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Reserves Act 1977

Miscellaneous provisions - General provisions

118: Commissioner may act in proceedings on behalf of the Crown

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"The Commissioner can act for the government in court cases about reserves."

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The Commissioner can take part in court cases for the Crown when someone breaks a contract or trespasses on a reserve. You will see the Commissioner acting on behalf of the Crown in these cases, which can include trying to get money for rent or damages. The Commissioner can be the one making a claim or defending against one, depending on what is happening in the case.

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Part 5Miscellaneous provisions
General provisions

118Commissioner may act in proceedings on behalf of the Crown

  1. All actions and proceedings by or on behalf of the Crown in connection with any breach of contract or any trespass or any damage accruing by reason of trespass or for the recovery of any rent, purchase money, or other money in respect of any reserve or in respect of any damages or wrongs suffered by the Crown in respect of any reserve shall be commenced, prosecuted, and carried on by the Commissioner on behalf of the Crown, and the Commissioner may be plaintiff or defendant, as the case may require, in any such action or proceeding.

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  • 1953 No 69 s 102