors-

evidence in proceedings, as, 191:93
interim and final, 191:92
security of information, 191:97

investigation by inspectors-

appointment of investigating inspectors, 191:93-94
bodies incorporated outside Vanuatu, 191:95
powers of inspectors, 191:93-94. See also inspection above

investments, 191:229,230
legal proceedings-

costs, ability to pay, 191:180
Minister, proceedings brought by, 191:92,93
Minister's discretion, 191:181

legislation. See STATUTE LAW below
liabilities-

balance sheet statements, 191:231

lien on shares, 191:187
limited companies-

application of Companies Act 1986 191:180
costs in legal actions, 191:180
"limited" in name-

dispensation, 191:29
penalty for improper use, 191:179

re-registration of unlimited company as, 191:25-26

liquidator. See LIQUIDATOR loans made by, 191:106
loans to directors, 191:103
manager-

fraudulent person as, 191:102,264
validity of acts of. 191:99

manager or receiver. See RECEIVER OR MANAGER
managing director, 191:198
meaning, 63:3,191:17,7 4
meetings. See also annual general meeting;
extraordinary general meetings; general meetings; above

arrangement, to sanction, 191:109
corporate members, representation. 191:73,194
court order, by, 191:72 minutes of. See minutes of meetings below
notice of-

length of notice, 191:71
proxy, statement included as to. 191:72-73

poll, demand for, 191:73,192
resolutions at. See resolutions below voting at. See voting at meetings below

members-

balance sheet, to receive, 191:200-201
bankruptcy, 191:114-115,189
branch register. See members' register below
death of member, 191:114,188
documents to be sent to, 191:86
index of names, 191:63.
See also members' register below liabilities in
winding up, 191:113-114
minutes, right to copies of, 191:77
names in annual return, 191:221,224
notices, service of, 191:201
number-

increase, notice of, 191:22,405
reduction below minimum, 191:33

proxies, 191:72,193-194
register of. See members' register below requisition as to resolution, 191:74
resolutions, circulation of, 191:74
share certificates, to receive, 191:186
subscribers 1 as, 191:31
unsound mind, where of, 191:193
voting rights, 191:192-193

members register-

branch register-

directors, power of, 191:195
location, notice of, 191:65,407

closure, 191:64
company to keep, 191:62,64
evidence, as, 191:65
inspection of, 191:64
location, statement of, 191:220,221,435
particulars in, 191:62
"principal register" meaning, 191:65
rectification of errors, 191:64-65
registered office, kept at, 191:63
share warrant particulars, 191:63
trust particulars to be excluded, 191:65

memorandum of association. See MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION
minutes of meetings-

members' right to copies, 191:77
minute books, inspection of', 191:77
requirement to keep, 191:77

name of company-

change of, 191:28
publication of, 191:62
undesirable names, 191:27

objects of company, 191:21,22
offences-

proceedings, place of, 191:179

officers-

enforcement of duties of, 191:178
examination by inspectors, 191:91
examination in winding up, 191:128,263,264
fraud conviction, effect, 191:102
frauds relating to liquidation, 191:145
indemnification, 191:202
liabilities-

default fines, 191:179
exemptions from, 191:108
offences in winding up, 191:143-145
relief from, in negligence, 191:180

meaning, 191:67,102
notices of first meetings to, 191:275,357
proceedings by or against, 191:264
prosecution of offenders, 191:147

other jurisdictions, continuation under, 191:168
oversea companies in Vanuatu-

accounts, 191:161-162
agents in Vanuatu, 191:160,450,454
alteration of documents, 191:161,451
cessation of business, 191:162
charter, delivery of, 191:393
mewing, 191:160
permit, application for, 191:160 16 1,448
prospectus-

approval of Minister, 191:163
experts, statement
of, 191:165
mis-statements, liability, 191:166
particulars to appear, 191:162, 164-165
registration, 191:165

registration fee, 191:177
service of notice on, 191.162
share dealings, 191:164

ownership of-

investigation into, 191:93-94

payments to directors. See DIRECTORS-

payments to private company. See PRIVATE COMPANY

proceedings, legal. See legal proceedings above
profit and loss account. See PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
profits. See PROFITS-companies, of
promoters-

examination in winding up, 191:128,263,264
liabilities-

prospectus, mis-statements in, 191:39
meaning, 191:40
payments to, 191:217
proceedings by or against, 191:264

property of-

delivery in winding up, 191:268
disclaimer. 191:141,266,267
purchase on proceeds of issue, 191:217,219

prospectus. See PROSPECTUS (COMPANIES)
proxies-

meetings, attendance and voting, 191:72

purchase of own shares, financial assistance for, 191:45,186,217,428
receiver or manager. See RECEIVER OR MANAGER
reconstruction, 191:110. See also ARRANGEMENT (COMPANIES)
registered office-

account books to be kept at, 191:200
annual return, particulars in, 191:67
books of account to be kept at, 191:78
charges, keeping of instruments creating, 191:61
documents kept elsewhere than, 191,61
location, notice of, 191:61,396
name to be painted or affixed, 191:62
registration. See REGISTRATION OF COMPANIES
requirement to have, 191:61
service of documents, 191:179

registers kept by-

debenture holders, 191:54
directors and secretaries, 191:107
fees for registration,: 191:188
forms of registers, 191:178,400
members' register, 191:62,220,221

regulations prescribed in articles, 191:22
reserves and provisions in balance sheet, 191:229-230
resolutions-

adjourned meetings, passed at, 191:76-77
auditor's appointment, concerning, 191:88
directors, signed by, 191:100
extraordinary-

meaning. 191:75

notice of-

circulation requirement, 191:74
directors, where for removal of, 191:100
requisition by members, 191:74

poll, demand for, 191:192
registration of copies, 191:76
special-

meaning, 191:75

special notice, requiring, 191:75-76
voting on, 191:75,192. See also voting at meetings below

seal, official-

abroad, for use, 191:35,195
directors to have custody, 191:199
liquidator's power to use, 191:122
name, requirements as to, 191:62
requirement to have, 191:62

search of premises, 191:96-97
secretary-

annual return, to be named in, 191:221,225
director as, 191:98,99,199
directors to appoint, 191:199
register of, company to keep, 191:107,400
equirement to have, 191:98
restrictions as to person appointed, 191:199

service of documents on, 191:179
share capital, company having. See SHARE CAPITAL-company having shareholder in other corporation as-

determination of status, 191:82
disclosure of information, 191:81

shares. See SHARES IN COMPANIES
shares, company limited by-

management regulations, 191:22, 185-202
memorandum, form of, 191:203-204
regulations, prescribed, 191:22

ship owning companies, 191:181
special resolutions, 191:108
statement of affairs-

directors to submit and, verify, 191:118-119
summary to creditors and contributories, 191:275

statute law-

Companies Act 1986, application, 191:180
statutes relevant to companies, list, 191:180-181

stock, holders of, 191:190
striking off register, 191:151-152
subscribers-

commission paid to, 191:45,186,217, 428
members, as, 191:31
status from incorporation, 191:24

subsidiary companies. See SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
transfer of companies from and to another jurisdiction, 191:166-169
transfer of undertaking-

compromise or arrangement, under, 191:10
dissenting shareholder, shares of, 191:111,430
members' voluntary winding up, in, 191:132
scheme or contract, approval, 191:111

translation of documents, 191:394
unauthorised acts, 191:34
unlimited-

re-registration as-

permit for, 191:24
procedure, 191:25-26

unlawful purpose, carried on for, 191: 115
unlimited, with share capital, 191:214
unregistered companies-

winding up, 191:158-160.

See also WINDING UP (GENERALLY)-unregistered companies

voting at meetings-

poll, right to demand, 191:73
proxy, by, 191:72
resolutions, on-

extraordinary and special resolutions, 191:75

COMPANY

trust. See TRUST COMPANY

COMPANY CHARGES

acquired property, charge on, 191:59
application of provisions-

companies incorporated abroad, 191:61

book debts, charge on, 191:57
charges created outside Vanuatu, 191:57
companies incorporated abroad-

application of provisions, 191:61

debentures, series of, 191:58. See also DEBENTURES

fluctuating amounts, securing, 191:58

instruments creating-

copies, keeping of, 191:61
inspection of copies, 191:61
property acquired, charges existing on-

registration requirement, 191:59

memorandum of satisfaction-

company incorporated outside Vanuatu, 191:461
release from charge, on, 191:60,419

oversea company, property acquired by, 191:61,456
particulars of charge created, form, of, 191:415
registration-

certified copy of charge, 191:394
charges subject to, types of, 191:57
debentures, series of, 191:61,416,458
duty of company, 191:59
form of, 191:429
oversea companies, created by, 191:455,457
rectification of errors, 191:60
validity, requirement for, 191:57

release of property from charge, 191:60,419
ship-owning companies, 191:181

COMPANY DIRECTORS. See DIRECTORS OF COMPANIES

CONSERVATION OF ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES

regulations, power to make, 76:2

CONSPIRACY

trade disputes, and, 162:14

CONSTITUTION

meaning, 84:3
supreme law, as, Const. 6
unauthorised issue of, 84:4

CONSULAR RELATIONS

accommodation, 200:14
air accidents-

information in case of, 200:16

appointments-

notification to receiving State, 200:12

archives-

inviolability, 200:14

arrivals-

notification to receiving State, 200:12

charges, 200:16
children of consular. Officers-

nationality, 200:3

coat of arms, use of, 200:13
communication with authorities of receiving State, 200:16
communication with nationals of sending State, 200:15-16
consular agents-

not heads of consular posts, 200:24

consular functions-200:6-7

archives, protection of, 200:13
consular premises, protection of, 200:13
departure from territory of receiving State, 200:12
protection of interests of sending State, 200:13
termination of functions, 200:1

consular officers-

appointment of same person by two or
more States, 200:10
arrest, notification of 200:17
beginning and end of consular privileges
and immunities, 200:20-21
customs duties, exemption from, 200:20
customs inspection, exemption from, 200:20
detention, notification of, 200:17
estate of member of consular post, 200:20
exemption from registration of aliens, 200:18
exemption from taxation, 200:19
honorary, 200:22-24
immunity from jurisdiction, 200:17
insurance against third party risks, 200:22
liability to give evidence, 200: 18
nationality, 200:11
nationality of receiving State, 200:25
obligations of third States, 200: 10
performance of diplomatic acts, 200:20
permanent residents of receiving State, 200:25
personal contributions, exemption from, 200:20
personal inviolability, 200:17
personal services, exemption from, 200:20
private gainful occupation, 200:22
prosecution, notification of, 200:17
protection of, 200:17
residence permits. 200:18
respect for laws and regulations of receiving
State, 200:21-22
social security exemption, 200:19
waiver of privileges and immunities, 200:18
work permits, 200:18

consular post-

precedence as between consular offices, 200:11

consular premises-

exemption from taxation, 200:14
inviolability, 200:14

consular staff-

appointment of members of, 200:10-11
size of, 200:11

contract with nationals of sending State, 200:15-16
deaths-

information in case of, 200:16

departures-

notification to receiving State, 200:12

detention on board ship for disciplinary offences, 200:3
diplomatic missions-

exercise of consular functions 200:

documents-

inviolability, 200:14

establishment of consular post, 200:6
evidence, 200:4
exercise of consular functions, 200:6

outside consular district, 200:7
third State, in, 200.7
third State, on behalf of, 200:8

facilities for work of consular post,
fees, 200:16
freedom of communication, 200:15
freedom of movement, 200:14
guardianship-

information in case of, 200:16

heads of consular posts-

admission, 200:8
appointment, 200:8
classes of, 200:8
consular commission, 200:8
exequatur, 200:9
notification of appointment, 2
notification to authorities of consular ,district 200:9
precedence as between, 200: 10
provisional admission, 200:9
temporary exercise of function

hydrocarbon oils-

refund of customs duty on, 201

immunities-

additional, 200:3
reduced, 200:3
restriction of, 200:2

national flag, 200:13
non-discrimination, 200:25
notarial acts. 200:4
oaths, 200:4
persons declared non grata, 200:11
privileges-

additional. 200:3 22
reduced, 200:3

restriction of, 200:2
service on board ship or aircraft, 200:3
telecommunications-

priority of, 200:4

trusteeship-

information in case of, 200:16

Vienna Convention, application of-200:2

accession, 200:26
articles having force of law in Vanuatu, 200:29
authentic texts, 200:26
definitions, 200:5
entry into force, 200:26
notifications by Secretary-General, 200:26
optional Protocol 1963, 200:27-28
ratification, 200:26
relationship with other international agreements, 200:25
wrecks-
signature, 200:26
text, 200:4-27

wrecks-

information in case of, 200:16

CONTEMPT OF COURT

penalty for offence, 35:2

CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT

acceptance of pay by employee-

no bar to subsequent proceedings, 160:10

duty of employer to provide work, 160:8

exempt from stamp duty, 160:8

form, 160:8
proof of limitation, 160:10
remuneration-

deduction from, 160:11
guarantees as regards, 160:10
receipts for, 160:10

sanitary facilities, 160:8-9
termination-

breach of contract by employer, 160:19
certificate of employment, 160:18
employees seeking work during notice, 260:18
misconduct of employee, 160:18
notice of, 160:18

transfer of, 160:8

CONTRACTS

companies, power of. See COMPANIES contracts

CONTRIBUTORIES

arrest of, 191:129
bankruptcy or insolvency, 191:122
calls on, in winding up, 191:126,269-270.
See also SHARES IN A COMPANY-calls on
deceased, liquidator's powers, 191:122
delivery of company property, 191:268
inspection of books, etc., 191:127
liability to contribute-

exemptions and qualifications, 191:113-114
reduced shares, in respect of, 191:51
re-registered companies, 191:25,26

list of-

court, powers of, 191:126
final settlement, notices. 191:328,331
liquidator, function of, 191:268
notice of appointment to settle, 191:327
provisional list, form of, 191:325
settlement of, 191:126,268,325
supplemental list, 191:333
variation, 1191:269,332

meaning, 191:114
meetings of-

application of Winding up Rules, 191:276
appointments, to make, 191:124-125
first meetings, 191:275,357
place of meetings, 191:277
resolutions, passing of 191:277
summoning, 191:276

payments by, 191:126,269-270
petition, entitlement to copy of, 191:257
proceedings, attendance at, 191:281
returns paid to, 191:275,354,373
rights of, adjustment, 191:127
statement of affairs, copies of, 191:275
votes of, court to have regard to, 191: 150

CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES

accounts, 152:26-27

audit of, 152:34

address of, 152:7,26
amalgamation, 152:9
annual accounts, 152:33-34
annual general meeting, 152:28
annual report, 152:33-34
annual returns, 152:12
attachment, 152:17
audit-152:12-13

accounts, of, 152:34

award of arbitrator-

appeal from 152:36

books-152:26-27

power of registrar to inspect, 152:13
proof of entries in, 152:9

by-laws-

amendment of, 152:6,35
appeal against amendment, 152:26
copy to be open to inspection, 152:7
matters to be provided for, 152:23

cancellation of registration, 152:14
charge-

shares or interest of members, in respect of, 152:7-8

committee-152:30

dissolution, 152:20-21
functions, 152:30-31
minutes of meetings, 152:31
powers, 152:30-31
special member, 152:21
co-operative development fund, 152:35
co-operative", restriction of use of word of,
152:22
copies of entries, 152:35
copy of Act to be open to inspection, 152:7
creation of charges in favour of, 152:7
death of member-

transfer of interest on, 152:8

deposits received by, 152:11
determination of disputes-152:36

case stated on question of law, 152:18
procedures, 152:41-42
provisions, 152:41-42
registrar, decision of, 152:18

disposal of produce to or through, 152:7
dissolution-

cancellation of registration, 152:14
liability of members on, 152:16
liquidation, 152:15-16

division of, 152:9-10
duties, 152:1-10
exemption from provisons of Act, 152:19
expenditure-

estimate of, 152:34

fees, 152:36,40
funds of, 152:11-12

investment of, 152:12

general meeting-152:28

chairman of, 152:29
minutes, 152:30
quorum at, 152:29
voting at, 152:29

income-

estimate of, 152:34

inquiry, 152:13 152:13
inspection 152:13
liquidation, 152:15-16

closure of, 152:16
enforcement of order, 152:16
liquidator's powers, 152:15
power of registrar to control, 152:15-16

loans-

applications for, 152:32
approval of, 152:32
defaulters, to, 152:33
documents relating to, 152:33
extensions of time, 152:33
misapplication of, 152:33
recovery of, 152:33

loans made by, 152:11
loans received by, 152:11
marketing, 152:33
maximum liability, 152:28
members-

no individual to hold more than one-
fifth of share capital, 152: 11
not to exercise rights until due payment made, 152: 11
representation by proxy, 152:11
restriction of membership, 152:11
restriction on transfer of share or interest, 152:11
votes, 152:11

membership, 152:27
minors-

deposits by or on behalf of, 152:8

nominees, 152:27
non-members-

restrictions on other transactions with, 152:12

offences-

continuing, 152:22
fraud, 152:22
general, 152:22
misappropriation, 152:22
officers, by, 152:22
societies, by, 152:22

office holders-

registrar may require discharge of, 152:32

power to raise funds, 152:36
privileges, 152:6-10
profits-

disposal of, 152:12
division of, 152:27-28

property of, 152:11-12
qualification for membership, 152: 10
reference of disputes to registrar, 152:35-36
register of members, 152:8,26-27
registration-

appeal against refusal, 152:6,26
application for, 152:5,26
application forms, 152:37-39
assistant registrar, appointment, 152:4

cancellation, 152:14

conditions of, 152:4
documents to be forwarded, 152:26
evidence of, 152:6
name of registered society, 152:4-5
powers to exempt, 152:19
probationary societies, 152:5-6
Register, 152:26
registrar, appointment, 152:4
societies to be bodies corporate, 152:6
societies which may be registered, 152:4

registration fees-

exemption, 152:20

rights of membership, 152:28
rules, 152:18-19
schools, 152:20
secretary, 152:31

duties of, 152:31-32

set-of-

shares or interest of members, in respect of, 152:7-8

shares-

transfer of, 152:34

shares or interest of member-

not liable to attachment or sale, 152:8

special general meeting, 152:29
stamp duties-

exemption, 152:20

statutory reserve funds, 152:34
surcharge, 152:17
transactions with non-members, 152:36
transfer, 152:9
treasurer, 152:32

COPRA. See also VANUATU COMMODITIES animals-

MARKETING BOARD

export duty calculation, 31:4,6,7
inspection of, 32:2

CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

vessel, on board-

prohibition of, 131:43

COSTS

Island Courts. See ISLAND COURTS

COUNCIL OF MINISTERS Const. 14

COURT OF APPEAL

appeal to, 136:50. See also APPEAL
appeals from supreme Court to, Const. 16
judges-

disqualification, 122:8

jurisdiction, 122:8
officers, 122:8
seal, 122:8

COURTS

contempt of court. See CONTEMPT OF COURT
Court of Appeal. See COURT OF APPEAL
fees, 122:10-15

exemption, 122:10
payment, 122: 10

inherent powers, 122:9
island. See ISLAND COURTS judicial proceedings, meaning, 35:2
jurisdiction-

witness summons offences, 35:3

magistrates'. See MAGISTRATES COURTS
mental hospital, detention of accused in, 38:4
oaths, administration of, 37:4

See also OATHS

obstruction of officer, penalty, 35:2
protection of officers, 122:8-9
rules of, 122:9
seals, 122:8
Supreme Court. See SUPREME COURT

CREAM

import, conditions, 98:22

CREDITORS' VOLUNTARY WINDING UP. See WINDING UP (VOLUNTARY)-creditors' voluntary

winding up

CRIMINAL LAW. See also CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

abandonment of incapable persons, 135:27
abduction, 135:25
abortion, 135:29-30
abusive language, 135:30
accessory after fact, 135:13
accomplices-

foreseeable consequences, 135:13
punishment of, 135:13

animals-

maltreatment, 135:33

application of, 135:7-8
arson, 135:33
assault-

intentional, 135:28

attempts, 135:7,135:12
birds-

maltreatment, 135:33

bribery of officials, 135:21-22
burden of proof-

defences, and, 135:9
discharge by accused, 135:9
general rule, 135:8-9

causing death-

definition, 135:28

child-

deemed person, 135:28-29

coercion, 135:12
communicating secrets, 135:19
complicity, 135:7,135:13
compulsion, 135:12
consent-

defence, as, 135:8

conspiracy, 135:42
conspiracy to defeat justice, 135:23
co-offenders, 135:13

foreseeable consequences, 135:13
punishment of, 135:13

corporations-

liability, 135:10

corruption of officials, 135:21-22
counterfeit currency, 135:35
criminal intent, 135:8
criminal proceedings, in. See CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
criminal trespass, 135:35
custody-

appeal, pending, 135:14
trial, pending, 135:14

defamation, 135:30
demanding money with menaces, 135:32
diminished responsibility, effect of, 135: 11
diminution of responsibility, 135:12
discharge of offender-

power of court, 135: 15

duty to provide necessaries of life, 135:27
endangering transport, 135:30
escape-135:24

aiding prisoners to, 135:24

evidence-

destroying, 135:22
fabricating, 135:22

extortion, 135:33-34
fact, ignorance of, 135:9
fact, mistake of-

reasonable belief, and, 135:9

false accounting, 135:32
false imprisonment, 135:30
false pretences-

prohibition, 135:31

false statement-

promoter, by, 135:32

fish-

maltreatment, 135:33

forcible detainer, 135:21
forcible entry, 135:21
forgery-

definition, 135:34
prohibition, 135:34
uttering forged documents, 135:34

fraud-

trustee, by, 135:32

gross indecency, 135:27
hijacking, 135:35
homicide-

intentional, 135:28
killing by influence on mind, 135:29
killing unborn child, 135:29
limitation as to time of death, 135:29

homosexual acts, 135:27
idle and disorderly, 135:36
imprisonment-

minors, 135:14

incest, 135:26
inciting commission of offence, 135:13
inciting to mutiny, 135:19
indecent act in public place, 135:25
indecent assault 135:26
indecent matter, 135:25
insanity, 135:10-11

failure of plea, 135: 11

international offences, 135:8
interpreters-

false statements by, 135:23

judicial proceedings, offences relating to, 135:23-24
kidnapping, 135:27
law, ignorance of, 135:9
malicious damage to property, 135:33
minors-

imprisonment, 135:14

misappropriation-

definition, 135:31

misleading justice, 135:22-24

false statements, 135:22

morality, offences against, 135:25-27
necessity, 135:11
nuisance, 135:29
obscene publications, 135:36
obstructing court officers, 135:24
obtaining credit fraudulently, 135:31
obtaining property by false pretences

definition, 135:31

offences abroad, 135:7-8
offences against public order, 135:19-22
offences partly or wholly abroad, 135:7
offences within Republic, 135:7
participation, 135:13-18
perjury-

definition, 135:22

person, offences against, 135:27-30
piracy, 135:35
prevention of offences, 135:11
principles of, 135:8-9
promoter-

false statement by, 135:32

property, offences against, 135:30-35
prostitution, 135:27
provocation, 135:12
public interest, offences against, 135:36
punishment, 135:10
rape-

definition, 135:25
punishment, 135:25

receiving-

property dishonestly obtained, 135:32

recklessness, 135:8
rehabilitation, 135:18
religion, offences relating to, 135:24

disturbing religious assemblies, 135:24
insults, 135:24

removal of property under lawful seizure, 135:24
reputation, offences against, 135:30
rescue, 135:24
responsibility-

age of, 135:10

riot, 135:21
robbery, 135:33
sabotage, 135:19
seditious offences-

conspiracy, 135:20
definition, 135:20
publications, 135:20
restrictions on prosecution, 135:21
statements, 135:20

self-defence, 135:11
sentence-

addict, 135:17-18
calculation, 135:13-14
commencement, 135:13
concurrent, 135:14
confiscation of property, 135:17
consecutive, 135:14
fine-139:17

imprisonment in default of pay-

imprisonment, 135:17

payment of fine, in default of, 135:17

imprisonment of minors, 135:14
lapse of time, 135:18
partially insane person, 135:17-18
periodic detention, 135: 15
power of court to order offender to come up
for, 135:14-15
probation-135:15-17

breach of conditions, 135:17
general conditions, 135:16
nature of, 135:15-16
probation officer, duties of, 135:16
special conditions, 135:16

restitution of property, 135:17
review of confinement, 135:18

sexual intercourse with girl under care or protection, 135:26
slavery, 135:27
soliciting commission of offence, 135:13
suicide-

aiding, 135:29

superior orders, 135: 11
theft-

definition, 135:30
offences resembling, 135:31
prohibition, 135:31

threatening language, 135:30
threats to kill person, 135:29
treason, 135:19
trustee-

fraud by, 135:32

unintentional harm, 135:28
unlawful assembly, 135:21
unlawful carriage of weapons by night, 135:36
unlawful discrimination, 135:36
unlawful sexual intercourse, 135:26
unlawfully entering dwelling house, 135:35
vicarious liability, 135: 10
voluntary intoxication, 135:11
witchcraft, 135:36
witnesses-

deceiving, 135:23

wrecking, 135:33

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

accused-

competency as witness, 136:27

acquittals-

manner of proof, 136:24

additional charges, 136:29
affidavits-

swearing of, 136:56

alternative charges, 136:29
appeals. See APPEALS
arrest. See ARREST
assessors. See ASSESSORS
bail. See BAIL
charge, 136:22-24

error in, 136:54
joinder of accused, 136:23
joinder of courts in, 136:23
omission in, 136:54
particulars, 136:22-23
rules for framing, 136:23-24

civil claims, 136:52-53

appeals, 136:53
claims not to be made if instituted in civil court, 136:53
court may hear, 136:52-53
court to hear claimant and witnesses, 136:53
procedure, 136:53
writing, to be in, 136:53

cognisable offences, 136:57-60
committal for sentence, 136:10
compensation-

costs in addition to, 136:29
custom, by, 132:33
frivolous or vexatious charge, 136:30
specified in order, 136:30

conviction for offences other than those charged-

attempt, 136:31
homicide of children, 136:31-32
offence proved included in offence charged, 136:31
person charged with lesser offence not to be acquitted if more serious offence proved, 136:32
person charged with robbery may be convicted of theft, 136:32
sexual case, 136:32
theft, 136:32
unintentional homicide resulting from driving motor vehicle, 136:32

convictions-

manner of proof, 136:24

copies of proceedings, 136:56
costs, 136:29-30

accused, against, 136:29
compensation, in addition to, 136:29
orders appealable, 136:30
private prosecutor, against, 136:29
specified in order, 136:30
state not to pay, 136:29-30

custom-

compensation by, 132:33

defence, evidence for, 136:27-28
directions for production of person, 136:56
disposal of property in possession of police, 136:30-31
distress-

want of form, 136:54

escape. See ESCAPE
evidence., See EVIDENCE
expenses-

power of court to, award out of fine, 136:30

forfeiture of property, 136:30-31
formal admission, proof by, 136:25
forms, 136:56
husband and wife-

competency as witness, 136:27

informations-136:22-24

joinder of accused, 136:23.
joinder of courts in, 136:23
particulars, 136:22-23
rules for framing, 136:23-24

insanity-

accused, of, 136:28

interpretation, 136:10
judgment-

contents, 136:29
copy to be given to accused, 136:29
mode of delivery, 136:28
right of appeal, convicted person to be informed of, 136:28

limitation, 135:9-10
magistrates' courts. See MAGISTRATES' COURTS
police. See POLICE presumption of innocence, 136:25
prosecutions. See PROSECUTION
reconciliation, promotion of, 136:32-33
restitution of prop", 136:30-31
right of accused to be defended, 136:32
rights of accused:

statement to be read aloud, 136:27

rights of accused at trial, 135:9
sentences-

attachment, objection to, 136:48-49
committal-

distress, in lieu of, 136:49
part payment after, 136:49
payment in full after, 136:49

custodial, warrant in case of, 136:47
errors in orders, 136:49
errors in warrants, 136:49
fine, payment of, 136:47
liability of several persons jointly convicted, 136:47
omissions in order, 136:49
omissions in warrants, 136:49
warrant for levy of fine, 136:47-48
warrant in case of imprisonment, 136:47
who may issue warrant, 136:49

shorthand notes of proceedings, 136:56
sudden deaths-

court not to express opinion on evidence, 136:55
inquest obligatory, when, 136:56
inquiries as to, 136:54-56
senior magistrate empowered to hold inquest, 136:54
violent, investigation in case of, 136:54-55

Supreme Court. See SUPREME COURT
taking of evidence in absence of accused, 136:27
trial of offences, 136:10
unfitness to plead, 135:9
witness. See also EVIDENCE

accused, competence of, 136:27
defence, order of, 136:28
evidence to be given on oath, 136:25
expenses, 136:57 Government analysis,
136:26-27
husband and wife, competency of, 136:27
mode of dealing with witness arrested under
warrant, 136:24-25
power to order production of prisoner as,
136:25
power to summon, 136:25
prescribed expert, 136:26-27
refractory, 136:26
warrant for disobedience to summons, 136:24
warrant in first instance, 136:24
witness summons, 136:24

CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS. See CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, PREVENTION 78:2,3

CURRENCY 125:9-11

ascertainment of rules of, Const. 16
certain notes and coin not redeemable, 125:11
denominations, 125:10
form of, 125:10
legal tender, 125:10
minting, 125:10.
obligations of Central Bank in respect of convertibility, 125:9
printing, 125:10
sole right of issue, 125:9
unit of, 125:9
value of, 125:9

CUSTOM LAND

agreements relating to, 123:5
negotiations relating to, 123:5

CUSTOMS [Repealed by Customs Act No.15 of 1999]

import duties. See IMPORT DUTIES service tax, 91:2-3

DANGEROUS DRUGS See DRUGS

DANGEROUS GOODS

bonded warehouse, excluded from, 3:12
seizure of imported goods, 3:9

DEATH,

cause of-

medical practitioner to ascertain, 101:2

certificate of-

form of, for burial, 101:5
issue of, 101:2

declaration of, 101:2
foetal death, meaning, 61:4
meaning, 61:4
presumption of-

decree of dissolution of marriage, and, 192:6

sudden-

inquiries as to. See CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

vessel, on board, 131:41

DEATHS, REGISTRATION

cause of death, medical certificate, 61:9,22
Central Register. See CIVIL STATUS-Central Register
declaration-

late declarations, 61:9-10
period for, 61:8
persons authorised to make, 61:8

discovery of dead body 61:9
entries in register-

form of, 61:5,21
particulars to be included, 61:5,8

foetal death-

declaration of, 61:8
form of entry, 61:23
medical certificate. form of, 61:24

institution, death occurring in, 61:9

DEBENTURE HOLDERS

balance sheet, copy of 191:201-202
compromise or arrangement, effect. 191:109
floating charge, secured by, 191:312
priority of-

preferential creditors, after, 191:56

receiver or manager appointed on behalf of-

notification to company, 191:155,436
Official Receiver, 191:153

register of-

inspection, 191:54
location, statement of, 191:220,434
requirement to maintain, 191:54

trust deed-

copy of, 191:55

trustees for-

liabilities of, 191:55

DEBENTURE STOCK

registration certificate-

endorsement, 191:60

DEBENTURES

allotment-

certificates, issue of, 191:53
stock Exchange requirements, 191:43

application for-

date after prospectus issue, 191:42

balance sheet, statement in, 191:231
contract to subscribe-

enforcement, 191:56

copies, keeping of, 191:61
holders. See DEBENTURE HOLDERS
investigation into interested persons-

information, supply of, 191:94

issue-

particulars, registration form, 191:418
re-issue after redemtion, 191:55-56

offer of-

document containing, as prospectus, 191:41
offer to public, meaning, 191:46

perpetual, 191:55
prospectus, details in, 191:216
redemption-

re-issue after, 191:55-56

registration-

endorsement of certificate, 191:60
requirement, 191:58,60

series of-

charges, registration of, 191:58,59
companies incorporated outside Vanuatu, 191:61,458
registration, form for, 191:416

trust deed securing-

copies, availability, 191:55

DECENTRALISATION Const. 22

DECORATIONS. See HONOURS

DEFAMATION

telecommunications, and. See TELECOMMUNICATIONS

DEMONSTRATIONS

meaning, 84:3
notification-

incorrect, 84:7
requirement, 84:6

public order control of, 84:6

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK

fees for services rendered by. See AGRICULTURAL FEES

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF MARITIME AFFAIRS

acknowledgments, authority to take, 131:8
appointment, 131:7
oaths, authority to administer , 131:8

DERELICT VESSELS. See WRECKS

DETENTION AND SEARCH. See ARREST

DEVELOPMENT BANK OF VANUATU

accounts, 169:10
allocation of profits, 169:10
annual expenditure-

estimates, 169:10

annual income-

estimates, 169: 10

annual report, 160:10
audit, 169:10
Board-

disclosure of interest by members, 169:7
functions, 169:6
meetings, 169:7

Capital-

allotment of shares, 169:5
authorised share capital, 169:5
increase of, 169:5
reduction of, 169:5
transfer of shares, 169:5

chairman, 169:7
establishment, 169:3
Executive Committee, 169:7-8
functions, 169:4
gazetting certain instruments-

waiver of, 169:12

general business politics, 169:5
general directions by Minister, 169:5
general meetings-

extraordinary, 169:9
ordinary, 169:9
power to regulate procedure at, 169:9
resolutions at, 169:9
voting at, 169:9

incorporation, 169:3
internal regulations, 169:12
irregularities, 169:8
limited liability of shareholders, 169:6
Managing Director, 169:8
powers. 169:4-5
provision of information to Central Bank, 169:12
purpose, 169:3
report-

to be laid before Parliament, 169: 10

reserve fund, 169: 10
staff-

employment, 169:8

vacancies-

not to affect proceedings, 169:8

vice-chairman, 169:7

DEVELOPMENT FUND

payments into-

guarantee repayments, 149:3

payments out of-

loans raised, charges on, 149:2,3

DIPLOMATIC AND OFFICIAL PASSPORTS

categories of persons entitled, 179:3,4
form, 179:5-11
issue of, 179:2
penalty for making false statements, 179:3
power to cancel, 179:2
power to cancel endorsement or renewal, 179:2
power to make regulations, 179:3
power to order delivery up, 179:2

DIPLOMATIC PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES

bilateral arrangements, 143:6
evidence, 143:3
international conferences, 143:5
International Court of Justice, 143:5
international organisations-143:3-5,12,14
regulations, 143:6
restriction, 143:3

persons provided by, 143:4-5,13,14

scope of, 143.15
states-

persons provided by, 143:4-5,13,14

Vienna Convention-

application, 143:3
text, 143:7-12

DIRECTORS OF COMPANIES

accounts-

contravention of provisions, penalty, 191:79-80

alternate directors, 191:101
annual return, particulars in, 191:221,225
appointment-

meeting for, 191:196
requirements and restrictions, 191:99

assignment of office, 191:108
auditors, appointment of, 191:87
bankrupts as directors, 191:102
capacity, dual, 191:99,199
chairman of, 191:192,198
committees formed by, 191:198
consent to act as, 191:99,411
contract with company, 191:196
declaration of interest contracts, 11:107,195

contracts, 191:107, 195
prospectus, statement in, 191:217

disclosure of information-

compromise or arrangement, as to, 191:110
contracts, interest in, 191:106-107,195
loans from company, 191:106
loss of office, payments, 191:104

disqualification. grounds for, 191:196
dividends, recommendations as to, 191:199
duties-

accounts, keeping of, 191:200
auditors. appointment of, 191:87
minute books, 191:196
profit and loss account, as to, 191:78
seal, custody of, 191:199
summary, 191:195

exempted companies, of, 191:171
expenses, remuneration, 191:194
extraordinary general meeting

duty as to convening, 191:70

fraudulent persons barred from office, 191:102,264
guarantee, of companies limited by. See COMPANIES-guarantee, companies limited by-directorsindemnification, 191:202
liabilities-

breach of trust, 191:146,264
mis-statements in prospectus, 191:39
numbers, minimum, 191:98
prospectus, contravention of requirements, 191:36-37

loans to, 191:103
managing director, 191:198,199
meaning, 191:67
meetings of-

quorum 191:198
resolutions in lieu of, 191:101
validity of acts, 191:198
voting 191:101,198

names of-

determination of, 191:194
prospectus, to be in, 191:216

number of; 191:194,197
other companies, as directors of, 191:194,226
other office, holding of, 191:196
oversea companies, of, 191:160
payments to-

loss of office on, 191:104
recovery of, 191: 105
remuneration, 191:194,196
retirement, on, 191:196

pensions, 191:105
powers-

appointments as directors, 191:197
borrowing money, 191:194
calls, making of, 191:187-188
delegation, 191:198
forfeiture of shares, 191:189
meetings, convening. 191:191
payment of calls, requiring, 191:189
shares transfer, as to. 191:188.189
summary of powers, 191:195

proceedings by or against, 191:264
profit and loss account-
duty as to, 191:78. See also PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
qualifications-

election, eligibility for. 191:197
penalty for acting while unqualified, 191:100
residential, 191:98
shareholdings-

fixing of, 191:194
prospectus, statement in, 191:216
requirements, 191:99-100

register of, 191:107,400
removal-

compensation or damages, 191:101
procedure, 191:100,197
representations as to, 191: 100

remuneration. 191:194. See also payments to, above
report of directors-

annual general meeting, to be laid before, 191:86
meaning, 191:86
members, copies to be sent to, 191:86

resolution signed by all, 191:101,198
retirement, 191:196,197
secretary-

appointment of, 191:199
dual capacity of director, 191:99,199
in office of, 191:98,99

sole director-

restrictions on, 191:98

vacancies, filling of, 191:101,197
validity of acts of, 191:99
winding up, in creditors' voluntary-

cessation of powers, 191:135
duty, 191:134

winding up generally, offences in, 191:146

DISEASE

communicable disease-

meaning, 1:3

malaria-

plantation land, control on, 18:2

notification-

physicians and surgeons, duty of, 1:6

poliomyelitis, control of. See POLIOMYE-PRECAUTIONS
tetanus control, 11:2

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

co-respondent-

dismissal from proceedings, 192:5

custom marriage, 192:4
grounds for petitions, 192:4
notice-

Form G, 192:6

petition-

adulterer co-respondent, 192:5
duty of court on presentation, 192:5
Forms C and D, 192:5
relief to respondent, 192:5

petitions during first two years marriage-

restrictions of, 192:4-5

presumption of death, and, 192:6

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

District Commissioners, authority of, 106:2
schedule of districts, 106:2

DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS

authority of, 106:2
public order, authority as to, 84:3

DISTRICT REGISTRAR

appointments (civil status), 61:4
marriages, celebration of, 60:3

DISTURBANCE OF THE PUBLIC PEACE

penalty for, 19:2

DIVIDENDS (COMPANIES)

declaration-

directors' recommendation, 191:199
general meeting, at, 191:199
winding up by court, in, 191:274,348

fixed, balance sheet statement, 191:231
interest against company, prohibition, 191:200
interim, 191:199
payment-

allocation, basis of, 191:199
assets distribution, by, 191:200
deductions before, 191:200

profits, to be paid out of, 191:199

DOCTORS (MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS). See 1 MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS

DOGS

age of dog, presumption in prosecutions, 64:3
brucellosis eradication measures affecting, 102:5
cruelty or neglect, penalties, 64:6
dangerous dogs-

control, requirement, 64:5
humane destruction, 64:5
meaning, 64:5

dog control areas-

declaration of, 64:3

dog control officers-

appointment, 64:3
duties of, 64:3

food premises, prohibition in, 64:5
guide dogs for the blind-

impounding exemption, 64:5

humane destruction-

dangerous dogs, 64:5
impounded strays, 64:4

import-

rabies control measures, 98:6
statutory declaration requirement, 98:15

impounding of strays-

disposal of dogs, 64:4
exemptions from provisions, 64:5
notice of impounding, 64:4,7
poundage fees, 64:4
powers of appointed person, 64:4

livestock, worrying of-

destruction of dogs, 64:6
penalty for owner's offence, 64:6

nocturnal annoyance, causing, 64:5
owner, meaning, 64:7
poisoned bait, prohibition, 64:5
registration-

annual requirement, 64:3
application of provisions, 64:3
badge, issue of, 64:3
collars with badges, dogs to wear, 64:4
evidence of, 64:3
failure to register, penalty, 64:3-4
fee, payment required, 64:3
loss of badge, re-registration, 64:4
regulations, matters within scope of, 64:6

stray dogs-

impounding of. See impounding of strays above
liability of owners, 64:4

DRUGS, CONTROL OF

exempt preparations, 12:6-12
forfeiture of property-

acquittal, release on, 12:14
vessels unlawfully carrying drugs, 12:13

import certificate-

form of, 12: 15
requirement, 12:12

importation-

permits, requirements, 12:12
prohibited substances, 12:2-5

obstruction of officers, 12:13
offences-

conviction. condemnation on, 12:14
evidence by certificate, 12:13
penalties, 12:14
permits, against conditions of; 12:13

prosecution-

condemnation on conviction, 12:14

sale and supply-

authorised persons, supply to, conditions where lawful, 12:12

seizure, powers of, 12:13
variation of listed drugs, 12:12

EASEMENT. See LAND LEASES 12:12-13

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOANS

authority for, 184:2
bonds-

nature of, 184:2

Government Borrowing and Guarantee Act, and, 184:3
statutory bodies, to, 184:2-3

EDUCATION

administration of schools. See SCHOOLS-administration

EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL

establishment and functions, 121:3
meetings, 121:4
membership, 121:4

EDUCATION ADVISORY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

establishment and membership, 121:5

EGGS

import-

documents to accompany, 98:22
hatching, where for, 98:10
labelling, 98:21-22

ELECTION DISPUTES Const. 16

ELECTIONS

municipal council See MUNICIPAL COUNCILS

ELECTORAL COMMISSION Const. 10

ELECTORAL FRANCHISE Const. 6

impounding of. See impounding of ELECTIONS

ELECTORAL COMMISSION Const. 10

ELECTORAL FRANCHISE Const. 6

ELECTORAL SYSTEM

recommendations for, Const.24

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY (DISTRICTS)

agreement between subscriber and Government, 96:2
connection charge, 96:2,4
consumption, rate of charge, 96:4
current for distribution, form of, 96:2
defective installations on premises, 96:4
deposit in advance of consumption, 96:2,4
installations made by subscriber, inspection of, 96:4
liability of Director of Public Works, exclusion, 96:4
meters, 96:2
rates, tariff of, 96:4
subscriber, meaning, 96:2
termination of agreement, 96:2

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY (PORT VILA AND LUGANVILLE)

concessionnaire-

contract of concession, 65:2
meaning, 65:2
powers of, 65:2

diverting or wasting electricity, 65:4
entry on premises, 65:4
failure of supply, 65:3
installations and apparatus-

compensation against concessionnaire for damage, 65:3
inspection of, 65:4
land, rights as to, 65:3
wilful damage to, 65:4

meters, inspection of, 65:4
obstruction of authorised officer, 65:4
offences against regulations, 65:4
Port Vila, supply to-

statutory controls, 17:2. See also PORT VILA

Port Vila harbour-

prohibited area for ships, 22:2

supply cable-

Iririki Island and Port Vila, between, map, 27:3
ships, restrictions on passage of, 22:2, 27:2

unlawful supply, penalty, 65:2-3

EMERGENCY

proclamation of-

trade disputes, and. See TRADE DISPUTES

EMERGENCY POWERS Const. 20-21

emergency regulations Const. 20-21

complaints to Supreme Court Const. 21

period of state of emergency Const. 20
renewals of state of emergency Const. 20

EMPLOYMENT

accidents-

notification, 160:17

agencies, 160:23
agreement, effect of, 160:7
annual leave, 160:13-14

duration of entitlement, 160:14
entitlement when contract terminated, 160:14
manner in which to be taken, 160:14
remuneration during, 160:14

apprenticeship, 160:25
Commissioner of Labour, 160:5

identity documents, 160:7
powers, 160:5-6

compulsory labour, 160:7
contract', of. See :CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
criminal court-

power to order payments to employees, 160:22-23

crimping, 160:23
custom, effect of, 160:7
dangerous premises, 160:6
days of work, 160:11-12
employer's register-160:25

contents, 160:27

first-aid- 160:17

regulations, 160:28

forced labour, 160:7
hours of work-160:11-12

meaning, 160:13

housing standards-

Minister's power to prescribe, 160:24-25

insanitary premises, 160:6
Labour Advisory Board, 160:5
Labour officers, 160:5

identity documents, 160:7
powers, 160:5-6

manpower and employment survey. See MANPOWER AND EMPLOYMENT SURVEY
maternity leave, 160:15-16
meal breaks, 160:12
medical facilities, 160:17
offences, 160:26

continuing, 160:26

overtime pay, 160:13
persons under 12, 160:16
persons under 14, 160:16
persons under 15, 160:16
persons under 18, 160:16

ships, on, 160:16

prices-

control of, 160:24

public holidays-

work on, 160:12

public service, 160:25-26
redundancies-

duty of employer to notify Commissioner, 160:23-24

regulations by employers, 160:25
remuneration-

annual leave, during, 160:14

repatriation of employees-

employee's family, 160:21
exemption from employer's duty, 160:22
means of transport, 160:22
proportional payment of travel costs, 160:21
rights to, 160:21
subsistence during, 160:22

requirement to submit returns, 160:25
safe working conditions, 160:17
safety precautions, 160:17
severance allowance-

amount, 160:20
deductions, 160:21
not due, when, 160:19-20
payment, 160:19

sex discrimination, 160:7-8
sick leave, 160:14-15
statistical returns, 160:25
statutory provisions-

power of Minister to exempt from, 160:26

tea breaks, 160:12
weekly day of rest, 160:13
women-

night, at, 160:15
restriction on dismissal, 160:16

works stores, 160:24
young persons-

register of, 160:17

manpower and employment survey See MANPOWER AND EMPLOYMENT SURVEY 160:24-25

ENCUMBRANCES 123:4

ENTRY ON LAND OR PREMISES

Customs Officers, right of way, 3:10
electricity supply (districts), 96:4
electricity supply (Port Vila and Luganville) 65:4
film censorship, 72:5
licensed premises, 52:8,19
malaria control provisions, 18:2
noxious weeds, control of, 44:2
obscene materials, search for, 73:3
Price Inspectors, 86:5
rating valuation, for purposes of, 93:2
veterinary health inspectors, 98:25,26
water supply, Public Works powers. 24:6,

EQUINE ANIMALS. See HORSES

ESCAPE

assistance to judicial officer or police officer, 136:14
recapture of person escaping, 136:14

ESPIRITO SANTO ISLAND

Luganville as Port of Entry, 3:5
taxi fares, schedule of, 49:21

ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES

conservation regulations, power to make, 76:2

EVIDENCE. See also WITNESSES

criminal trials-

evidence partly recorded by one magistrate and partly by another, 136:35
interpretation to accused or advocate, 136:33
magistrates' courts, 136:33-34
minor offences, 136:34
presence of accused, in, 136:33
remarks respecting demeanour of witness, 136:34

false evidence, penalty, 35:2
Parliamentary privilege, 95:3
Supreme Court, in, 136:35

EXCHANGE, INSTRUMENTS OF

stamp duties, and, 68: 10

EXECUTIVE Const. 14-15

Ministers, Const. 14-15

appointment, Const. 14
ceasing to hold office, Const. 14-15
collective responsibility, Const. 14
first, Const. 23
removal, Const. 14
retaining membership of Parliament, Const. 15
termination of office, Const. 14
votes of no confidence, Const. 14

power, Const. 14
Prime Minister, Const. 14

EXECUTORS

trust company acting as. See TRUST COMPANY
wills, of. See WILLS-executors

EXPLOSIVES

board appointed to inspect, 6:4
breaches of Explosives Act, reports of, 6:4
deteriorating condition, destruction procedure, 6:4
importation-

consignee, duty of, 6:2
owners to have authorised magazines, 6:2
permit, applications for, 6:2

magazines-

importation permit condition, 6:2
inspection of. 6:4
movement of explosives in and out, 6:3
private, construction requirements, 6:3

meaning, 6:2
offences and penalties, 6:4
ports, in, 26:6
prohibited uses, 6:2
storage restrictions, 6:3. See also magazines above
supply-

conditions to be served, 6:3
permit for, 6:3

EXPORT DUTIES

ad valorem export duty-

determinationof, 31:2
table of goods and products, 31:4

amounts payable-

authorisation of schedule, 31:3
specific products, rates for, 31:6-8
tables of goods and products, 31:4-8
weight of goods, in respect of, 31:2

declaration of export-

form, 31:5
requirement, 31:2

exemptions from duty, 31:3
failure to pay, penalty., 31:3
false declarations, 31:2
payment, period for, 31:3
penalties for offences, 31:3
rates, calculation, 31:2,6-8
re-exported goods-

declaration requirement, 31:3
liability to duty, 31:3

weighing of goods, 31:2

EXPORTS

animals-

agricultural fees, 74:6

cattle-

consent requirement, 97:2

customs declaration-

delay before, 3:11
guarantee requirement, 3: 10
requirement, 3: 10

declaration of export, 31:2
duties. See EXPORT DUTIES
loading-

customs officer, attendance of, 3:7

manifest on leaving, 3:6
meat-

consent requirement, 97:2
grade restrictions, 51:5

meat products-

consent requirement, 97:2

objects of historical etc. interest, 39:4
obscene materials, offence involving, 73:2
plants, agricultural fees, 74:5
ports, licensing of, 3:7
ports of embarkation. exceptional, 3:11
re-exports-

declaration requirement. 31:3
ships, restrictions as to, 3:10
transhipment declaration 3:11

EXPROPRIATION FOR PUBLIC UTILITY

assessment commission, 36:7-8

appeal, 36:8
execution of decision, 36:8
hearing evidence, 36:7
procedure at hearings, 36:7
rules for fixing compensation, 36:7-8

caveat, 36:6
compensation, 36:6-7

acceptance of offers, 36:7
assessing, 36:7
communication of offers, 36:6
deposit of, 36:8
refusal of offers, 36:7

compensation, rights of, 36:6
declaration of acquisition, 36:4
decree, 36:6
decree to be registered, 36:5
documents to be sent to court, 36:4
minors, properties of, 36:5
notification to persons interested, 36:4
order of Supreme Court, 36:3
plans, 36:3

alteration, 36:4

procedure, 36:3

property unregistered, where, 36:5

proceedings before Court, 36:6
public works, 36:3
publication of court order, 36:5
taking possession, 36:3

EXTRADITION

application of Act in relation to Common- FILMS
wealth countries, 199:3-4
application of Act in respect of foreign states, 199:4
arrest for purposes of committal, 199:6-7
authority to proceed, 199:6
consent order for, 199:7-8
custody, 199:10-11
description of extraditable offences, 199:12-13
designated Commonwealth countries, from, 199:11
designated Commonwealth countries, to, 199:6-11
discharge in case of delay, 199:9-10
evidence, 199:10
extraditable offences, 199:4-5
general restrictions, 199:5-6
habeas corpus, and, 199:8
Minister, by, 199:8
offences committed before and after commencement of Act. 199:12
proceedings for committal, 199:7
property found on fugitive offenders, 199:12
regulations, 199:11
review. 199:8
treaty States, from, 199:11
treaty States, to. 199:6-11
Vanuatu, to, 199:11

restoration of persons not tried or acquitted, 199:11
warrant for, 199:8-9

FALSE STATEMENTS

penalties for-

Companies Act 1986, 191:27

FAMILY, MAINTENANCE OF. See MAINTENANCE OF FAMILY

FAMILY DAY. See also PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Monday, where failing on, 114:2

FEEDING STUFFS FOR ANIMALS

animal-based products, containing-

import restrictions, 98:23

biological products for use in-

import restrictions, 98:11-12

import-

accompanying imported animals, where, 98:13

FENCING OF LAND

brucellosis preventive measures, 102:4
maintenance notice, 13:2
notice to fence, 13:2
offences under the Act, 13:2

FERTILISERS

import-

animal-based products, conditions to be complied with, 98:23
disease control restrictions, 98:12

FILMS

advertisements of films-

approval required for, 72:4
exhibition unapproved, 72:4-5

Censorship Board-

advertisements of films, powers as to, 72:4
approval, powers as to, 72:3
composition, 72:5
decisions, basis for, 72:2
decisions to be in writing, 72:3
destruction of unapproved films, 72:4
establishment of, 72:2
exhibition of films to, 72:3
procedures, 72:5
unapproved films, retention, 72:4

entry on premises-

police warrant, 72:5

exhibition to general public-

offences and penalties, 72:4-5
permit requirement, 72:2
restrictions, imposing of, 72:3,4

permit for exhibition-

appeal against refusal, 72:3,4
applications for, 72:2
certificate of exemption, form, 72:6
display of. at premises, 72:3
exemptions from requirement, 72.2
fees, stipulation of, 72:2
form of. 72:3,6
particulars of film with application, 72:2
re-application after refusal, 72:3
requirement, 72:2
validity, period of, 72:3

FINANCE, PUBLIC. See PUBLIC FINANCE

FINANCE MINISTER

borrowing powers, 149:2
Government guarantees of loan repayments, 149:2
loans to statutory bodies, 149:2

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. See also BANKS AND BANKINGS

assets, liquid, minimum holding 63:8-9
audit and examination-

appointment of persons, 63:9
contraventions revealed, powers as to, 63:10
production of books, 63:10

auditor, appointment 63:10,11
auditor's report-

annual meeting, reading at, 63:11

balance sheet, requirement, 63:9
directors, advances to, 63:7-8
dividends, payment of, 63:6
licensing-

activities restricted, 63:7
alterations in memorandum or articles, notice of, 63:5
application for licence, 63:4
companies based abroad, 63:4
contravention of provisions, penalties, 63:5
exemptions from requirements, 63:11,12
fees payable, 63:12
minimum capital requirement, 63:5-6
new licence application after changes, 63:5
penalties for offence, 63:12
prosecution of offences, 63:12
refusal to grant licence, 63:4
requirement for licence, 63:4
reserve fund requirement, 63:6
revocation of licence, 63:4

management, persons debarred from, 63:6
meaning, 63:3
suspension of payments by, 63:9

FIRE

forestry. See FORESTRY

FIREARMS

air weapons-

prohibition, 198:4

ammunition-

deposit at police station, 198:11
detention by police, 198:11
disposal, 198:19
purchased, imported and sold, return, 198:31-32
voluntary deposit in police armoury, 198:19

appeals, 198:10
appointment of licensing officers, 198:3
carrying in public place. 198: 10
carrying with criminal intent, 198:9
certificate, 198:25
converting, 198:9
customs declaration, 198:9
dealer's licence, 198:4

application, 198:6-7
form, 198:17,18,26,27-28
grant, 198:6-7
instructions in use of, 84:4
ports, in, 26:6
renewal, 198:6-7
requirements for, 198:18

dealer's registration of transactions-

form, 198:29-30

deposit at police station, 198:11
detained-

disposal of, 198:11

disposal of, 198:19
drunk and disorderly in possession, 198:9
fees, 198:20,36
forfeitures, 198:12
import-

illegal, vessel used for, 198:8
places of import-

notice of, 198:37

ports-

notice of, 198:37

prohibition, 198:8
unlawful, concealing, 198:9

import licence-198:4

form, 198:19,35
form of application, 198:18,330-34
grant, 198:7
renewal, 198:7
revocation, 198:7

importer-

register of, 198:19,35

licence-

application for grant, 198:5-6
conditions, 198:17
form of application, 198:17,21-22,23-24
lost, 198:8,19
persons exempted, 198:6
refusal of, 198:8
renewal, application for, 198:5-6
requirement for, 198:3
revocation, application for, 198:5-6

licensed dealer-

inspection of premises, 198:7
particulars to be entered in registered in register, 198:18
power of court in case of offences, 198:7

Minister's power to make regulations, 198:12
mistake of fact not defence, 198:12
offences, 198:12
penalties, 198:13-15
persons under 18-

prohibition on, 198:3

places of import specified, 198:8
police-

detention by, 198:11
powers to stop and search, 198: 11

ports specified, 198:8
possession with intent to injure 198:9
prohibited weapons, 198:4
prohibition in certain areas, 198:9
purchased, imported and sold, return, 198:31-32
search with warrant-

power of, 198:10

search without warrant

power of, 198:10

security for debt, as, 198:9
trespassing with, 198:10
use to resist arrest, 198:9
voluntary deposit in police armoury, 198:19

FIREWORKS. See also EXPLOSIVES

storage in shops, 6:3

FIRMS (BUSINESSES)

business names registration. See BUSINESS NAMES REGISTRATION
meaning, 62:3
partnerships. See PARTNERSHIP

FISH

frozen-

FISHERIES

authorised officers-

assaulting, 158:10
immunity, 158: 10
obstructing, 158:10
powers of, 158:9

certificates by fisheries officers, 158:11
coconut crab-

minimum legal size,158:34

court's powers of forfeiture, 258:10

disposal of vessels forfeited, 158:11

delegation of powers of Minister, 158:11
explosives-

prohibition of use, 158:8-9

fish aggregating devices-

designated, 158:21
marketing of, 158:22
placing of, 158:21
unauthorised, disposal of, 158:22

fishery conservation measures-

aquarium fish, 158:20
beche-de-mer, 158:21
coconut crab, 158:20
coral, 158:20
crustaceans, 158:21
green snail, 158:20
offences, 158:21
rock lobster, 158:19
slipper lobster, 158:19-20
trochus, 158:20
trumpet shell, 158:20
turtles, 158:21

fish export processing establishment licenses

application form, 158:30
applications, 158:19
fees, 158:19
form, 158:31
licence conditions, 158:19

fish export processing establishments-

licensing of, 158:9

fishing licences-

appeals, 158:8
applications for, 158:7
cancellation, 158:8
charges, 158:7
conditions, 158:7
fees, 158:7

fishing licences-

Minister's powers to refuse issue or renew, 158:7
period of validity, 18:7-8
royalties, 158:7
suspension, 158:8

foreign fishing licences, 158:5
foreign investment in, 158:6
foreign licences-

application forms for, 158:22-25
applications, 158:16
exemption, 158:17
fees, 158:16
fees for, 158:27
form, 158:16,26
general conditions, 158:16-17

foreign vessels-

regional register, 158:6
registration, 158:13
stowage of fishing gear, 158:5

harmonization of licensing and enforcement-

Minister's power to enter into agreements, 158:5-6

jurisdiction of Vanuatu courts, 158:11
local fishing vessel licences, 158:6
local licences-

application, 158:18
application form, 158:18,27-28, 28-29
fees for, 158:29
general conditions, 158:18
grounds for refusal, 158:18

management-

fishery access agreements, 158:4-5
plans, 158:4

marine mammals-

prohibition, 158:8

marine reserves 158:9

declaration, 158:13

offences, 158:22

master liable for offences committed on board vessel, 158:10
presumption. 158:11

penalties, 158:22
perishable goods seized-

sale of, 158: 10

poisons-

prohibition of use. 158:8 79

regulations-

Minister's power to make, 158:11-12

release of vessels on bond, 158:10
rock lobster-

minimum legal size, 158:32

scientific research operations

Minister's power to authorize, 158:6-7

slipper lobster-

minimum legal size, 158:33

FISHING

explosives, prohibition of use, 6:2

FLAGS

State Flag. See STATE FLAG

FOOD

certificate of disposal of, 128:6
declarations by director of Health, 128:2-3,5
direction by Director of Health, 128:2-3,5
embargo, 128:4
health inspector-

identity card, 128:3,7

offences, 128:3
penalties, 128:3
powers of health inspectors to enter premises and take samples, 128:2
regulations, 128:3
unfit for human consumption-

compensation, 128:3
destruction, 128:3
prohibition of display, storage or sale, 128:2

seizure, 128:3
voluntary disposal, 128:3

FOOD AND DRUGS

sale-

public holidays closing of premises, exemptions, 114:2

FOOD PREMISES

dogs in, prohibition, 64:5

FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE

animal import restrictions, 98:6-7,11

FORESHORE

development, consent requirements, 90:2,3
meaning, 90:2

FORESTRY

clearing operations 147:16

direction by Minister, 147:35

coconut timber-

conditions of licence. 147:17
form of agreement for utilization operation, 147:17,36-37
form of licence, 147:17
licence, 147:38-39
reforestation charges, 147:17

conservation-

control of land. 147:8
failure to comply with orders, 147:9
management of land, 147:8
power of Minister to give directions, 147:8-9
protection of land, 147:8
restriction of clearing operations near streams. 147:8

export of logs, 147:18

application form of permit, 147:42-43

fire protection-

failure to comply with direction, 147:9
power to order extinguishment of fires in rural areas, 147:9
restrictions as to fires in rural areas, 147:9

forest plantation agreements-

contents, 147:4-5
failure to make payments under, 147:5
government to be satisfied as to custom
owners, 147:5
priority of payments out of proceeds of
sale of timber, 147:5
records of moneys spent by government under, 147:5

Forestry Fund, 147:9
forestry officers-

assaulting, 147:10
power to require persons to give name and address, 147:11
powers of entry, 147:10

lease between owner of land and Minister of

Agriculture and Forestry, 147:33-34

Minister-

power of delegation, 147:4
provision of services by, 147:4
responsibilities, 147:4

offences, 147:10
permit to assemble and export logs, 147:44-45
permit to cut up to 10 trees, 147:17-18

duration of, 147:18
fee of, 147:18
form of, 147:18,40-41

reforestation charge, 147:10,16
regulations. 147:11
timber licence-

application for, 147:14
application for exemption, 147:19
application form, 147:22
banker's guarantee, 147:15

form, 147:26

cancellation, 147:7
compounding of offences, 147:7
conditions, 147:14-15
exemption from, 147:16
failure to comply with conditions, 147:7
form. 147:14,23-25
granting of. 147:6
power to require production of, 147:10 GAMING
requirement to obtain, 147:6
suspension, 147:7

utilisation operations-

agreements for, 147:6
banker's guarantee, 147:1
deposit, 147:7
exempted operations, 147:6
form of agreement for, 147:14,20-21
form of report, 147:27-28
joint ventures for, 147:7
power of Minister to register wood
using plant, 147:8
report of, 147:15-16

wood using plant-

application for registration, 147:29
register of, 147:31
registration, 147:16
registration certificate, 147:30
return by owner of, 147:16,32

FORFEITURE

closed district licensee's security, 16:3
release on acquittal on drugs charges, 12:14
vessels carrying drugs, 12:13

FRANCE

French companies in Vanuatu. See COMPANIES-French companies

FRAUD

winding up, offences in. See WINDING UP (GENERALLY)- offences

FRAUDULENT TRADING

winding up, offences in course of, 191:146

FREEDOMS OF THE INDIVIDUAL Const. 6-7

FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES Const. 8

encouragement of compliance- Const. 8

non-justifiable, Const. 8

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS Const. 6-7

enforcement, Const. 7

GAMBLING

authorisation, permission for, 10:3
chain letter game or scheme, meaning, 10:3
chain letters unlawful, 10:3
exemptions to prohibition, 10:3
licensed premises, games of chance prohibited on, 52:8
managing premises for, 10:2
meaning, 10:2
money for, providing, 10:2
penalties for offences, 10:2
places where prohibited, 10:2
prohibition within Vanuatu, 10:2

GAME MEATS

grading and use of. 51:6

GAMING

amusement machines, and, 172:4
duty, 172:3

rate, 172:5

forefeiture, 172:4
licences-

revocation, 172:3-4
to be displayed, 172:3

machines-

licensing, 172:3
prohibition, 172:2

offences, 172:4
search warrants, 172:4
tables-

prohibition, 172:2

GENEVA CONVENTIONS

abuses, repression of, 150:19-20
buildings, 150:15-16
certificate, 150:6
distinctive emblem, 150: 17-18
execution of, 150: 19
final provisions, 150:20-22
general provisions, 150:7-9,22-25
grave breaches-

consent, 150:4
jurisdiction, 150:4

infractions, repression of, 150: 19-20
legal proceedings in respect of protected persons-

legal representation, 150:5
notice of trial, 150:4-5
reduction of sentence, 150:5
time for appeal, 150:5

maritime warfare-

abuses, repression of, 150: 33-34
distinctive emblem, 150:31-33
execution of Convention, 150:33
final provisions, 150.34-36
general provisions, 150:22-25
medical transports, 150:30-31
personnel, 150:30
shipwrecked persons, 150:25-28
sick persons, 150:25-28
wounded persons, 150:25-28

material, 150:15-16
medical establishments, 150:12-13
medical transports, 150:16-17
medical units, 150:12-13
orders, 150:6
personnel, 150:13-15
prisoners of war, 150:36-74

accommodation in neutral countries, 150:65-67
beginning of captivity, 150:41-42
captivity, 150:41-65
chaplains retained to assist, 150:45-46
clothing, 150:43-44
complaints respecting conditions of captivity, 150:57
death of, 150:68-69
disciplinary sanctions, 150:58-65
discipline, 150:47-48
execution of Convention. 150: 71-74
financial resources, 150:51-54
food, 150:43-44
general protection, 150:40
general provisions, 150:36-40
hygiene, 150:44-45
information bureaux, 150:69-71
intellectual activities, 150:46-47
internment of, 150:42-49
judicial proceedings, 150:62-65
labour of, 150:49-51
medical attention, 150:44-45
medical personnel retained to assist, 150:45-46
penal sanctions, 150:58-65
physical activities, 46-47
quarters, 150:43-44
rank of, 150:48
relations with authorities, 150:57-65
relations with exterior, 150:54-57
release at close of hostilities, 150:67-68
relief societies, 150:69-71
religious activities, 150:46-47
repatriation, 150:65-68
close of hostilities, at, 150:67-68
representatives,150:57-58
termination of captivity, 150:65-69
transfer after arrival in camp, 150:48-49

protection of civilians, 150:75

accommodation in neutral countries, 150:107-108
administration, 150:99-100
aliens, 150:83-85
Central Agency, 150:108-109
clothing, 150:95
deaths, 150:106-107
disciplinary sanctions, 150:103-105
discipline, 150:99-------------------100
execution of Convention, 150:109-112
final provisions, 150:111-113
financial resources, 150:98
food, 150:95
general protection of populations, 150:78-81
general provisions, 150:75-78
hygiene, 150:96
information bureaux, 150: 108-109
intellectual activities, 150:96-97
medical attention, 150:96
occupied territories, 150:86-93
penal sanctions, 150: 103-105
personal property, 150:98
physical activities, 150:96-97
places of internment, 150:94-95
provisions common to territories of parties to conflict and to occupied territories, 150:82-83
regulations for treatment of internees, 150:93-108
relations with exterior. 150:100
release, 150: 107-108
religious activities. 150:96-97
repatriation, 150: 107-108
status, 150:82-109

Red Cross emblem, 150:17-18

prevention of abuse of, 150:6

Red Cross, schedule relating to, 151:4
sick persons, 150:9-12
texts, 150:7-113
transfers of internees, 150: 105-106

treatment, 150:82-109

wounded persons, 150:9-12

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

compensation for disturbance of rights, 197:17
compulsory acquisition of land, 197:17
Directors, powers of, 197:18
evidentiary provision, 197:19
illegal operations, 197:18-19

body corporate, by, 197:19

indemnity, 197:6

licence applications-
cancellation, 197:14-15
force majeure, 197:15
form of, 197:7
grant to more than one person, 197:7
powers of Minister with respect to applicants, 197:7
prohibition against holding, 197:6
restrictions, 197:16-17
surrender of, 197:13-14

offences-197:18

body corporate, by, 197:19
forfeiture, and, 197:19

orders, 197:19-20
production licenses-

application for,197:11
content, 197:13
control of company holding, l97:15-16
form, 197:13
grant to holder of prospecting licence, 197:11-12
rights conferred by, 197:13
restrictions on grant of, 197:12-13

prospecting licences-

applications, 197:22
content, 197:8-9
disposal of application for, 197:7-8
fee, 197:22
form, 197:8-9,22,23-26
licensee's address in Vanuatu, 197:22
not transferable, 197:22
obligations of holder, 197:10
powers of Minister, 197:22
renewal, 197:9-10
revocation, 197:22
rights under, 197:10
work programme under, 197:10-11

registration of interest-

land register, in 197:17-18

regulations, 197:19-20
relinquishment of land in production licence area, 197:14
restriction on disclosure of information, 197:5-6
rights in continental shelf, 197:5
service of documents, 197:5
vesting of property in, 197:4
work programme-

prospecting licence, under, 197:10-11

GOATS

import-

authorisation, 98:8
diseases, controls relating to specific, 98:7
documents to accompany, 98:16-17
infected countries, prohibition where from,
98:8
quarantine station, surveillance at, 98:8

GOVERNMENT FINANCE

borrowing powers-

Ministers authority, 149:2. See also FINANCE MINISTER

loan repayments, Government guarantees, 149:2

GOVERNMENT LOANS

issue of bonds-194:1-2

authority to borrow, 194:2
Government Borrowing and Guarantee Act not to apply, 194:2
nature of bonds,194:2

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

damage to, as offence, 58:2
meaning, 58:2

GOVERNMENT SERVICE-

officers in-

offences by, 111:3
official secrets declaration, 111:3,5

GRAVES. See also BURIAL meaning, 101:2

GUARANTEE, COMPANY LIMITED BY. See COMPANY- guarantee, limited by

HABEAS CORPUS 136:56, 199:8

HARBOUR LIGHTS

application of statutory requirements, 2:2
infractions of statutory requirements 2:2

HARBOURMASTERS

appointment, 26:4
control of lights, 26:6
flag, use of, 26:4
masters to comply with directions, 26:4
necessary action to ensure security of shipping, 26:5
not to be taken to sea, 26:5
pilotage, carrying out, 26:19
power of entry on land, 26:6
powers of, 26:4
powers to move vessels, 26:4

HEAD OF STATE Const. 13. See also PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC

HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK

civil liability, 195:10
codes of practice-

power of Minister to approve, 195:6
use in criminal proceedings, 195:6

disclosure of information, 195:10
duties of employees, 195:4
duties of employers, 195:3-4
duty not to charge employees, 195:4
duty not to interfere with things provided, 195:4
enforcement, 195:6
imminent danger-

powers in case of, 195:9-10

improvement notices, 195:8-9
inspectors-

powers of, 195:6-8

manufacturers-

duties regarding articles and substances for use at work, 195:4-5

offences, 195:10
prohibition notices, 195:8-9
publication, 195:10
regulations-

power of Minister, 195:5-6

HEALTH OFFICER meaning, 1:3 See also QUARANTINE- health officer

HEALTH PRACTITIONERS

acupuncture, 164: 10
application of statutory provisions, 164:8
Board, 164:3-4

proceedings, 164:4

chemists-

not affected by statutory provisions, 164:8

chiropractic, 164:10
fees, 164:8,10
offences, 164:8
professional discipline-

complaints of unprofessional conduct, 164:6
Disciplinary Committee, 164:6-7
evidence in disciplinary proceedings, 164:7

registration-

Board to maintain register, 164:4
cancellation, 164:5
certificate- 164:5

form, 164:9

provisional, 164:5
qualifications, 164:4-5
visiting doctors, 164:5-6

Supreme Court, appeals to, 164:7-8
traditional medicine-

not affected by statutory provisions, 164:8

HEROIN

substances exempt from dangerous drugs control, 12: 10

HOLDING COMPANY

accounts-

group accounts, incorporation of, 191:83. See also GROUP ACCOUNTS
subsidiaries, particulars as to, 191:80 HORSES

balance sheet, 191:233-234
consolidated accounts, 191:83,235
financial year-

subsidiaries, to co-incide with, 191:84

group accounts-

consolidated accounts, 191:83.235
contents of, 191:84
contravention of provisions, 191:83
documents comprising, 191:83
requirements, 191:82
statement with balance sheet in absence of, 191:234

meaning, 191:84-85
membership-

subsidiaries, restriction as to, 191:31

HOLIDAYS, PUBLIC. See PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

HONOURS

awards to be Gazetted, 120:2
awards to be made by President, 120:2
citation, 120:2
Independence Medal, 120:2,3 4
offences, 120:3
Order of Vanuatu, 120:7-10

appointment of persons to, 120:7
appointment to be signed by President, 120:7
Awards Advisory Committee, 120:8
first class, 120:8-9
fourth class, 120:10
membership, 120:7
nominations for appointments, 120:8
Prime Minister to recommend appointees, 120:8
Registrar of, 120:8
second class, 120:9
third class, 120:9-10

orders of, 120:2
posthumous awards, 120:2
regulations, 120:2-3
Vanuatu Gallantry Medal- 120:10-11

description of, 120:11
elegibility for, 120:10-11
President to award on recommendation of Prime Minister, 120:11
Registrar of Awards, 120:11

Vanuatu General Service Medal, 120:12-13

description of, 120:13
historic events, award to mark, 120:13
President to award on recommendation of Prime Minister, 120:13
Register of Awards, 120:13

Vanuatu Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, 120:11-12

certificate of good character, 120:12
description of, 120:12
description of clasp of, 120:12
elegibility for, 120:11
President to award on recommendation of Prime Minister, 120:12
Register of Awards, 120:12

HORSE

import-

authorisation, 98:9
diseases, controls relating to specific, 98:8
documents to accompany, 98:18
infected countries, prohibition where from,
98:9
quarantine station, surveillance at, 98:9

HOSPITALS

drugs-

sale and supply, 12:12

HOTEL AND LICENSED PREMISES TAX

appeals, 141:5
assessment by collector, 141:4
assessment of amount paid or due, 141:2
bad debt, 141:3
compounding, 141:6
day when payable, 141:3
debt to government, as, 141:5
entry of premises, 141:5
evidence by certificate, 141:6
exemptions, 141:6
furnishing of information, 141:4
inspection of premises, 141:5
offences, 141:5
penalties, 141:3,5
period for which payable, 141:3
priority of, 141:5
rate, 141:2
records, 141.4
recovery from persons supplied with goods or services, 141:3
regulations 141:6
returns-141:3

form, 141:7-11

searches of persons, 141:5
searches of premises, 141:5
summary proceedings for collection, 141:6

HUSBAND AND WIFE

competency as witnesses, 136:27

ICE CREAM

manufacture, permit for-

application form, 56:9
form of permit. 56:7
requirement, 56:2
suspension, 56:2,8

meaning, 56:2
premises for manufacture-

animals on, prohibition, 56:4
certificate of compliance with provisions, 56:10
cleanliness requirements, 56:3
inspection, 56:6
structural requirements, 56:2
vehicles of, display of name, 56:4
workers, health precautions, 56:4

water ice, meaning, 56:2

ICE FACTORY

animals on premises, prohibition, 56:4
certificate of compliance with conditions. 56:2,10
cleanliness requirements, 56:3
inspection of premises, 56:6
meaning, 56:2
permit to maintain-

application form, 56:9
display of, 56:6
form of permit, 56:7
requirement, 56:2
suspension, 56:2,8

structural requirements, 56:2
vehicles, display of name on, 56:4
workers, health precautions, 56:4

ILLEGITIMATE CHILD

acknowledgement-

consent, requirements, 61:7
formal declaration, 61:7,14
registration, 61:5,15-16

IMMIGRATION

appeals, 66:11-12
bond form, 66:17
cancellation of permit, 66:9
control of entry into Vanuatu, 66:7
deposit form, 66:17
deposit not to confer right of entry or residence, 66:6
disembarkation form, 66:15-16
duties of masters of ships, 66:6-7
duties of passengers, 66:6-7
entry into Vanuatu, 66:5-9
expiration of permit, 66:9
fees, 66:27
form of application for permit, 66:19-20
form of permit to enter and reside, 66:20-21
no legal proceedings for things done in good faith, 66:11
offences, 66:12-13
order of removal, 66:21
payment of deposit on or before entering Vanuatu, 66:5

refund of, 66:6

penalties, 66:12-13
permits, 66:5
permits to enter and reside, 66:8
persons entitled to enter without permit, 66:7-8
power of Minister to make regulations, 66:13
owers of officers, 66:4-5
Principal Immigration Officer, 66:4-5
prohibited immigrant-

liability for expenses incurred in respect of, 66:11

prohibited immigrants, 66:9
prohibition notice, 66:18
proof of documents, 66: 11
removal of persons from Vanuatu, 66: 10-11
security form. 66:17
visa, 66:5

application for, 66:22-23

exemptions, 66:23

application form, 66:24-26

visitor's permit, 66:8

IMPORT DUTIES

accompanies personal and household effects, 91:8-9
airfreight packages, 91: 10
audio recordings, 91:10
cattle industry equipment, 91:6
charitable reliefs, 91:11-12
chemical substances (fertilisers) 91:7
church supplies, 91:12
CIF value of goods, and, 91:2
Compression-ignition engines, 91:17
containers, 91:17
corpses of deceased persons, 91:16
crates, 91:17
Customs service tax, 91:2

exemptions, 91:18-19

decorations, 91:11
dental surgery and laboratory supplies, 91:16
economic reliefs, 91:6-7
exemption, 91:5-19
films, 91:10
fire-fighting equipment, 91:15
fisheries industry equipment, 91:7
general agricultural equipment, 91:6
goods admitted under international convention or agreement, 91:17
goods exempted by Minister of Finance, 91:6
goods not in accordance with contract, 91:17
gravestones, 91:16
inheritances, 91:10
legacies, 91:10
levy of, 91:2
life saving equipment, 91:15
livestock foodstuffs, 91:7
medals, 91:11
memorials, 91:16
method of payment, 91:3
motor spirit, on-remission of, 91:3
negatives, 91:10
offences, 91:3
personal reliefs, 91:7-11
persons changing residence, 91:9-10
photographs, 91: 10
postal packages, 91:10
poultry farming equipment, 91:7
poultry foodstuffs, 91:7
returned goods, 91:16
school supplies, 91:12
self-help community groups, goods imported by, 91:12
service clubs, goods imported by, 91:12
soft techniques of energy, 91:17
sports equipment, 91:11
temporarily imported goods, 91:12-15

commercial samples, 91:14
duty-free sale to tourists, for, 91:15
exhibitions, for use at, 91:13
fairs, for use at. 91:13
hire, for, 91:13
inwards processing relief, 91:14-15
loan. for, 91:13
meetings, for use at, 91:13
pedagogic material and equipment, 91:14
professional equipment, 91:14
scientific material and equipment, 91:14
supply to foreign-going vessels and aircraft, for, 91:15
tools of trade, 91:14
visiting vessels and aircraft, 91:12-13

trophies, 91:11
unaccompanied personal or household effects, 91:9
uniforms, 91:11
unsolicited gifts, 91:10-11
valuation of imported goods, 91:3-4

certificates of value, 91:4
deductions from invoice price, 91:4
definitions of value, 91:3
gifts, 91:4
independent buyer, 91:3-4
invoice price, acceptance of, 91:4
invoice price, additions to, 91:4
no "charge" goods, 91:4
reduced rate of transport, 91:4
sales between buyers and sellers who are not independent of each other, 91:4
seller, 91:3-4

video recordings, 91:10
wedding presents, 91: 10-11

IMPORT OF GOODS.

application for license-176:3

form, 176:3

control-

exemption, 176:2
forfeiture, 176:2
offences, 176:2
powers of Minister, 176:2

licence-

form, 176:3,4
goods or commodities in respect of which required, 176:4
restrictions, 176:3

IMPORTS

for imports of specific commodities see under name of commodity, e.g. g. ANIMALS-imports; WHISKEY imports

customs declaration-

arrival of goods, not before, 3:9
deposit of, 3:8
documents in support of, 3:9
form of, 3:8
placing of goods after, 3:12
provisional, 3:9

customs requirements-

bonded warehouses, 3:11. See also BONDED WAREHOUSES
dangerous and offensive goods, 3:9
discharge of goods, documents required. 3:8
false declarations, 3:9
fines for offences, 3:9
incorrect declarations, 3:33
seizure of undeclared goods, 3:9

manifest-

copy to be delivered, 3:6
failure to produce, 3:5
penalty where incorrect, 3:6
requirement to produce, 3:5

private bonded stores-

destruction of spoilt goods, 3:13
disputes as to goods, 3:13
duty, determination of levy, 3:13
examination of goods, 3:12
expenses of inspection, 3:13
procedure for authorisation, 3:12

re-imports-

customs treatment, 3:9

INCITEMENT TO VIOLENCE

public order offence, 84:7-8

INCORPORATION, CERTIFICATE OF. See COMPANIES- certificate of incorporation
INFANT

meaning, 55:3

INFANTILE PARALYSIS. See POLIOMYELITIS PRECAUTIONS

INFORMATION

official secrets. See OFFICIAL SECRETS

INJUNCTION

trade unions, and, 161:15. See also TRADE UNIONS

INQUIRY, COMMISSIONS OF. See COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY

INSANITY

accused person, of, 136:28

INSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

charge, 136:16
complaint, 136:16
person arrested without warrant, 136:16
power to dispense with personal attendance of accused, 136:18
search warrants-

detention of property seized, 136:20
execution, 136:20
person in charge of closed place to allow entry, 136:20
power to issue, 136:20
statutory provisions applicable to, 136:20

summons-

content, 136:17

form, 136:17
issue of, 136:16
service-136:17-18

body corporate. on, 136:17
person summoned cannot be found, where. 136:17
proof of, 136:18

warrant-

issue of, 136:16

warrant of arrest, 136:18-20. See also ARREST

INSURANCE

accounts of registered insurers to be submitted, 12:9
agents of insurer, 82:2
amalgamations of insurance business, 82:10
application for registration as insurer, 82:6-7
audit of accounts of registered insurers, 82:9
balance sheets of registered insurers to be submitted, 82:9
cancellation of policies, 82:15-16
cancellation of registration, 82:7

notified in Gazette, 82:14

control of advertisements, 82:8
decisions not to be questioned in court, 82:17
directors, borrowing powers of, 82:16
documents and information to be furnished to Registrar, 82:11
exempted insurers, 82:13
exemption from financial requirements, 82:20
extension of periods specified for performance of acts, 82:13
external insurers-

compliance certificates, 82:13

false statements, 82:17
fees, 82:18
group accounts, 82:9
immunity of officials exercising powers, 82:17
insurance agents, 82:11-13

application for registration, 82:12
cancellation of registration, 82:12
list of, 82:12
record of business, 82:12
registration, 82:11

insurance brokers, 82:11-13

application for registration, 82:12
cancellation of registration, 82:12
list of, 82:12
record of business, 82:12
registration, 82:12

insurance salesmen, 82:11-13

application for registration, 82:12
cancellation of registration, 82:12
list of, 82:12
record of business, 82:12
registration, 82:11

insurers to be registered, 82:6

financial requirement, 82:6

investigation of affairs of insurer, 82: 14
keeping records by insurers, 82:9-10
life assurance and other business, 82:8
life-policy-holders, security of, 82:8-9
local courts, jurisdiction of, 82:16
local policies to be governed by British law, 82:11
motor vehicle third party insurance.

See MOTOR VEHICLE THIRD PARTY INSURANCE

offences, 82:17
paying over of premiums to insurer, 82:12-13
periodical investigations to be made into
financial position of life assurers, 82: 10
persons acting on behalf of unregistered insurers, 82:16-17
policies issued before refusal or cancellation of registration, 82:8
policies to be printed or typed in clearly legible
letters, 82: 15
policy not invalid owing to failure to comply
with law, 82:15
power of Registrar to petition for winding-up, 82:14
principal office of registered insurers, 82:8
principal representative of registered insurers, 82:8
prohibition of loans to directors, 82:16
registered names, 82:15
Registrar may demand information, 82:13-14
registration of associations of underwriters, 82:10-11
registration to be notified in Gazette, 82:14
restriction from writing new business, 82:7
restriction on use of word, 82:14
rules, 82:17
securing proper conduct of business, 82:7
separate accounts, 82:9
separate accounts for business other than insurance business, 82:8
service of process upon registered insurers, 82:16
transfer of insurance business, 82: 10

INSURANCE COMPANIES. See FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE

diplomatic privileges and immunities, 143:5

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

articles of agreement, 134:8-9
freedom of assets from restrictions, 134:8
immunities from taxation, 134:9
immunities of officers and employees, 134:9
immunity of archives, 134:8
immunity of assets from seizure, 134:8
position with regard to judicial process, 134:8
privilege for communications, 134:8
privileges of officers and employees, 134:9
status, 134:8

INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION

articles of agreement, 134:6-8
freedom of assets from restrictions, 134:7
immunities from taxation, 134:7-8
immunities of officers and employees, 134:7
immunity of archives, 134:7
immunity of assets from seizure,-134:7
position with regard to judicial process, 134:7
privileges for communications, 134:7
privileges of officers and employees, 134:7
status, 134:6

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. See also INTERNATIONA L DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION: INTERNATIONA L FINANCE CORPORATION: INTERNATIONA L MONETARY FUND: WORLD BANK

membership, 134:2
payments, 134:2-3
provisions of agreements given force of law in Vanuatu, 134:3
receipts, 134:2-3
regulations, 134:3

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

archives, immunity of, 134:4
articles of agreement, 134:3
freedom of assets from restrictions, 134:4
immunities from taxation, 134:4-5
immunities of officers and employees, 134:4
immunity, 134:4
immunity from judicial process, 134:4
privileges for communications, 134:4
privileges of officers and employees, 134:4
special drawing rights department-

participation in, 134:2

status of, 134:4

INTERPRETATION

Act binding on Government, 132:11
Acts, reference to, 132:4-5
Acts subordinate to Constitution, 132:4
application of statutory provisions, 132:3
authentic version, 132:6
change in designation of public office, 132: 11
Constitutional Orders-

publication, 132:6

disposal of forfeits, 132:10
distance, 132:9
ex-officio proceedings not to abate on death, 132:11
fees, 132:11
forms-

insubstantial defects, 132:10

general principles, 132:4
grammatical variations, 132:3
holder of office, references to, 132:3
the Minister, 132:4
Orders, reference to, 132:4-5
penalties presented, stated or implied in Acts of Parliament, 132:10
person to cease to hold office when disqualified, 132:11
powers-

appointment by name or office, 132:8
appointment includes removal, 132:7
appointment of members includes alternates or temporary members, 132:7-8
appointment of persons to act in offices,132:8
between publication and commencement of Acts, 132:7
Chairman. appointment of. 132:7
exercise in special circumstances. 132:9
implied, 132:7
majority. 132:8
Ministers. exercise by, 132:9
temporary appointment of member of board, 132:7
time for exercise, 132:7
vacancy, effect of, 132:8-9

President, 132:4
repeal, effect of, 132:5
service by post, 132:3-4
statutory orders-

commencement, 132:5-6
definition, 132:5
general provisions, 132:6
publication, 132:5

time, 132:9

computation, 132:9-10

the Treasury, 132:4
warrants, 132: 10

INTOXICATING LIQUORS. See ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS

INVESTMENTS

companies, of, 191:229,230
quoted investment, meaning, 191:236

IRIRIKI ISLAND

electricity supply cable-

map, 27:3

ships passing under, 27:2

mooring of vessels-

harbour lights, 2:2

ISLAND COURTS Const. 16

accused to be called upon to plead, 167:34
acquittal-

no case to answer, where, 167:36

admissions, 167:17

defendants, by, 167:17
notice of, 167:17

amendments-

accidental omissions, 167:17
clerical mistakes, 167:17
general power, 167:17

amount of judgments-

limitation on, 167:4

appeals, 167:6-7
applications of' magistrates' courts 167:13
arrest-

accused failing to obey summons, 167:33
without warrant, 167:32
conviction for. 167:36

avoidance of service-

warrant in case of, 167:33

bail, 167:34
charge-

amendment of, 167:35
form, 167:41

civil proceedings- 167:4

form of record, 167:28-29

clerks, 167:3
commencement of proceedings, 167:13-14
community work, 167:5
compensation-

receipt for. 167:51

compensation to aggrieved person, 167:5
complaint-

non-appearance at hearing, 167:35

confirmation of sentence of imprisonment, 167:5
consolidation of cases, 167:12
constitution, 167:3
costs-

determination, 167:23
discretion of court in, 167:23

counterclaim, 167:18-19
criminal procedure-

form of record, 167:45-46
forms, 167:37-52
rules, 167:32-52

customary law-

application of, 167:4

date of hearing, 167:14
decision, 167:36
decree-

form, 167:27

defence, 167:36
defendant-

non-appearance, 167:20

direction that security be taken, 167:33
discontinuance of proceedings, 167:16
disqualification', 167:7
enforcement, 167:6,23
establishment, 167:3
evidence-167:7

documentary, 167:13
exclusion of witnesses, 167:13
interpretation, 167:35
method of taking, 167:13
to be taken in presence of accused, 167:35

fees, 167:11,30
fine-

disposal of, 167:7
non-payment, 167:5

forms, 167:11
hearing-

defendant's case, 167:21
defendant's witnesses, 167:21
documentary evidence, 167:21
land to be visited, 167:21
marking documents, 167:21
minutes of proceedings, 167:21
non-attendance of parties. 167:19-20
plaintiff's witnesses, 167:21
postponement, 167:19
proceedings at, 167:20-21
starting, 167:20
vexatious cross-examination, 167:21
witnesses in land cases, 167:20

imprisonment-

detention prior to conviction to be deducted from, 167:36

institution of causes, 167:16
interpretation, 167:12
joint sittings, 167:4
judgment-

consent, by, 167:23
counterclaim allowed, where, 167:22
court may direct time for payment or performance, 167:22
default by-

setting aside, 167:23

delivery of, 167:22
interest, 167:22
minute of, 167:22
notice when reserved, 167:22
obedience to decree, 167:22
parties deemed to have notice, 167:2
payment by instalments, 167:23
record of, 167:22
set-off allowed, where, 167:22

jurisdiction-167:3

civil, 167:4
criminal, 167:4

land cases-

publicity in, 167:14

language, 167:12
making of orders, 167:12
minutes of proceedings, 167:37
order of-

failure to obey, 167:6

order to perform community work form, 167:43
parties-

appearance of, 167:18
joint ground of action, 167:15
mis-joinder, 167:16
non-attendance, 167:19-20
non-joinder, 167:16

penalties-

limitation on, 167:4

place of trial, 167:16
plaintiff-

non-appearance, 167:19

plea of not guilty-

procedure on, 167:35

police-

investigation, 167:32
preferment of charge, 167:32

power of court on conviction, 167:5
power on appeal, 167:7
power to enlarge or abridge time, 167:13
probation order-

form, 167:52

receipts, 167:12
recognizance (with sureties) form, 167:48
recognizance (without surety)-

form. 167:47

reconciliation-

promotion of, 167:35

records, 167:7
registers, 167:12
remand-

custody, in, 167:33

representation, 167:7,13
revision of proceedings, 167:6
rules, 167:7
service of process-

court, through, 167:14
personal, 167:14
proof of, 167:14
substituted, 167:15
witness summons, 167:15

set-off, 167:18-19
settlement of issues-

parties to prepare issues, 167:18
procedure for framing issues, 167:17-18
time for, 167:18

sittings, 167:3,12
statement of claim-

contents, 167:13
form, 167:26
in writing, 167:13
particulars, 167:14
service on defendant, 167:14

summons-

accused failing to obey, 167:33
accused, to, 167:32
form, 167:39
service of, 167:32-33

summons to defendant-

form, 167:24

summons to witness-

form, 167:25

supervising magistrate, 167:3
undertaking to appear-

taken by police officer, 167:50

warrant of imprisonment-

failure to pay fine, for, 167:42
form, 167:49

warrant to arrest accused-

form, 167:44

warrant to remand accused in custody, 167:40
withdrawal of charge, 167:35
witness-

arrested under warrant, 167:34

witness summons, 167:34

JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION Const. 15

JUDICIARY Const. 15

KITE FLYING

electrical installations, prohibition near, 17:2

LABOUR

Act not to detract from other laws, 187:8
enforcement of Act, 187:7
implementation of Act. 187:7
offences. 187:7

penalties, 187:7-8
report of, 187:7

register of non-citizen employees-

form, 187:12

register of non-citizen workers, 187:7
regulations, 187:7
reserved-occupations, 187:5-6
vocational training, 187:5
work permits. See WORK PERMITS

LAND Const-21-22

alienated land See ALIENATED LAND
alienator-

prohibition of damage or destruction of improvements, 123:8
use of force, and, 123:8

basis of ownership and use, Const. 21
belongs to custom owners, Const. 21
compensation, Const. 21
custom. See CUSTOM LAND
custom owners-

prohibition of damage or destruction of improvements, 123:8
use of force, and, 123:8

disputes, Const. 21
government may own, Const. 22
management of. See MANAGEMENT OF LAND
national land law Const. 21
perpetual ownership, Const. 21
public. See PUBLIC LAND
redistribution, Const. 22
registered mortgage, meaning, 145:3
rights of entry, 123:7
transactions, Const. 21-22
water mains, laying of, 87:2 See also WATER MAINS

LAND BOUNDARIES

fencing. See FENCING OF LAND
statutory requirements, 14:2

LAND CORPORATIONS 123:7
LAND LEASES

age, presumption as to, 163:36
cautions-

application for removal, 163:34
Director's, 163:33
duration of, 163:33-34
effect, 163:33
forms, 163:73-74,75
lodging of, 163:32-33

certified copies-

documents, of, 163:12
registers, of, 163:12

co-proprietorship-

joint proprietorship, 163:27
proprietorship in common, 163:27

combination, 163:10
deposit of deeds in archives, 163:43
Deputy Director of Land Records, 163:81
Director of Land Records, 163:8

appointment. 163:8
general powers, 163:9

dispositions-

corporations, 163:14-15
exoneration of Director, 163:13
instruments ineffectual until registered, 163:12-13
protection of persons dealing in registered interests. 163:13

easements-163:25

extinguishment, 163:26

grant of-

form, 163:66

modification, 163:26
release, 163:26
release of-

form, 163:69

evidence, 163:12
fees, 163:37
forms, 163:44-76
indemnity of officers, 163:9
instruments-

attestation, 163:43
disposal of, 163:29
execution-

corporations, by, 163:43
verification of, 163:28-29

form of, 163:27-28
mentally infirm persons, 163:29
persons interested may not attest, 163:43
stamp, 163:29

Land Records Office, 163:8

hours of public business, 163:41

land survey plan, 163:9-10

correction of, 163:10

leases-

commencement, 163:15
determination of, 163:21
development conditions to be specified, 163:16
forfeiture, 163:19-20

lessor's right, 163:19
notice before, 163:19
relief against, 163:20
subleases, effect on, 163:19

form, 163:49-51
holding over, 163:16
implied agreements on part of lessee, 163:18
implied agreements on part of lessor, 163:17-18
in good repair", meaning, 163:18-19
lessor's consent to dealing with, 163:16
periodic tenancies, 163:15
purpose conditions to be specified, 163:16
registration, 163:16
rent review, 163:16-17
surrender, 163:21

forms, 163:55-56

term of, 163:15
transfer-

form, 163:62-63

variation of agreements and conditions, 163:20
variation of-

conditions form, 163:54

licences, 163:26-27
mortgages, 163:21-23

action for recovery of debt. 163:23
discharge, 163:22

form, 163:61

effect, 163:21
enforcement, 163:23
form, 163:21, 57-58
further advances, 163:21-22
mortgagee's consent to transfer, 163:22-23
obligations implied in, 163:22
supplementary provisions, 163:21
transfer

form, 163:64-65

variation, 163:22
variation of terms-

form, 163:59-60

notices, service of, 163:36-37
offences, 163:37
party walls, 163:10
pending court proceedings-

definition, 163:34

powers of attorney, 163:30

effect of, 163:30
form, 163:70
notice of revocation-

form, 163:71

profits, 163:26

extinguishment, 163:26

grant of-

form, 163:67-68

modifications, 163:26
release, 163:26

form, 163:69

Register, 163:8
registration-

amendments, 163:41
appeals, 163:36
application for copy of register or filed-

document, 163:47

application for inspection, 163:76
application form, 163:45-46
cancellation of obsolete entries, 163:9
certified copies, 163:12
corporations, 163:14-15
corrections, 163:41
delayed-

additional fee for, 163:13

entries to constitute actual notice, 163:11
erasures, 163:41
fees, 163:38-39,42
incorporation, evidence of, 163:42
indemnity, 163:35

amount, 163:35
errors in survey, 163:36
procedure for claiming, 163:35
recovery, 163:35

interest conferred by, 163:10
lodgment for, 163:41
manner of, 163:8
merger of registered interests, 163:14
new editions of register, 163:9
overriding interests, 163:11
power to compel. 163:13
priority of instruments, 163:14
proprietor, rights of, 163:11
rectification, 163:34-35
stay of, 163:14

application for, 163:48

voluntary transfer. 163:11

restrictive agreements, 163:25

extinguishment, 163:26
modification, 163:26
release, 163:26

form, 163:69

rules, 163:37-38
searches, 163:12
subdivision, 163:10
subleases, 163:20

form, 163:52-53
surrender-

forms, 163:55-56

transfer-

form, 163:62-63

variation of conditions-

form, 163:54

transfer-

entitlement of transferee, 163:24
matters implied in, 163:24
part, of, 163:25
registration, 163:24
restriction on, 163:23 24
sublease, subject to, 163:24

transmission-

application for registration, 163:72-73
bankruptcy, on, 163:31
death of joint proprietor, on, 163:32
death on, 163:30-31
wills, 163:31

trusts, 163:31-32

statutory, 163:32
survivor of trustees, 163:32

LAND SURVEYORS

aerial-

application for, 175:30

aerial surveys, 175:9
air surveys, 175:22
authentication of plans, 175:9

cancellation of, 175:9

authority for entry upon land, 175:16-17
authority to enter land, 175:31
Board-

appeals against decisions, 175:5
duties of, 175:4
establishment of, 175:4
proceedings of, 175:4

certificate for plans surveyed, 175:31
checking, 175:16
computations-

degree of accuracy of calculating areas, 175:26
independent checks to be made. 175:26
measuring areas, 175:26
method of computing area. 175:26
method of entering, 175:25
presentation, 175:26
special forms, 175:25
traverses, 175:26
triangulation, 175:25
trilateration, 175:25

conduct of surveys, 175:7-8

duties of surveyor, 175:7
entry of land, 175:7-8
erection of survey marks, 175:7-8
erection of trigonometrical stations, 175:7-8
land leases, and, 175:7
power to seek information, 175:8
recognition by courts, 175:7
curvilinear boundaries, 175:22

Director-

duties of, 175:3-4

disputes, 175:15
employment of unqualified assistants, 175:17
fees, 175:17,32-33
field notes-

corrections, 175:24
cover page, 175:25
description of monuments, 175:24
erasures, 175:24
index, 175:25
method of entering, 175:24
nomenclature, 175:25
recording of traverse observations, 175:24
recording of triangulation observations, 175:24
special forms, 175:24
topographical features, 175:25
unorthodox methods, 175:25

guiding principle, 175:19
information prior to, 175:16
line monuments, 175:17-18

computed date, placed from, 175:18
damaged, 175:18
missing, 175:18
placing on boundary, 175:18
redundant, 175:19
unable to be placed, 175:18

measurement-

permissible errors, 175:16

measuring instruments-

maintenance of, 175:15-16

plans, 175:26-28

abutting boundaries, 175:27
authentication by Director, 175:28
certificate, 175:28
colours, 175:28
co-ordinates, 175:27-28
corrections, 175:28
erasures, 175:28
general rules, 175:27
numerical data, 175:27-28
plotting by co-ordinates. 175:27
plotting of curvilinear boundaries. 175:27
scales to be used. 175:27
special forms, 175:26-27
style of printing, 175:28
topographical features. 175:28
triangulation plans. 175:28

presentation, 175:16
prior approval of statutory authorities. 175:16
professional discipline, 175:5-7

appeal to Supreme Court, 175:7
disciplinary powers of Board, 175:6
disciplinary proceedings-

conduct of, 175:6
evidence in. 175:6

unprofessional conduct, complaints of, 175:5

projections, 175:15
public access to maps and plans, 175:29
readjustment of boundaries, 175:28
re-establishment of boundaries, and, 175:19
registration-

Board to maintain register, 175:5
cancellation, 175:5
certificate of, 175:5

regulations-

power of Minister, 175:10
qualification for, 175:4-5

river beacons, 175:17-18
subdivisional-

amendments, 175:23-24
application for, 175:29
application for consent, 175:22-23
conditions, 175:23-24
corrections, 175:23-24
minimum areas, 175:23
minimum road frontages, 175:23
minimum road widths, 175:23
reclaimed land, 175:23
role of surveyor, 175:22

survey marks-

defacing, 175:8
design, 175:17
obstructing surveyors, 175:8
placement, 175:17
preservation, 175:8-9
removing, 175:8
specification, 175:17

systems of co-ordinates, 175:15
traverses-

angular measurement, 175:21
geodetic, 175:20
hanging, 175:22
linear measurement, 175:21
lower order, 175:20-21
secondary, 175:20
swinging, 175:22
verification of datum, 175:22
verification of terminals, 175:22

triangulation-

fixing of monuments, 175:20
geodetic, 175:19
instruments used for. 175:19-20
isolated surveys, 175:20
lower order, 175:19
method of taking instructions. 175:20
minor, 175:19
secondary, 175:19
tertiary, 175:19

trigonometrical stations

repair, 175:18

trilateration, instruments used for. 175:19-20
units of measurement, 175:15
unqualified survey assistants

certificate for, 175:30

LANDS REFEREE

appeal, right of, 148:6
applicant to contact respondent. 148:5
application, 148:5
appointment, 148:2
authority to inspect land, 148:6
burden of proof, 148:6
communications, 148:5
costs, 148:2,6
cross-examination, 148:6
decision to be final, 148:2
defaulting parties, 148:6
discretion, 148:6-7
disputes concerning interpretation of provisions in leases, 148:5
disputes concerning rent or value of improvements, 148:5
expert not arbitrator, as, 148:2
expert witnesses, 148:6
fees, 148:5, 7-8
hearings, 148:5
indemnity for acts and omissions, 148:3
jurisdiction, 148:2
notification of decisions, 148:6
number of persons present at hearing, 148:5
offences, 148:3
powers of, 148:2-3
powers of entry upon land, 148:3
rules for regulating proceedings before, 148:2
rules of evidence, 148:5
witnesses to. be segregated, 148:6

LAND REFORM

corporate bodies- 123:9-10

functions, 123:9-10
powers, 123: 10

lessees, saving of rights of, 123:9
mortgages, saving and transfer of, 123:9
offences, 123:8
regulations, 123:8
rural alienated land, 123:11-22

applicant to answer truthfully all questions, 123:13
application for certificate, 123:14-19
application of regulations, 123:12
fees, 123:12
fees payable on application for certificate.
123:22
form of certificate of' registered negotiator. 123:12
Minister may accept applications made out of time, 123:12
Minister may extend lime for applications. 123:12
Minister may require further and better particulars. 123:13
request for extension of time 123:20,21
time for lodging applications, 123:12
verification of particulars in application, 123:13

Rural Land Corporation- 123:23-28

accounts, 123:27
allowances for members, 123:25
annual report, 123:27
audits, 123:27
composition of, 123:25
contracts, 123:27
control of borrowing, 123:27
delegation of functions to general manager, 123:25
employees of, 123:26
establishment of, 123:24
evidence of sealing of documents, 123:27
functions of, 123:24
funds of, 123:26
funds to be held in trust, 123:26
general manager, 123:26
guarantee of loans, 123:26
meetings of, 123:26
Minister's delegation of powers, 123:28
Minister's directives, 123:28
no personal liability to members or employees,
123:28
powers of, 123:24-25
previous contracts, 123:28
secretary to, 123:25

submission of estimates for purpose of grants, 123:27
tenants, saving of rights of, 123:9

LANGUAGES

Commissions of Inquiry, 85:3
public vehicle driver's permit, 49:5

LAW COMMISSION

annual report, 115:3
Bills, procedure on publication of, 115:3
constitution of, 115:2
establishment, 115:2
functions, 115:2-3
meetings, 115:2
members, 115:2,3
powers, 115:3
regulations, powers as to, 115:3
secretary and services for, 115:2

LAW COUNCIL 119:3-4. See also LEGAL PRACTITIONERS

Disciplinary Committee, 119:4-6

adjournment of hearing, 119:13
affidavit evidence, 119:12
affidavits to be filed by Secretary, 119:14
amendments to applications or complaints,
119:13
appeals. 119:5
application for cancellation of orders of,
119:5-6
application for cancellation or variation of orders. 119:24
cancellation of orders. 119:15-16
Chairman to preside. 119:12
complaints against legal practitioners or
employees. 119:10
consideration by Council, 119:10
costs. 119:14
decisions, 119:12-13
discretion to adopt further procedures, 119:14
failure to attend hearing, 119:12
fixing date for hearing, 119:11
form of notice to legal practitioner, 119:19
further representations, 119:11
hearings in private, 119:12
immunity of witnesses and counsel, 119:12
list of documents, 119:11
non-compliance with rules, 119:14
notifications of orders and decisions, 119:13
orders, 119:12-13
parties may appear by counsel, 119:12
period of notice, 119:11
powers of, 119:5
record of proceedings, 119:13
recovery of penalties and costs, 119:14
referral of application or complaint to, 119:11
rules, 119:10-14
service of notices, 119:14
subpoena, form of, 119:14,119:21,22
substituting service of documents, 119:14
summary dismissal of applications or
complaints, 119:11
term of notice' 119:11
withdrawal of applications or complaints,
119:13
witnesses, 119:12
witnesses' expenses, 119:12
witnesses required to attend and give evidence,
119:12

disqualification of member, 119:3
establishment, 119:3
functions, 119:4
meetings of, 119:4
secretary to, 119:3-4

LAW OFFICERS

appointments, 118:2
establishment of offices, 118:2. See also ATTORNEY GENERAL; SOLICITOR GENERAL
private practice by, prohibition, 118:2
regulations, power to make, 118:3
rights of, 118:2

LEADERSHIP CODE Const. 19-20

conduct of leaders. Const. 19-20
definition of leader, Const. 20
registered guarantee of registered lessee, 111:7

LEASE. See also LAND LEASES.

company's disclaimer. 191:266,324
long lease-

meaning, 191:236

stamp duties, and, 68:10-11,18. See also STAMP DUTIES

LEATHER AND SKINS

import-

conditions to be complied with, 98:24
disease control restrictions. 98:11-12

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS. See also LAW COUNCIL

application for restoration to register, 119:5-6
complaint against, 119:4-5,10

forms, 119:16,17
notice to produce list of documents, 119:18

disciplinary appeals, 119:26-29

amendment of grounds, 119:28
appeal to Supreme Court by notice of motion, 119:27
Chief Justice may order evidence to be taken again, 119:28
discontinuation of appeal, 119:29
extension of time, 119:28
fees to be charged, 119:29
listing of, 119:28
notice of motion to be lodged at Registry, 119:27
period of time in which to enter and serve notice of motion, 119:27
persons appearing at hearing, 119:28
powers of Chief Justice, 119:29
powers of Committee, 119:28
record of proceedings in which order made, 119:27
security for costs, 119:29
Supreme Court procedure, application of, 119:29

disciplinary order, 119:20-21
form of notice by Secretary to Disciplinary Committee, 119:19
penalty for employing persons suspended from employment, 119:6
penalty for illegal practice, 119:6
regulations, 119:6-7
restoration to register, 119:15-16

application, 119:15
application to be heard by Committee, 119:14
costs, 119:16
expenses, 119:16
form of application, 119:23
notice of hearing, 119:15,25
opposition to application, 119:15
procedure at bearing, 119:15
publication of terms, 119:16
referral of application to Committee, 119:15
restrictions on subsequent applications. 119:16
service of notice, 119:15

superintendence by Attorney General, 118:2
temporary practicing (sic) certificate. 119:6

LEGAL PRIVILEGE

companies, inspections of, 191:95,98

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Day of Independence, and, Const. 24

LEUCOSIS

herd officially free form, meaning, 98:5

LICENSED PREMISES (ALCOHOLIC

LIQUORS). See ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS-Licensed premises

tax. See HOTEL AND LICENSED PREMISES TAX

LICENCES. See LAND LEASES

LIEN

customs dues recovery, for, 3:16
maritime. See MARITIME LIEN

LIMITATION OF ACTIONS

customs dues recovery, 3:13-14

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

ship owners'. See SHIPOWNERS

LIQUIDATOR

appointment-

disqualification for, 191:148
order for, 191:259,318

assets unclaimed, payment of, 191:149-150
bailiff to deliver goods to, 191:143
disclaimer of onerous property, 191:141-142
disqualification for appointment, 191:148
exempted companies, winding up, 191:171
legal proceedings, 'power to bring, 191:121
offences, reporting of, 191:147
offences against, 191:143-145
official receiver as-

special manager, appointment of, 191:127,260

payment of moneys to, 191:127
pending liquidations, notification, 191:149, 289,371
proof of debts. See PROOF OF DEBTS (COMPANIES)
prosecution of offenders, assistance in, 191:147,148
provisional-

appointment-

Court's power, 191:257
notice to Official Receiver 191:259
order, form of, 191:301

purchase of goods by, 191:282
remuneration, 191:282
rent for premises occupation. 191:271
returns. duty to make, 191:148
solicitor, representation by, 191:281
voluntary winding up in-

accounts, 191:286,290

appointment-

corrupt inducement, 191:148,280
Court's power,
191:137
notice of, 191:410

Court direction. application for, 191:38
creditors' voluntary winding up, in, 191:134-136.
See also WINDING UP (VOLUNTARY)-
creditors' voluntary winding up information to Minister, 191:290
members' voluntary winding up, in, 191:131-133.
See also WINDING UP VOLUNTARY)-
members' voluntary winding up
powers and duties, 191:137
statement of receipts and payments, 191:289,367-370
trading account, 191:149,371

winding up by the Court-

accounts-

audit of, 191:123,284
cash book, 191:284,364
trading accounts, 191:285,365

acts, applications as to, 191:123
administration of oaths, 191:273
agents, appointment of, 191:122
appointment-

advertisement, 191:262
Court's powers, 191:120
notice of, 191:380

arrangement, power to make, 191:122
assets collection and distribution, 191:126,267
bank account, payments into, 191:283, 363
books to be kept by, 191:123
cash book, 191:284,364
charges for services, 191:287
compromise on calls, 191:122
contributories, list of, 191:268,325, 327 See also CONTRIBUTORIES0-list of
costs, payment of, 191:286
creditors, directions of, 191:122-123
examination of, 191:124,292
meetings of creditors and contributories, 191:276
Minister's control, 191:124
payment of moneys received, 191:123
petition served on, 191:257,300
powers, 191:121-122,129
proof of debts, 191:272
property of company, custody of. See WINDING UP BY THE COURT provisional liquidator, 191:120
release of, 191:124,291,374
removal or resignation, 191:121
remuneration, 191:121,281
security given by, 191:262,319
trading account, 191:285,365
validity of acts. 191: 1211

LIQUOR LICENSING. See ALCOHOLIC

LIQUORS-licensing
LIVESTOCK

brucellosis eradication measures. See BRUCELLOSIS ERADICATION
carcass, requirements as to disposal, 64:5
dogs, protection from. 64:6
stock breeder-

meaning, 51:3,99:3

stock inspector-

meaning, 98:6

trespass by-

dog owner, position of, 64:6

veterinary fees, 74:7
worrying by dogs, meaning, 64:6

LIVESTOCK SERVICE

cattle export consent requirements, enforcement of, 97:2
Dept. of Agriculture and Livestock, fees for services of. See AGRICULTURAL FEES
Officer, "veterinary officer", as, 78:2
tetanus control powers, 11:2

LOANS

economic land social development. See ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOANS

LOANS OF MONEY

statutory bodies, to, 149:2

LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILS Const. 22,127:4

accounts, 127:16
agent for, 127. 11
annual estimates, 127:15
audit, 127:16-17
bodies corporate, 127:5
bribery, 127:31
business licence tax-

limits and conditions, 127:21

cinema tax-

limits and conditions, 127:21

committees, 127:9
composition, 127:5
conditions, 127:20-21
consent of Minister to dismissals, 127:10
contracts, 127: 11
corrupt practices, 127:30-32

penalty for, 127:32

declaration of candidature-

receipt, 127:39

deputy president, 127:29-30
disqualification of members, 127:6-7
division of budget, 127:13
dog tax-

limits and conditions, 127:21

duties, 127:11

direct, 127:18-19
indirect, 127:19-20

Election Disputes Committee, 127:32-35

communication of decision, 127:34-35
disputes, 127:33
examination of votes cast, 127:34
proceedings. 127:33
reports to public prosecutor, 127:35

election petitions, 127:32-35

copies, service of, 127:33
deposit, and, 127:32-33
form, 127:33
persons who may present, 127:32
time for presentation, 127:33

elections, 127:6,127:25-53

authorised representatives of candidates, 127:47
ballot boxes, 127:29
candidates, 127:25-27
counting of votes, 127:49
declaration by Minister of candidates elected,
127:50
declaration by Minister of oldest candidate elected, 127:51
declaration of candidature, 127:26,36
declaration of votes, 127:50
declaration without poll, 127:27
deputy president, 127:29-730
determination of successful candidates, 127:51
disabled voters, 127:49
disposal of reports and, documents, 127:35
disqualification for, 127:25
electoral rolls to be in polling stations, 127:28
electors to vote once for one candidate, 127:28
eligibility of candidates, 127:25
equipment at polling stations, 127:47
grounds for declaring void, 127:33-34
invalidity of candidature, 127:26
keeping of order in polling station, 127:48
method of calculation of votes, 127:51
method of voting, 127:29
no requirement to reveal vote, 127:35
notice of new poll, 127:27
notices for guidance of voters, 127:47
notification to Minister of votes cast for each candidate, 127:50
observation of count, 127:49
one polling station in each polling district, 127:47
opening of polling station, 127:48
persons not entitled to vote, 127:28
polling clerks, 127:47
polling clerk's duties in respect of person who has voted, 127:49
polls to be secret, 127:28
presidents, 127:29-30
proportional representation, 127:51,52-53
proxy vote, 127:28
publication of lists of candidates, 127:27
publication of results. 127:29
recounts, 127:50
regulation of admission to polling station, 127:48
remission of declaration of candidature, 127:26
replacement of spoilt ballot papers, 127:49
report on persons suspected of personation, 127:49
report on voting, 127:50
reports, 127:29
resolution of difficulties, 127:48
returning officers, 127:27
rules, 127:46-53
savings when declared void, 127:35
sponsors of candidate, 127:37,38
statement of objections and decisions, 127:48
stopping of poll, 127:28
suspension of poll, 127:28
void ballot papers, 127:49-50
voters to vote in polling stations, 127:28
voting, 127:48-49

entertainment tax-

limits and conditions, 127:21

expenditure, 127:14
expenditure incurred not in accordance with estimates, 127:15-16
extraordinary revenue, 127:14
filling of vacancies,., 127:7
finance, 127:13-16
financial orders, 127:17
financial year, 126:13
gaming and lottery tax-

limits and conditions, 127:21

general duty, 127:11
general penalty, 127:18
head tax-

limits and conditions, 127:20

indemnity of councillors, 127:18
investment of funds, 127:14-15
limits, 127:20-21
liquor licensing tax-

limits and conditions, 127:20

loans, power to raise, 127:14
meetings, 127:8-9

chairman, 127:8
minutes of, 127:8-9
quorum, 127:8
voting at, 127:8

municipalities, exclusion of, 127:18
officers, 127:10
pension schemes, 127: 10-11
personation, 127:30-31

report on suspended persons, 127:49

power to engage staff, 127:10
powers, 127:11

direct. 127:18-19
indirect, 127:19-20

president, 127:29-30
proxy voting, 127:40-45

application, 127:41,127:43
casting of own vote, and, 127:42
elector may vote in person, 127:42
electoral officer, decisions of, 117:41-42
further applications, 127:42
limitations, 127:42
manner of voting by, 127:42
notification to applicant, 127:4
nullification, 127:42
proxy form, 127:45
revocation, 127:42

recurrent revenue, 127:13-14
representation in court, 127:17-18
seal, 127:5
secretary, 127:9-11
staff regulations, 127:10
standing orders, 127:5
tender board orders, 127:17
term of office of members, 127:6
treasurer, 127:10
treating, 127:31
undue influence, 127:32
vacation of office, 127:7

LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGIONS 127:4-5

division into area council divisions, 127:4

LOCK-OUTS. See TRADE DISPUTES

LUGANVILLE

compulsory pilotage. See PILOTS
declaration of port, 26:29
electricity supply-

concessionnaire, powers of, 65:2
damage to installations, 65:3-4
diversion or wastage, 65:4
failure of supply, 65:3

exports, licensed port for, 3:7
Land Transfer Board-

composition, 49:9

noise control-

nocturnal noise, 40:1

operations regulations. See PORTS Port of Entry, as, 3:5
rating valuation, entry on premises, 93:2
road traffic-

limits, 29:5

tug service in, 26:10

MAGISTRATES' COURTS

appeals from, 136:50. See also APPEALS

Supreme Court, to, 122:6

civil jurisdiction, 130:1-3

counterclaims, 130:2
institution of suits, 130:2
referrals to Supreme Court, 130:2
restriction on, 130:2
value, decisions on, 130:2-3

clerks of court, 122:5
concurrent jurisdiction of Supreme Court, 122:5
constitution, 122:5
contempt of, 122:3
establishment, 122:3
jurisdiction, 122:3-4

liquor licensing powers, 52:8,9
maintenance of children, 46:3

magistrates-

appointment, 122:4
disqualification. 122:5
territorial jurisdiction, 122:4

officers of. 122:5
procedure, 136:35-38

accused to be called upon to plead, 136:36
acquittal bar to further procedure, 136:38
acquittal of accused when no case to answer, 136:37
addressing court, 136:37
adjournment, 136:36
amendment of charge, 136:37
appearance of both parties, 136:35
conduct of prosecution, 136:36
decision, 136:37-38
defence, 136:37
drawing up conviction or order, 136:38
evidence in reply, 136:37
non-appearance of complainant at hearing, 136:35
non-appearance of parties after adjournment, 136:36
plea of not guilty, on, 136:36-37
withdrawal of complaint, 136:35

question of law-

reservation of, 122:5

seal, 122:8
territorial jurisdiction, 122:3

MAINTENANCE OF CHILDREN

change of address, father to notify, 46:3
deductions from payments due to father-

failure to comply with notice, 46:4
form of notice, 46:5
indemnification of firms, etc., 46:4
notice to employers, etc., 46:3,5
payment to dependant, 46:4

offences and penalties, 46:4
orders-

application, time for, 46.2
cause of action, evidence requirement, 46:2
default payments, 46:3
duration of order, 46:3
enforcement, 46:3
failure to make payments, 46:3
jurisdiction of magistrates court, 46:3
offence against requirements of, 46,3

payments, failure to make, 46:3
See also deductions from payments due to father above proceedings for maintenance, commencement, 46:2.
See also orders above

MAINTENANCE OF FAMILY

court order, 42:2
failure to maintain. penalty, 42:2

MALARIA CONTROL

application of provisions, 18:2
coconut plantations, on. 18:2

MALEKULA

electricity supply, 96:2-4

MANAGEMENT OF LAND 123:5

MANAGER, RECEIVER OR. See RECEIVER OR MANAGER

MANPOWER AND EMPLOYMENT SURVEY

authorised officers-

designation, 75:2
impersonation'. 75:4
obstruction of, 75:3
powers, 75:2
undertaking of secrecy, 75:3,4

enforcement of provisions, 75:4
false statements, 75:3-4
information-

confidentiality, 75:3
power to require, 75:2
privilege, entitlement as to, 75:3
processing and publication, 75:3

offences relating to, 75:3
Statistician, 75:2

MARINE CASUALTIES 131:34. See also SALVAGE; WRECKS

MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR

appointment, 131:7

MARITIME CONVENTIONS

schedules, 155: 1-2

MARITIME LAW. See also CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA; VESSELS

application, 131:9
jurisdiction, 131:9
oil pollution. See POLLUTION OF THE SEA BY OIL
radio, 131:32
records, 131:49
separability of Act, 131:9
violation, general penalty, 131:9

MARITIME LIENS 131:20-24

agents for purpose of making endorsements, 131:60
default jurisdiction, 131:23-24
default procedure, 131:23-24
disclosure of, 131:22-23
foreclosure, 131:23-24
necessaries-131:24

waiver of lien, 131:24

preferred mortgage, of, 131:22
priority, 131:22-23
record of notice of claim, 131:23
recording, 131:59-60
submission of notice of claim, 131:60

MARITIME ZONES

air routes, 138:7
archipelagic baseline, 138:8-9
archipelagic waters, 138:3-4

rights of passage, 138:4
sovereignty, 138:3

contiguous zone, 138:4-5
continential shelf, 138:5

extension of laws to, 138:7

exclusive economic zone, 138:5

extension of laws to, 138:7

internal waters, 138:3
offences, 138:6
orders, 138:6
penalties, 138:6
restricted activities, 138:6
sea lanes, 138:7
territorial sea, 138:3-4

rights of passage, 138:4

MARKETABLE SECURITIES

stamp duties, and, 68: 10

MARRIAGE

age of person-

determination by court, 45:2
minimum permissible, 45:2

banns, calling of, 60:4,8
celebrant of marriage-

particulars to be determined by, 45:2
unauthorised, effect where, 60:3,6

consent, age requirement, 45:2
custom marriages, formalities, 60:5
declaration prior to marriage

requirement to make, 60:4,7

dissolution or nullification. See also DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

registration, 61:8,19-20

District Registrar-

appointment, 60:3,61:4
area of jurisdiction, 60:3
authorisation to celebrate marriages, 60:3
form of marriage before, 60:5,10

evidence of, 60:6
declaration to contract marriage, 60:6
forced marriage, prohibition, 45:2
illiterate persons as parties, 60:6,7
impediment to, proof of, 60:4
minister of religion as celebrant-

formalities to be observed, 60:5
registration, 60:3

notice of intending marriage-

form of, 60:7
requirements, 60:4

offences and penalties, 45:3
officers authorised to celebrate, 60:3
place of, in exceptional circumstances, 603:5
public celebration requirement, 60:4
registration. See MARRIAGES, REGISTRATION
validity-

celebrant unauthorised, effect, 60:3,6
consents, requirements, 45:2
contest of, 60:3
Marriage Act not retrospective, 60:6
proof of invalidity. 60:4
qualifications of celebrant, 60:3

witnesses, minimum number, 60:5

MARRIAGES, REGISTRATION

central register. See CIVIL STATUS-Central Register
declaration prior to marriage-

form of, 61:18
late declaration, 61:18
period for, 61:8

dissolutions and nullifications, 61:8,19-20
entries in register-

certified copies, 60:5
documents as evidence, 60:6
form of, 61:5,17
notice after marriage, 60:5,9
particulars to be included, 61:5

family booklet, prescription of, 61:8

MATRIMONIAL CAUSES

adultery-

damages for, 192:7

alimony, 192:6
appeals, 192:7
custody, 192:6
dissolution of marriage. See DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
evidence, 192:7-8
failure to pay moneys ordered, 192:8
fees, 192:8,192:16
maintenance, 192:6
nullity of marriage. See NULLITY OF MARRIAGE
petition-

Form A, 192:8-9
Form B, 192:10-11
Form C, 192:10-11
Form D, 192:12
Form E, 192:13-14
Form F, 192:14
Form G, 192:15

welfare of children-

restrictions on proceedings, and, 192:7

MAYORS. See MUNICIPAL COUNCILS
MEAT. See also BUTCHERS AND BUTCHERIES

application of meat supply provisions, 51:8
butcher-

meaning, 51:3
requirements to be complied with, 51:6

butchery

construction requirements, 51:6
hygiene requirements, 51:7
meaning, 51:3

carcasses, hanging of, 51:6
chilled meat, meaning, 100:2
cold storage-

canning process, before, 51:7
cold store, meaning, 100:2
depots, use of, 51:6-7
grading and stamping. after, 51:6
temperature limits, 51:5

containers for transportation, 100:4
export-

abattoir approval exemption, restrictions as to. 99:4
consent requirement, 97:2

export processing establishments-

abattoirs licensing, 99:4
butcheries licensing, 100:2
grade, restriction as to, 51:6

frozen meat, meaning. 100:2
game meats, use of, 51:6
grading and stamping-

abattoir, procedure at, 99:8
meat supply controls, 51:5,6

holding, transportation from, 100:4
imported-

documents to accompany, 98:19

inspection of meat-

abattoir. procedure at, 99:8. See also ABATTOIRS-meat inspection
access to premises for, 51:7
appointment of inspector, 51:3
bovine tuberculosis eradication measures, 59:3
See also BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS butcheries, requirement at, 100:4
meat inspector's register, 51:5
obstruction of officers, 51:8
place for, 51:5
slaughter procedure, before and after, 51:4-5
uninspected meat, restrictions on, 51:7
vehicles for meat, transport, 51:7
weighing of meat, 51:5

inspection of premises, 51:7-8
inspector-

meaning, 99:3,100:2,102:3

meaning, 51:3,98:6,99:3,100:2.
offences and penalties, 51:8
processing establishment, meaning, 100:2
sale of-

grade, restrictions as to, 51:6
small beef producer, by, 99:3

slaughterhouses. See ABATTOIRS
stock breeder, meaning, 51:3
storage of fresh meat, temperature for, 51:5.
See also cold storage above

suppliers-

abattoir approval exemption, 99:3-4
small beef producers, 99:3

transportation of-

restrictions and requirements, 51:7
vehicles, requirements, 100:4

unfit for human consumption, destruction where, 51:6

MEAT. FROZEN OR CANNED

export duty calculation, 31:4

MEAT PRODUCTS

cannery, meaning, 100:2
cattle, derived from-

import restrictions, 98:11

export. consent requirement. 97:2
import-

accompanying documents

bovine products, 98:19
pork-based products. 98:20
poultry-based products, 98:21
tinned meats, 98:21

disease control restrictions, 98:11

MEDALS. See HONOURS

MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS

meaning, 101:2
notification of disease. duty. 1:6
sale and supply of drugs, 12:12

MEDICINES

sale of. See SALE OF MEDICINES

MEETINGS

authorisation, 84:5
meaning, 84:3

MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT

arrest, freedom from, 95:2
assaults on, 95:3
bribery of, 95:4
exercise of process against, 95:2
freedom of speech, 95:2
oath of allegiance, 37:2,3
suspension, 95:2 ,
vacation of seats, 174:1-3

disqualification of holders of certain offices, 174:2
resignation from party, where, 174:3
sentence, on, 174:2

MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIA17ON

alteration-

cancellation, 191:30,433
copies, amendment of, 191:31
court order alternative to winding up, 191:113
liability of members, 191:30
provisions capable of, 191:30
re-registration, concerning, 191:24
restriction on, 191:21

binding nature of, 191:29
copies to members, 191:30
endorsement, 191:23
first directors to be named in, 191:98
form-

guarantee, company limited by, 191:204-205
shares, company limited by, 191:203, 204
statutory requirements, 191:23
unlimited company, 191:214

formation of company-

requirements at. 191:20

objects of company, statement, 191:22
powers given by-

unauthorised acts. 191:34

registration-

requirement, 191:22. See also REGISTRATION OF COMPANIES

subscribers. See COMPANIES
subscribers subscriptions. requirements, 191:20

MENTAL HOSPITAL

Board-

meaning, 38:2
examination of patients, 38:4
powers of, 38:4

detention in-

certificate, 38:2,5
criminal lunatics, 38:4
examination before. 38:2
persons found wandering, 38:2
police warrant of detention. 38:2-3

establishment of, 38:2
meaning, 38:2
patients-

death, notification of, 38:3
discharge, 38:3,4
escape of, 38:3-4
examination by Board, 38:4
ill treatment of, 38:4
leave of absence, 38:3
records, keeping of, 38:3
treatment in public hospital, 38:3

Superintendent-

appointment, 38:2
powers and duties, 38:3

trespass on premises, 38:4

MENTAL ILLNESS

patients, detention of, 38:2. See also MENTAL HOSPITAL

MERCHANT SEAMEN

abandonment, 131:44
application of statutory provisions, 131:34-35
certificate of service, 131:38,131:71-72

exemptions, 131:38,

certificates to be given by master, 131:69
change of command, 131:66-67
clothing-

exempt from attachment, 131:39

corporal punishment-

prohibition of, 131:43

death certificate-

issuance of, 131:41

death on board, 131:41
desertion, 131:43
discharge-

grounds for, 131:39

drunkeness, 131:43
duties of master, 131:36
freedom of association, 131:44

protection of, 131:44

full complement required, 131:35
holidays, 131:40
incitement to mutiny, 131:43
incitement to revolt, 131:43
labour contract-

bargaining, 131:44
execution. 131:44
protection of. 131:45
provisions authorized in, 131:44
provisions prohibited in, 131:45

labour disputes-

conciliation, 131:45
mediation, 131:45

licence of competence-

display of, 131:66

logbooks, 131:67-68
loss of lien-

agreement as to, 131:40

manning requirements, 131:64-66

oil and mineral service vessels, 131:66

minimum age, 131:38
mutiny, 131:44
neglect of duty, 131:43
offences-

entry in logbook, 131:44
internal order of vessel, against, 131:42-43

officers' licences, 131:35
penalty, 131:35
picketing, 131:45
register of children, 131:72
regulations, 131:46
repatriation-

loss of right, 131:42

reports, 131:67,
revolt , 131:44
rules, 131:46
seamen's rights provided for master, 131:36
shipping articles, 131:36,131:69-71

duration, 131:37
exemption, 131:37
extension, 131:37
penalty for alteration; 131:37
penalty for shipping without, 131:37
termination, 131:37-38
time limit for claims, 131:45-46

sick and injured-

cure, 131:40
maintenance, 131:40
wages, 131:40 -

special powers of masters, 131:36
stowaway-

entitled to wages, 131:39

strikes, 131:45
temporary permit-

display of, 131:66

termination of employment of master, 131:35
unjustifiable discharge-

wages for, 131:38-39

vacation allowance, 131:40
wages-

advances, 131:39
agreement as to loss of, 131:40
allotment of, 131:39
exempt from attachment, 131:39

wages, payment of, 131:38
working hours overtime, 131:41
wrongful death, 131:41
wrongful death of master, 131:36

METHADOL

prohibited substances, 12:3

MILITARY EXERCISES

unlawful drilling as offence, 84:4

MILK PRODUCTS

import restrictions, 98:11
meaning. 98:5

MILK SUPPLIES

bovine tuberculosis control. restrictions relating to, 59:2
brucellosis eradication, movement restrictions, 102:4
fermented milk, imported, 98:22
imports-

conditions to be complied with. 98:22

tinned, imported, 98:22

MINERALS. See MINES AND MINERALS

MINES AND MINERALS

administration, 190:8-10
claims-

cancellation, 190:29-30
duties of holder, 190:29
pegging, 190:28
period of validity of, 190:29
registration, 190:28
renewal of, 190:29
rights of holder, 190:29

Commissioner, 190:8

powers, 190:35-37

compulsory acquisition of land, 190:35
continental shelf-

rights in, 190:7

disclosure of information restriction on, 190:8-9
discovery in prospecting area, 190:17-18
documents-

service of, 190:7-8

exploration licences-

content, 190:12
disposal of application for, 190:11-12
fee for, 190:44
form, 190:12,46-49
obligations of holder, 190:13
renewal, 190:12
term of, 190:12-13
work programme under, 190:17

existing rights, 190:41-42
financial provisions, 190:31-32
forfeiture, 190:39
further information to be furnished, 190:37
holding mining right-

prohibition against, 190:9

indemnity, 190:10
licences-

address of licence for service of notice, 190:45
application, 190:44

exhibiting, 190:44
form. 190:10
notice of decision on, 190:11
plan to accompany, 190:44

area applied for, 190:44
cancellation, 190:24-25
force majeure 190:25
form, 190:44
grant to more than one person, 190: 11
Minister may revoke, 190:44
not transferable, 190:44
powers of Minister, 190: 10
restrictions on holders, 190: 10-11

mining area-

enlargement of, 190:27
Mining Joint Regulation No. 2 of 1957

repeal of,-190:41

mining licences-

additional-

application for inclusion of, 190:26-27

application for-190:18-19

disposal of, 190:19

content, 190:20-21
control of company holding, 190:26
duties of holder, 190:23
form, 190:20-21
grant-

restrictions on, 190:19-20

renewal-

restriction on, 190:21

rights conferred by, 190:22

restrictions on, 190:22-23

suspension of production, 190:23
term of, 190:21-22

mining operations-

notice of intention to commence, 190:34

Mining Right-

security for compliance, 190:27

notice of existence of minerals in commercial quantities, 190:18
offences, 190:38-39

body corporate, by, 190:39
evidentiary provision, 190:39-40
forfeiture, and, 190:39
report to Public Prosecutor, 190:39

property in minerals-

vesting of, 190:7

prospecting-

notice of intention to commence, 190:34

prospecting area-

enlargement of, 190:27

prospecting licences-

content of, 190:14
disposal of application for, 190:13-14
fee for, 190:44
form, 190:50-53
form of, 190:14
obligations of holder, 190:16
renewal-190:14-15

restrictions on, 190:15

rights under, 190:16
term of, 190:15-16
work programme under, 190:17

prospecting permits, 190:27-28

cancellation, 190:29-30
rights under, 190:28
terms of, 190:28

quarry permits-

issue of, 190:30
record of, 190:31
renewal, 190:31
rights under, 190:31
term of, 190:31

radio-active-minerals-

restriction on export, 190:38

registration of interest-

Land Registrar, in, 190:35

regulations, 190:40-41
relinquishment-

does not affect obligations, 190:24
land in exploration area, 190:23-24
land in mining area, 190:24
land in prospecting area, 190:24

removal of minerals-

restrictions on, 190:38

restriction on exercise of rights, 190:8
restrictions-

application of statutory provisions, 190:33

royalties-

interest, 190:32
minerals obtained under mining licence,
190:31-32
prohibition on disposal of mineral, and, 190:32
recovery of, 190:32
remission of, 190:32

surface rights, 190:34

application of statutory provisions, 190:33
compensation for disturbance, 190:34

work programme-

amendment, 190:17
damages for failure to perform, 190:17
performance of, 190:17

MINIMUM WAGE

agriculture sector, 182:9
application of Act, 182:6-7
Board-

constitution, 182:4
establishment, 182:4
functions, 182:4-5
organisation, 182:4
powers, 182:4-5
recommendations, 182:5

increase, 182:9
municipalities, and, 182:9
offences, 182:7
powers of Minister to increase, 182:3-4
regulations, 182:7
students, 182:9
victimisation, 182:7
wage officers

appointment, 182:6

workers, for 182:3
young persons, 182:9

MINISTERS OF RELIGION

marriage celebrants, registration as. 60:3

MINORS

citizenship, application for. 110:2
expropriation for public utility, and. 36:5
meaning, 110:2

MORTGAGE. See also LAND LEASES

saving of, 123:9
stamp duty, 68:19
transfer of, 123:9
vessel, of. See VESSELS

MORTGAGES

stamp duties. and. 68:11-12

MUNICIPAL COUNCILS

accounts, 126:20

inspection of, 126:21

acts valid despite defects in election or appointment, 126:7
advances, 126:79
agent for government, 126:13
alterations in cash books or vouchers, 126:86
annual estimates, 126:19
audit, 126:20-21
bad debts, 126:20
bank accounts, 126:77-78
bank statements, 126:76
betterment, and, 126:15
bye-laws. See BYE-LAWS capital account, 126:18
cash, handing over, 126:83
cash, security of, 126:84
cash book-126:76-77

alterations in, 126:86
reconciliation of, 126:78

cheques, signing of, 126:77
cheques to be accompanied by payment voucher, 126:77
committees, 126:9-10
compensation, and, 126:15
composition, 126:5-6
contracts, 126:12-13
control of revenue, 126:70
custody of council money, 126:83
declaration of municipalities, 126:5
deposit accounts, 126:78-79
deposits, 126:78-79
disallowance, 126:22
dishonoured cheques, 126:78
disqualification for election as, 126:7
division of budget into recurrent and extraordinary parts, 126:17
duties, 126:12-13
Election Disputes Committee-126:44-47

appeals, 126:46
communication of decision of. 126:46
decisions, 126:45
disposal of reports and documents, 126:47
examination of votes cast, 126:46
grounds for declaring election void, 126:45-46
reports to Public Prosecutor. 126:46-47

election if councillors. 126:6
election petitions. 126:44-47

copies, service of, 126:45
deposit, 126:44
form of, 126:45
persons who may present, 126:44
time for presentation. 126:44-45

elections, 126:6-7,126:34-63,126:56-63

assistance to disabled voters, 126:59
authorised representatives of candidates,
126:57
bribery, 126:42-43
candidates. 126:37-39
challenge to, 126:44
corrupt practices, 126:42-44

penalty, 126:44

counting of votes, 126:59-60
declaration by Minister of candidates elected, 126:61
declaration of candidature, 126:38,48

receipt, 126:49

declaration of invalidity of candidature by Minister, 126:38
declaration of votes, 126:60
declaration without poll, 126:39
determination of successful candidates, 126:61
display of ballot boxes, 126:40
disqualification, 126:37
eldest candidate, declaration by Minister of
election of, 126:61
electoral cards, 126:39
electoral rolls, 126:39
electors to vote once for one candidate,
126:40
eligibility of candidates, 126:37-38
equipment at polling stations, 126:57
keeping of order in polling station, 126:58
locking of ballot boxes, 126:40
mayors, 126:41-42,
members of public to be admitted to observe count, 126:59
method of calculation, 126:61
method of voting, 126:41
no person required to reveal vote, 126:47
notice for guidance of voters, 126:58
notice of new poll, 126:39
notification of votes cast for each candidate,
126:60
one polling station in each polling district,
126:57
opening of polling station, 126:58
personation, 126:42
persons not entitled to vote, 126:40
polling clerks, 126:57
polling clerk's duties in respect of person who
h&s voted, 126:59
polls to he secret. 126:40
proportional representation. example of 126:61,62-63
proxy vote, 126:40
publication of lists of candidates, 126:39
recounts, 126:60
regulation of admission to polling
station, 126:58
replacement of spoilt ballot 'papers. 126:59
report on persons suspected of personation. 126:59
report on voting, 126:60
reports, 126:41
resolution of difficulties, 126:58
resubmission of declaration of candidature, 126:38-39
returning officers, 126:39
savings when declared void, 126:47
sponsors of candidate, 126:49
statement of objections and decisions, 126:58
stopping of poll, 126:40
suspension of poll, 126:40
treating, 126:43
undue influence, 126:43-44
void ballot papers, 126:60
voting, 126:58-59
voting procedures, 126:41

entries in cash book for cheques received, 126:77
entry to premises, 126:24
estimates, 126:71-72

delay in approval, 126:71
extraordinary revenue and expenditure, 126:72
ordinary revenue and expenditure, 126:71-72
standard form, 126:71
supplementary, 126:71

expenditure, 126:18
extraordinary revenue, 126:18
filling of vacancies, 126:8
final accounts, 126:71, 126:82-83
finance committee, 126:10
financial interest of councillors, 126:24
financial regulations-126:21-22,126:64-86

adjustments, 126:81

financial responsibilities of officers, 126:69-70
financial statement, 126:72
financial year, 126:17
forms to be made available, 126:86
general penalty, 126:25
green ink, restriction on use of, 126:86
immunity from proceedings, 126:25
imprests, 126:79-80
incurring expenditure not in accordance with estimates, 126:19-20
inquiries, 126:23
inspections, 126:22
interests in land- 126:13

power of sale and lease, 126:13

investment of funds, 126:19
keys, handing over, 126:83
keys, loss of, 126:83
keys. safe custody of, 126:83
ledger, 126:80-81
loans, power to raise, 126:18
losses, 126:71
losses of council funds, 126:84-85

action by Minister, 126:84
board of enquiry, 126:84
ex gratia payments, 126:85
executive committee to examine evidence. 126:84
Minister's powers of write-off, 126:85
treasurer, action by, 126:84

meetings, 126:8-9

Chairman, 126:9
minutes, 126:9
standing orders, 126:8

municipal clerk-126:10

dismissal, 126:11

municipal seal, 126:6
officers, 126:10-12
open spaces, closures, 126:14-15
payment into council bank account, 126:77-78
payment vouchers, 126:74-75
payments, 126:74-75
pension schemes, 126:11-12
personal emoluments, 126:75

advances of salaries, 126:75
balance of salary due to officer convicted of misappropriation, 126:75
salaries charged to subhead, 126:75
salaries of officer on interdiction, 126:75
salaries payable monthly, 126:75
salaries record card, 126:75
salaries to be paid until dismissed, 126:75

Port Vila. See PORT VILA
power of officers to require persons to give 1 name and address, 126:24-25
powers, 126:12-13
powers of, 126:25-29
proceedings of, 126:9
proxy voting, 126:50-55

application, 126:51,126:53
decisions of electoral officer, 126:51-52
elector may vote in person, 126:52
form, 126:54-55
further applications, 126:52
limitations on, 126:52
manner of, 126:52
notification to applicant, 126:54
nullification, 126:52
revocation of proxies, 126:52

rates, 126:22
reallocation from one subhead to another, 126:72
receipts, 126:72-73

appointment of revenue collectors, 126:73
cancelled. 126:73
failure to pay in revenue, 126:73
issue of, 126:72-73
issue of licences, and, 126:73
issue of receipt and licence books, 126:72
loss of revenue through neglect. 126:73
master register, 126:73
notice to public, 126:73
payments of revenue to treasury. 126:73
register of those liable to pay fees and licences. 126:73
revenue collector's cash book. 126:73
safe custody of receipt and licence books, 126:72

receipts and payments cash book, 126:70
recurrent budget, 126:17-18
reduction of grants, 126:23-24
refund of grants, 126:23-24
register of money received through post, 126:83
renewal account, 126:18
representation in courts, 126:24
retention of originals and copies of financial transactions, 126:86
roads, closure, 126:14-15
roads, control of, 126:14
services, payment of, 126:85-86
staff, 126:10-12

power to engage, 126:11
regulations, 126:11

stamps, handing over, 126:83
streets, control of, 126:14
surcharge, 126:22-23
suspension, 126:23
temporary loans, 126:19
tender board offers, 126:21-22
terms of office 'of councillors, 126:6-7
traffic, provisions relating to, 126:16
trial balance, 126:70, 126:81-82
vacation of office by councillor, 126:7
works, payment of, 126:85-86

NARCOTICS. See SALE OF MEDICINES

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHIEFS Const. 12

composition, 183:2
dissolution, 183:2
election, 183:2
functions, Const. 12
meetings, 183:2

quorum, 183:3
voting, 183:3

organisation of, Const. 12
privileges of members, Const. 12
role of chiefs, Const. 12
rules, 183:2

NATIONAL FLAG

diagram of form of, 107:4 See also STATE FLAG

NATIONAL HOUSING CORPORATION

accounts, 188:5
annual report, 188:5
audit, 188:5
borrowings-

control of, 188:5
security for, 188:5

contracts, 188:5
delegation of powers and functions-

general manager, to, 188:3

establishment, 188:2
functions, 188:2-3
funds, 188:4
general manager, 188:4
guarantee of loans, 188:5
housing functions of local authorities. 188:5
meetings, 188:4
members to declare pecuniary interest. 188:4
officers, 188:3
policy. 188:2
powers, 188:3
regulations, 188:5
remuneration of members, 188:4
secretary, 188:4
submission of estimates-

grants, for, 188:5

NATIONAL LANGUAGE Const. 6

NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY Const. 6

NATIONAL TOURISM OFFICE

accounts, 142:6
annual report, 142:6-7
audit, 142:6
borrowings-

control of, 142:6

chairman-

term of office, 142:5

composition of, 142:4-5
contracts, 142:7
deputy chairman, 142:5

term of office, 142:5

establishment of, 142:3
evidence of scaling of documents, 142:7
functions of, 142:3
funds, 142:6

temporary investment, 142:6

general manager, 142:5-6
loans-

guarantee of, 142:6

meetings, 142:5
Ministerial directions, 142:7
no personal liability, 142:7
powers of, 142:3-4
regulations, 142:7
secretary, 142:5
submission of estimates for purpose of grants, 142:7

NAVIGATION

rules of-

assistance in case of collision, 131:33
collisions, regulations for preventing, 131:32-33
penalty for violation, 131:33
small rowing boat, 131:33

NEWSPAPERS

restriction on publication, 156:1-2

offence, 156:2

NOISE CONTROL

nocturnal noise, prohibition, 40:1
road traffic restrictions, 29:5

NOTARIES PUBLIC

appointment

power of, 79:2
revocation, 79:2

false statements by, punishment, 79:3
fees charged by, 79:3,4,5-6
oath sworn by, 79:2
persons discharging duties of, status, 79:2
refusal to act, 79:3
roll of, 79:2
unauthorised persons acting as, 79:2

NOXIOUS WEEDS

eradication-

notice to occupier, 44:2,5

importation-

restrictions, 44:2

plants declared to be, 44:2,3
prevention of spread of-

Director of Agriculture, powers of, 44:3
occupier of land, duty of, 44:2,4
offences and penalties, 44:2

NULLITY OF MARRIAGE

petition forms, 192:3-4
void marriages, 192:3
voidable marriages, 192:3

OATH OF ALLEGIANCE

form of, 37:2
meaning, 37:2
Members of Parliament, taken by, 37:2-3

OATHS

administration of-

Commissioner for Oaths, by, 37:4. See also COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS judicial officers, 37:4

Commissions for Inquiry, 85:2,5
judicial oath, 37:2
meaning, 37:4
murder, to commit, 84:5
officers, oaths to be taken by, 37:5
official oath-

form of, 37:2
meaning, 37:2
officers required to take, list of, 37:5
omission to take, 37:3
refusal to take, 37:3
repetition of oath, avoidance, 37:3
time for taking, 37:3

place of taking oath, statement of, 37:4
Presidential oath of office, 104:3,6
promissory oath, 37:2
swear, meaning, 37:4
unlawful-

compulsion as defence to charge, 84:5
public order prohibition, 84:5

OBSCENE PUBLICATIONS

penalties for issue of, 73:2
search and entry, powers of, 73.3

OBSCENITY

forfeiture and destruction of obscene materials, 73:2
mail................. warrant to open, 73:3
offences involving, 73:2
repeated offences, penalties for, 73:2
search of premises, 73:3
seizure of obscene material, 73:3
young persons, offences involving, 73:2

OFFENSIVE WEAPONS

carrying in public place, unlawful, 54:2
confiscation, 54:2
flick knives, etc., prohibition of, 54:2
import of, prohibition, 54:2
meaning, 54:2
penalties for offences, 54:2
supply, prohibition of, 54:2

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES Const. 6

OFFICIAL RECEIVER (BANKRUPTCY)

winding up by the Court, appointment in, 191:118,260

OFFICIAL RECEIVER (COMPANIES)

appeal against acts of, 191:292
appointment, judicial notice of, 191:291
appointment of Receiver in Bankruptcy, 191:118
assistant Official Receiver, status of, 191:292
duties, 191:291,292
examination of officers and promoters, 191:128-129
lien on assets of company, 191:283
liquidator,, as, 191:120
Ministry of Commerce officers to act for, 191:292
proving of debts, 191:273
provisional liquidator, as, 191:120
proxy, appointment as, 191:280
removal from office, 191:291
reports by-

arrangement or compromise, on, 191:267
fraud, statement as to, 191:120
further reports, 191:119-120,263
preliminary, 191:119,263

statement of affairs-

submission to, 191:118-119,305
summary for creditors and contributories, 191:275

taxation of bill of costs, 191:286,287,366
winding up petition presentation, 191:166

OFFICIAL SALARIES

amounts, 168:2-4
other benefits, 168:2

OFFICIAL SECRETS

article, meaning, 111:2
classified material-

communicating, meaning, 111:2
meaning, 111:2
obtaining or retaining, 111:2
offences relating to, 111:3,
receiving, meaning, 111:2
unauthorised possession, 111:4

code, meaning, 111:2
Government officers, declaration requirement, 111:3,5
lawful authority, burden of proof, 111:5
offences-

attempted, 11:4
incitement, 111:4
outside Vanuatu, committed, 111:4
penalties for,-111:5
persons not in Government service, 111:3-4
place of offence, 111:4
proceedings, 111:4

office in the service of the Government, meaning, 111:2
plan, meaning, 111:2
sketch, meaning, 111:2

OIL POLLUTION

sea of. See POLLUTION OF THE SEA BY OIL

PARLIAMENT Const. 9-12

committees, Const. 11
Deputy Speaker, Const. 11
election of members, Const. 9
life of, Const. 12
members' expenses and allowances- 109:1-3

gratuity, 109:3,
oversea travelling expenses, 109
persons entitled to receive, 109:3
power to make laws, Const. 9
privileges of members, Const. 11
representation allowance, 109:2
sitting allowance, 109:2-3
subsistence allowance, 109:2-3
touring allowance, 109:2-3
travelling expenses, 109:2

procedure, Const. 10-11
proceedings to be public, Const. 11
public finance, and, Const. 11
ratification of treaties, Const. 11
Speaker, Const. 11

PARTNER

admission or representation by, as to partnership affairs, 92:6
assignment of share in partnership, 92:9
binding of firm, power as to, 92:5
competition with firm, acts in, 92:9
death of. See PARTNERSHIP-death of partner general partner, meaning, 92:13
See also PARTNERSHIP-limited partnership interest in partnership property, 92:8
See also PARTNERSHIP- property of
liability. See PARTNERSHIP-liability limited partner, contribution of, 92:13
misapplication of money, 92:6
pledging of credit of firm, 92:5
remuneration, rule as to. 92:8
representation as partner, liability on. 92:6

PARTNERSHIP

accountability for private profits, 92:9
accounts, duty to render, 92:9
acts on behalf of firm, binding nature of, 92:5
assets distribution on dissolution, 92:12
bankruptcy of partner, 92:10,11
binding effect of acts of partners, 92:5
books. access to. 92:8
breach of partnership agreement, 92: 10
change in firm. See firm below
death of partner-

debts, liability for, 92:6
dissolution on, 92:9
liability of estate, 92: 11
profit share after dissolution, 92:12
share as debt, 92:12

determination as to existence, rules for, 92:4
differences, settlement of, 92:8
dissolution-

assets distribution, 92:12
assignee of share, rights of, 92:9
court decree, grounds for, 92: 10
fraud or misrepresentation, for, 92:11
limited partnership, 92:13
methods of, 92: 10
notice by partner to others, 92: 10
notification, public, 92:11
outgoing partner, profit share entitlement, 92:12
premium repayments, order as to, 92: 11

existence of, rules for determining, 92:4
expulsion of partner, 92:9
firm-

acts in name of, binding effect, 92:5
change in, revocations on, 92:7
evidence against, partner's admission
as, 92:6
liability for acts of partners, 92:6
meaning, 92:5
notice of change, 92:10
notice to, 92:7
partner's power to bind, notice of restriction on, 92:5

fixed term partnership-

continuation after, 92:9
dissolution on expiration, 92: 10

illegality, dissolution on, 92:10
incapacity of partner, 92:10
liability of partners-

debts, 92:6
extent of, after death, 92:6
incoming partners, 92:7
misapplication of money, 92:6
representation as partner, effect, 92:6
retiring partners, 92:7
wrongful acts of partner, 92:6

limited partner-

corporate bodies as limited partners, 92:13
management of firm, restriction as to, 92:13

limited partnership-

application of law to, 92:14
certificate of registration, 92:15
changes in firm, requirements) 92:14.15
composition. 92:13
dissolution, 92:13,14
fees for registration, 92:1
general partners, liabilities, 92:13
index of limited partnerships, 92: 15
notice of changes in firm, 92: 15
registration procedure, 92:14
registration requirement, 92:13
regulation of procedures, 92:15
share in, assignment of, 92:14

loss, business carried on at, 92:10
meaning, 92:4
new partner, introduction of, 92:8
notice of restriction on partner's power to
bind, 92:5 PATENTS
notice to partner as notice to firm, 92:7
outgoing partner, rights after dissolution, 92:12
partnership contract, rights on rescission, 92:11
pledging of credit of firm, 92:5
premium, repayment, 92:11
profit sharing, loans on contract for, effect of
insolvency, 92:5
property of-

application of, 92:7
determination of partners' interests, 92:8
dissolution, application on, 92:11
judgment debt, procedure on, 92:8
land as, 92:7,8
meaning, 92:7
partner's share. charged for separate debt, 92:10
purchased property, 92:7

registration requirements, 191:176
remuneration of partners, rule as to, 92:8
rescission of contract, rights on, 92:11
retiring partner-

debts of firm contracted after, liability, 92:11
determination at will, 92:9
discharge from liabilities, 92:7
notice requirement, 92:9
share of, as debt, 92:12

rights and duties, variation, 92:7
share in, assignee of, rights, 92:9
trust-property, misapplication, 92:6
winding up, liabili