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Vanuatu - Legislation - General Index to Revised Acts 1988 |
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, 99:6approval-
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, 99:3approved abattoir-
carcasses, rails for moving, 99:5
cattle slaughter separate from pigs, 99:7cold storage-
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 inspectionappointment of inspectors, 99:3
powers of inspectors, 99:8
procedure, 99:8notification 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, 99:4register 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, 99:6prohibition, 4:2
road traffic. See ROAD TRAFFIC-accidents
amendment, provision for, 116:5
assent-effect of, 116:3
President, form of statement of, 116:6
procedure for, 116:3assented 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, 116:3,5ACUPUNCTURE. See HEALTH PRACTITIONERS
District Commissioners, authority of, 106:2
trust company acting as. See TRUST COMPANY
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, 56:8structural requirements, 56:2-3
vehicles, name display on, 56:4
workers, health precautions, 56:4meaning, 56:2
alternative to oath, as, 37:3
oaths, forms of, 37:2 See also OATHSauthorisation, 74:4
compulsory disease control procedures, no charge for, 74:4
prescription of, 74:2
regulations-scale of fees, 74:5-7
fees to Department of Agriculture and Livestock.
See AGRICULTURAL FEESAIR/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, 98:13customs 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. 21:5poliomyelitis 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, 89:2airport 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, 178:2crude spirit
importation control, 8:2
meaning, 8:2
transportation prohibition. 8:2industrial 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, 8:2aerodrome licence-
cinema/theatre licence-
club licence-
combined on- and off- licence-
division of premises, 52:4
forms of licence, 52:12,13
types of licence, 52:4consumption of liquor-
import permit-
application procedure, 52:3
forms of-requirement, 52:3
importation-
licence fees-
proportion of year, for, 52:5
table of, 52:17
time for payment, 52:6
variation for special hours, 52:7licensed 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, 52:6licences 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, 52:5licensing offences and penalties, 52:8,9
meaning, 52:7
night club licence-occasional licence-
off licence-
forms of, 52: 10,11
hours of opening, 52:7
opening of liquor container on premises 52:6
types of licence, 52:3-4on-licence
forms of licence, 52:11, 12
opening hours, 52:7
types of, 52:4pleasure 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, 52:7wine, meaning, 52:3
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, 145:5entitlement of alienator to remain on. 123:4
improvements-criteria for evaluation, 145:7
Lands Referee to value, 145:7
meaning, 145:3
payment for, 145:6.7Lands Referee decision of, 145:7
meaning, 145:3
referral to, 145:6-7
valuation of improvements, 145:7meaning. 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, 145:7AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION Const. 22
bills for, Const. 22
procedure, Const. 22
referendums, requiring support of, Const. 22tax on. See 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, 33:2exempt machines, 33:2
illegal operation-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, 33:3biological 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, 201:7regulations by Minister, 201:9
removal without permission, 201:5
repeal of provisions, 201:9
restriction, 201:4
seizure-costs of, 201:6
imports-
bovine embryos and semen, 98:9-10
ram's embryos and semen, 98: 10meaning, 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 belowdomestic animal, meaning, 78:2
export, agricultural fees, 74:6
feeding stuffs for. See FEEDING STUFFS FOR ANIMALS health inspection where imported, See imports belowholdings-
meaning-
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, 98:25infringement 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
Assessment Commission, from, 36:8
criminal cases, in, 136:50-52appellant 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, 136:51Court 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, 136:50health practitioners, by, 164:7-8
stamp duties, and. See STAMP DUTIESorder to be certified to trial court, 136:52
powers of, 136:51-52ARMED FORCES. See also VISITING FORCES
ARMORIAL BEARINGS, VANUATU NATIONAL
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, 191:109reconstruction 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, 191:111,394assistance to judicial officer or police officer,136:14
contributories, absconding, 191:129
detention and search-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, 136:12police to report, 136:13
power to break open doors and windows for purposes of liberation, 136:11private 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, 136:18-20avoidance 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-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, 136:19customs officers, powers of, 3:14
alteration of-
alternative to winding up, in, 191:113
liability of members, 191:30
procedure, 191:22binding 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, 191:214-215registration requirement, 191:22
regulations, prescription of, 191:22
statements in-requirements, 191:22
notification-
prohibition. power as to, 84:6
exemption from service, 136,41
expenses. 136:57
ground of objection to, 136:41-42disposal of, 136:42
list of. 136:41
notice to, 136:41
persons ineligible, 136:40-41
qualification of, 136:40
scale of allowances, 136:41appointment, 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, 118:2-3Auditor 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, 165:2defective vouchers, 165:4
improper retention of public money, 165:5
test audits, 165:4companies, of. See COMPANIES-auditors
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. 136:21Companies-
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, 191:85privilege of-
company inspections, 191:95,98,180
Development Bank of Vanuatu. See DEVELOPMENT BANK OF VANUATU
contributories, of, 191:122
directors of companies, of, 191:102
members of companies, of, 191:114-15
Official Receiver in, See OFFICIAL RECEIVER (BANKRUPTCY)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, 63:10auditor-
production of books, 63:10
appointment requirements, 63:10,11auditor'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-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", 63:7emergency air search service headquarters, BOOKS 89:2
lighting requirements- $11
motorised, as "vehicles", 29:3
(pedestrian crossings)
companies, capacity of, 191:35
stamp duty, 68:17
import-
disease control restrictions, 98:11
meaning, 98:5
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, 30:3BIRTHS, 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, 61:5,7name, entry or alteration, 61:6
period for registration, 61:7Commissions of Inquiry reports, 85:3
customs requirements, 3:11-12
dangerous goods excluded, 3:12
Government bonded warehouse-issue of. See ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOANS
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, 88:3statutory 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, 98:9,18herd officially free from, meaning, 98:5
BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS ERADICATION
areas of application of provisions, 59:4
certificate of compulsory slaughter-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, 59:5offences against eradication provisions, 59:4
stock farms, inspection of, 59:2
tests, intradermal, 59:2herd officially free from, meaning 98:5
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, 102:5castration as preventive measure-
acute outbreaks, in, 102:6
bulls after testing, 102:6
compensation to owner. 102:7compensation 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 belowpreventive measures in restricted areas, 102:4
reactor-action on finding, 102:5
carcass of, destruction, 102:5
meaning, 102:3restricted area-
restricted premises-
activities prohibited on, 102:3
declaration, 102:3
ending of restrictions, 102:7
preventive measures to be observed, 102:4slaughter of animals-
compensation, where required, 102:7
reactor, action on discovery of, 102:5
restrictions on, 102:4sporting activities restrictions, 102:4
symptoms appearing in animal, action on, 102:6
testing of animal-veterinary inspector-102:3
notice as to slaughter, 102:6
notice as to testing, 102:5
supervision of slaughter, 102:5
testing of animals, 102:5BUILDING SOCIETIES, See FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS BUILDINGS
encroachment on roads, prohibition, 25:2
public buildings-meaning, (taxis), 49:4
cemeteries, termination of use, 101:4
concessions of land, 101:3
ex-servicemen, associations of-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, 101:4leaded coffin-
municipality to carry out works, 101:5
permits to inter-place of interment, restrictions, 101:2-3
tombstones. 101:4-5
transport of bodies, 101:3
vaults, interment in, 101:4application-
short form, 173:41-45
application for - 173:3
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- 173:5abatement 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, 173:13-116form. 173:28,40
issue of, 173:3-4
localization of businesses, 173:4new 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, 173:27loss, 173:5
penalties, 173:6-7
power of search, 173:5
requirement, 173:3
rules, 173:7application of provisions, 62:3
certificate of registration-cessation of business-
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-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, 62:7reservation of name, 62:4
statement of particulars-change in particulars, form, 62:9
form of, 62:8
particulars to be included, 62:4
signatories, 62:4time for registration, 62:4
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, 100:3offences 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, 100:5trading-
conditions to be complied with 51:6
import, conditions for, 98:22-23
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, 126:25export duty calculation, 31:6.7
cultivation prohibited, 12:12
meaning, 12:2
premises for smoking, permitting use of, 12:12
prohibited substance, as, 12:3increase-
notice, form of, 191:404
registration requirement, 191:49profits, 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, 191:49share capital See SHARE CAPITAL
brucellosis eradication measures. See BRUCELLOSIS ERADICATION
meaning, 102:3customs controls-
customs officer, entertainment on ships, 3:7-8
loading and unloading-
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
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, 131:28brucellosis eradication measures, 102:5
import-rabies prevention measures, 98:6
statutory declaration requirement, 98:15bovine 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, 103:2export-
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, 98:9-10meaning, 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, 103:2spaying-
licence for exemption from prohibition, 103:2,5
regulation by Minister's order, 103:2
restriction regulations. 103:4,5trespass by-
statutory control, 15:2
CEMETERIES. See also BURIAL
films. See FILMS-Censorship Board
information-
false documents, delivery of. 71:3
power to require, 71:2
unlawful communication of, 71.3offences 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
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, 125:6-8conflicts of interest, 125:8
meetings of, 125:8
power to appoint officers and employees, 125:8
procedure, 125:8
secrecy, 125:8-9capital, 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, 125:14financial 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, 125:20CENTRAL REGISTER. See CIVIL STATUS
Central Register
prohibition of, 10:3
fees, 140:9
incorporation of committee, 140:2application form, 140:6
incorporation-
applications, 140:2-3
certificate, 140:3,8cancellation, 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, 140:3import duties. See IMPORT DUTIES
import-
conditions to be complied with, 98:23
CHEMISTS (PHARMACEUTICAL). See PHARMACIES AND PHARMACISTS
debt to government, as, 181:2
imposition, 181:2
inspection of records, 181:2
late payment-penalty for, 181:2
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS. See also INFANTS
foetal death. meaning, 61:4
maintenance of children. See MAINTENANCE OF CHILDRENCHIROPRACTIC. See HEALTH PRACTITIONERS
film censorship. See FILMS-Censorship Board
CINEMATOGRAPH FILMS. See FILMS
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-112:10-18fees, 112:21-22
automatic, Const. 8
avoidance of dual nationality, Const. 9
certificate, 112:9
certificate of citizenship-certificate of status, 112:7
commission, 112:3-4allowances, 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, 112:3deprivation, 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, 112:4-6oath 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-112:7registration of citizens, 110:2
renunciation- 112:6form 112:19-21
retention of certificate by Commission, 112:6
trust. See TRUST COMPANYaccidents-
investigation of, 159:5
advertisement-
prohibited, 159:109
aerial lighthouses. 159:86
aerobic flight. 159:38-39
aerodrome metereological minima-159:48limitations, 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, 159:87aerodromes, 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-
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, 159:51aircraft 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, 159:111airport 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. 159:79alternate 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, 159:33carriage of authorised persons, 159:48
certificate, 159:9-10
certificate of approval-delegation of responsibility, 159:81-82
grant of, 159: 81-82certificate of compliance, 159:81
certificates-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, 137:2-12additional 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, 137:16Convention 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, 137:22-24conventions, 137:1-29
force of law, 137:2
powers of Prime Minister, 137:2co-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, 159:82Department of Civil Aviation-
Director-
compliance with decisions of Minister, 159:27
promulgation of orders, 159:27disembarkation-
powers of pilot, 159:41
documents-
production of, 159:27
documents to be carried, 159:31-32
dropping of articles, 159:34
drugs, 159:43.
emergency equipment, 159:46,58-59
emergency flights, 159:37
engine ground check, 159:44
equipment, 159:55-56night 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, 159:103flight 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, 159:42-93knowledge, 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, 159:94logbooks, 159:101
private pilot licence, 159:96-97
ratings, 159:92-93knowledge, skill and experience requirements, 159:95
medical requirements, 159:95
minimum age requirements, 159:94
proof of identity, 159:94senior commercial pilot licence, 159:97
student pilot licence, 159:96flight 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, 159:71flight 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, 159:37flight 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, 159:31foreign 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, 159:55classification, 159:54
communications for, 159:55
procedures for, 159:54IFR training flights-
instruments and equipment, 159:56-57
inspection of aircraft, 159:78-79, 80-81
instruments, 159:55-56air transport operators, 159:57-58
night flights, for, 159:57
training aircraft, for, 159:58interference, 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, 159:107licences-
cancellation, 159:28
endorsement, 159:28
suspension. 159:28
variation, 159:28licensing, 159:5-6
lifesaving equipment, 159:46
lights-159:59-61dangerous, 159:86
display of, 159:8load 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, 159:88maintenance 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, 159:90-91validity 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, 159:75meteorological 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, 159:9jurisdiction, 159:9
prosecution within 12 months, 159:9official 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, 159:41permit 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, 159:43preflight responsibilities, 159:43-44
qualifications, 159:47
responsibility, 159:43pilot 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, 159:83radio ground check, 159:44
ratings-cancellation, 159:28
endorsement, 159:28
suspension, 159:28recent 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, 159:72regulation, 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, 159:28control, 159:28
prohibition, 159:28right 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, 159:115sign-
distress, 159:66
urgency, 159:66-67signals, 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, 159:54requirements, 159:54
suspension of operations under, 159:54water-
flight over, 159:39-40
wearing of safety belts, 159:46
weather radarcarriage 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, 61:6declarations-
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: 10judicial 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
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, 16:2licensees-
offences by, 16:3
recovery of expenditure from, 16:3restrictions, nature of, 16:2
control provisions-
delegation of Minister's powers, 113:3
offences and penalties, 113:4licence-
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, 113:2meaning, 113:2
regulations, power to make, 113:4meaning, 12:2
prohibited substance, 12:3prohibited substances, 12:3
substances exempt from dangerous drugs control. 12:10Appeals Committee, 139:6
bagging of beans, 139:9
certificate of inspection of beans, 139:11
cocoa dealer's licence, 139:3-4application, 139:4,12
form of licence, 139:13
licences, 139:4,8display of, 139:4
endorsement of, 139:4prices to be displayed, 139:4
validity, 139:4Director of Agriculture-
appeals against decision of, 139:5-6
export duty calculation, 31:4
fermentaries, licensing of, 139:3-4application, 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, 139:4inspection marks, 139:10
inspectors-appeals against decision of, 139:5-6
appointment, 139:5
immunity, 139:5
powers, 139:5marking 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, 139:5,139:10malaria control, 18:2
shells, destruction in malaria control, 18:2
meaning, 111:2
export duty calculation, 31:6,8
responsibilities-
Amusement Machines Tax. 33:4
assistance in case of, 131:33
regulations for preventing, 131:32-33appointment, 37:4
meaning, 37:2COMMISSIONER 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, 131:8appointment, 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, 85:3COMMON VEHICLE. See also PUBLIC VEHICLE (taxis)
business licence to operate, 49:8
Land Transport Board-composition, 49:9
powers and functions, 49:10meaning, 49:4
permit to operate-requirement, 49:8-9
sign to be displayed, 49:7
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, 191:200documents 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, 191:81actions. 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, 191:190annual 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, 191:67arrangement 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, 191:87-88auditors' 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, 191:90authentication 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, 191:96-97branch 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, 191:66business-
alteration of, 191:21
unauthorised in memorandum, 191:34business 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, 191:23charges. See COMPANY CHARGES
charitable-"limited" in name, dispensation, 191:29
commission payment to subscribers-
conditions for, 191:186
prospectus statement in, 191:217provision 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, 191:217,219contributories. See CONTRIBUTORIES
creditors-compromise or arrangement with. See ARRANGEMENT (COMPANIES)
first meetingdates for, 191:275
notice of, 191:356notice 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, 191:275creditors 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, 191:97dissolution-
property, effect on, 191:152
Registrar's petition, effect of, 191:150-151
registration, 191:136documents, 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, 191:394domicile-
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, 191:173-174registration, 191:169
restrictions on business, 191:170
share dealings, restrictions, 191:170exempted private companies-
formation procedure, 191:20. See also PRIVATE COMPANY
expenses-
balance sheet, in, 191:228
prospectus, in, 191:217,219extraordinary general meeting-
convening of, 191:70
meaning, 191:191
members' right to call, 191:70false 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, 191:20fraudulent trading, 191:146,264
French companies-failure to re-register, 191:176
formation prohibited, 191:176
re-registration, 191:174-175,177general 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, 191:191guarantee, 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, 191:207-209memorandum-
form, 191:204
provisions, 191:20,30participation in profits, 191:30
seal of company, 191:212
secretary, 191:212
service of notice, 191:213
winding up, liabilities in, 191:114holding 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, 191:97investigation by inspectors-
appointment of investigating inspectors, 191:93-94
bodies incorporated outside Vanuatu, 191:95
powers of inspectors, 191:93-94. See also inspection aboveinvestments, 191:229,230
legal proceedings-costs, ability to pay, 191:180
Minister, proceedings brought by, 191:92,93
Minister's discretion, 191:181legislation. 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, 191:179re-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. 191:99manager 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; abovearrangement, 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. 191:72-73poll, demand for, 191:73,192
resolutions at. See resolutions below voting at. See voting at meetings belowmembers-
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, 191:33proxies, 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, 191:192-193members register-
branch register-
directors, power of, 191:195
location, notice of, 191:65,407closure, 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, 191:65memorandum of association. See MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION
minutes of meetings-members' right to copies, 191:77
minute books, inspection of', 191:77
requirement to keep, 191:77name of company-
change of, 191:28
publication of, 191:62
undesirable names, 191:27objects 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, 191:180meaning, 191:67,102
notices of first meetings to, 191:275,357
proceedings by or against, 191:264
prosecution of offenders, 191:147other 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, 191:165registration fee, 191:177
service of notice on, 191.162
share dealings, 191:164ownership 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, 191:264property of-
delivery in winding up, 191:268
disclaimer. 191:141,266,267
purchase on proceeds of issue, 191:217,219prospectus. 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, 191:179registers kept by-
debenture holders, 191:54
directors and secretaries, 191:107
fees for registration,: 191:188
forms of registers, 191:178,400
members' register, 191:62,220,221regulations 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, 191:74poll, 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 belowseal, 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, 191:62search 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, 191:199service 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, 191:81shares. See SHARES IN COMPANIES
shares, company limited by-management regulations, 191:22, 185-202
memorandum, form of, 191:203-204
regulations, prescribed, 191:22ship owning companies, 191:181
special resolutions, 191:108
statement of affairs-directors to submit and, verify, 191:118-119
summary to creditors and contributories, 191:275statute law-
Companies Act 1986, application, 191:180
statutes relevant to companies, list, 191:180-181stock, 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, 191:24subsidiary 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, 191:111translation of documents, 191:394
unauthorised acts, 191:34
unlimited-re-registration as-
permit for, 191:24
procedure, 191:25-26unlawful 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
trust. See TRUST COMPANY
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, 191:60,419oversea 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, 191:57release 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
trade disputes, and, 162:14
meaning, 84:3
supreme law, as, Const. 6
unauthorised issue of, 84:4
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, 200:1consular 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, 200:18consular post-
precedence as between consular offices, 200:11
consular premises-
exemption from taxation, 200:14
inviolability, 200:14consular staff-
appointment of members of, 200:10-11
size of, 200:11contract 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, 200:6outside consular district, 200:7
third State, in, 200.7
third State, on behalf of, 200:8facilities 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 functionhydrocarbon oils-
refund of customs duty on, 201
immunities-
additional, 200:3
reduced, 200:3
restriction of, 200:2national 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, 200:3restriction 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, 200:4-27wrecks-
information in case of, 200:16
penalty for offence, 35:2
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, 160:10sanitary 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, 160:18transfer of, 160:8
companies, power of. See COMPANIES contracts
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, 191:25,26list 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, 1191:269,332meaning, 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, 191:276payments 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
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-152:12-13accounts, 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, 152:9by-laws-
amendment of, 152:6,35
appeal against amendment, 152:26
copy to be open to inspection, 152:7
matters to be provided for, 152:23cancellation 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-152:36case stated on question of law, 152:18
procedures, 152:41-42
provisions, 152:41-42
registrar, decision of, 152:18disposal of produce to or through, 152:7
dissolution-cancellation of registration, 152:14
liability of members on, 152:16
liquidation, 152:15-16division of, 152:9-10
duties, 152:1-10
exemption from provisions of Act, 152:19
expenditure-estimate of, 152:34
fees, 152:36,40
funds of, 152:11-12investment of, 152:12
general meeting-152:28
chairman of, 152:29
minutes, 152:30
quorum at, 152:29
voting at, 152:29income-
estimate of, 152:34
inquiry, 152:13 152:13
inspection 152:13
liquidation, 152:15-16closure of, 152:16
enforcement of order, 152:16
liquidator's powers, 152:15
power of registrar to control, 152:15-16loans-
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, 152:33loans 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, 152:11membership, 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, 152:22office 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, 152:27-28property 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, 152:4cancellation, 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, 152:4registration fees-
exemption, 152:20
rights of membership, 152:28
rules, 152:18-19
schools, 152:20
secretary, 152:31duties 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 MARKETING BOARD
export duty calculation, 31:4,6,7
inspection of, 32:2
vessel, on board-
prohibition of, 131:43
Island Courts. See ISLAND COURTS
COUNCIL OF MINISTERS Const. 14
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
contempt of court. See CONTEMPT OF COURT
Court of Appeal. See COURT OF APPEAL
fees, 122:10-15exemption, 122:10
payment, 122: 10inherent 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, 37:4See 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
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, 135:13animals-
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, 135:8-9causing 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, 135:13foreseeable consequences, 135:13
punishment of, 135:13corporations-
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, 135:14defamation, 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-135:24aiding prisoners to, 135:24
evidence-
destroying, 135:22
fabricating, 135:22extortion, 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, 135:34fraud-
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, 135:29homosexual 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, 135:10-11failure 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 pretencesdefinition, 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, 135:25receiving-
property dishonestly obtained, 135:32
recklessness, 135:8
rehabilitation, 135:18
religion, offences relating to, 135:24disturbing religious assemblies, 135:24
insults, 135:24removal 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, 135:20self-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-139:17imprisonment 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-135:15-17breach of conditions, 135:17
general conditions, 135:16
nature of, 135:15-16
probation officer, duties of, 135:16
special conditions, 135:16restitution of property, 135:17
review of confinement, 135:18sexual 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, 135:31threatening 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
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 APPEAL
arrest. See ARREST
assessors. See ASSESSORS
bail. See BAIL
charge, 136:22-24error 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, 136:23-24civil 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, 136:53cognisable 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, 136:30conviction 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, 136:32convictions-
manner of proof, 136:24
copies of proceedings, 136:56
costs, 136:29-30accused, 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, 136:29-30custom-
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, 136:23-24insanity-
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, 136:28limitation, 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, 136:49custodial, 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, 136:49shorthand 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, 136:54-55Supreme 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 EVIDENCEaccused, 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
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, CONTROL OF
bonded warehouse, excluded from, 3:12
seizure of imported goods, 3:9
cause of-
medical practitioner to ascertain, 101:2
certificate of-
form of, for burial, 101:5
issue of, 101:2declaration 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
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, 61:8discovery of dead body 61:9
entries in register-form of, 61:5,21
particulars to be included, 61:5,8foetal death-
declaration of, 61:8
form of entry, 61:23
medical certificate. form of, 61:24institution, death occurring in, 61:9
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, 191:153register of-
inspection, 191:54
location, statement of, 191:220,434
requirement to maintain, 191:54trust deed-
copy of, 191:55
trustees for-
liabilities of, 191:55
registration certificate-
endorsement, 191:60
allotment-
certificates, issue of, 191:53
stock Exchange requirements, 191:43application 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, 191:55-56offer of-
document containing, as prospectus, 191:41
offer to public, meaning, 191:46perpetual, 191:55
prospectus, details in, 191:216
redemption-re-issue after, 191:55-56
registration-
endorsement of certificate, 191:60
requirement, 191:58,60series of-
charges, registration of, 191:58,59
companies incorporated outside Vanuatu, 191:61,458
registration, form for, 191:416trust deed securing-
copies, availability, 191:55
DECENTRALISATION Const. 22
DECORATIONS. See HONOURS
telecommunications, and. See TELECOMMUNICATIONS
meaning, 84:3
notification-incorrect, 84:7
requirement, 84:6public 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
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, 169:7Capital-
allotment of shares, 169:5
authorised share capital, 169:5
increase of, 169:5
reduction of, 169:5
transfer of shares, 169:5chairman, 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, 169:9incorporation, 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
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, 143:3persons 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
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, 191:99assignment 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, 11:107,195contracts, 191:107, 195
prospectus, statement in, 191:217disclosure 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, 191:104disqualification. 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, 191:195exempted companies, of, 191:171
expenses, remuneration, 191:194
extraordinary general meetingduty as to convening, 191:70
fraudulent persons barred from office, 191:102,264
guarantee, of companies limited by. See COMPANIES-guarantee, companies limited by-directors indemnification, 191:202
liabilities-breach of trust, 191:146,264
mis-statements in prospectus, 191:39
numbers, minimum, 191:98
prospectus, contravention of requirements, 191:36-37loans 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 191:101,198names of-
determination of, 191:194
prospectus, to be in, 191:216number 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, 191:196pensions, 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, 191:195proceedings 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, 191:99-100register of, 191:107,400
removal-compensation or damages, 191:101
procedure, 191:100,197
representations as to, 191: 100remuneration. 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, 191:86resolution 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, 191:98,99sole 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, 191:134winding up generally, offences in, 191:146
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
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, 192:5petitions during first two years marriage-
restrictions of, 192:4-5
presumption of death, and, 192:6
District Commissioners, authority of, 106:2
schedule of districts, 106:2
authority of, 106:2
public order, authority as to, 84:3
appointments (civil status), 61:4
marriages, celebration of, 60:3
DISTURBANCE OF THE PUBLIC PEACE
penalty for, 19:2
declaration-
directors' recommendation, 191:199
general meeting, at, 191:199
winding up by court, in, 191:274,348fixed, 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, 191:200profits, to be paid out of, 191:199
DOCTORS (MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS). See MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS
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, 64:5dog control areas-
declaration of, 64:3
dog control officers-
appointment, 64:3
duties of, 64:3food premises, prohibition in, 64:5
guide dogs for the blind-impounding exemption, 64:5
humane destruction-
dangerous dogs, 64:5
impounded strays, 64:4import-
rabies control measures, 98:6
statutory declaration requirement, 98:15impounding 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, 64:4livestock, worrying of-
destruction of dogs, 64:6
penalty for owner's offence, 64:6nocturnal 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, 64:6stray dogs-
impounding of. See impounding of strays above
liability of owners, 64:4
exempt preparations, 12:6-12
forfeiture of property-acquittal, release on, 12:14
vessels unlawfully carrying drugs, 12:13import certificate-
form of, 12: 15
requirement, 12:12importation-
permits, requirements, 12:12
prohibited substances, 12:2-5obstruction of officers, 12:13
offences-conviction. condemnation on, 12:14
evidence by certificate, 12:13
penalties, 12:14
permits, against conditions of; 12:13prosecution-
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
administration of schools. See SCHOOLS-administration
establishment and functions, 121:3
meetings, 121:4
membership, 121:4
EDUCATION ADVISORY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
establishment and membership, 121:5
import-
documents to accompany, 98:22
hatching, where for, 98:10
labelling, 98:21-22
ELECTION DISPUTES Const. 16
municipal council See MUNICIPAL COUNCILS
ELECTORAL COMMISSION Const. 10
ELECTORAL FRANCHISE Const. 6
impounding of. See impounding of ELECTIONS
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, 65:2diverting 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, 65:4meters, 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, 27:2unlawful supply, penalty, 65:2-3
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
accidents-
notification, 160:17
agencies, 160:23
agreement, effect of, 160:7
annual leave, 160:13-14duration of entitlement, 160:14
entitlement when contract terminated, 160:14
manner in which to be taken, 160:14
remuneration during, 160:14apprenticeship, 160:25
Commissioner of Labour, 160:5identity documents, 160:7
powers, 160:5-6compulsory 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-160:25contents, 160:27
first-aid- 160:17
regulations, 160:28
forced labour, 160:7
hours of work-160:11-12meaning, 160:13
housing standards-
Minister's power to prescribe, 160:24-25
insanitary premises, 160:6
Labour Advisory Board, 160:5
Labour officers, 160:5identity documents, 160:7
powers, 160:5-6manpower and employment survey. See MANPOWER AND EMPLOYMENT SURVEY
maternity leave, 160:15-16
meal breaks, 160:12
medical facilities, 160:17
offences, 160:26continuing, 160:26
overtime pay, 160:13
persons under 12, 160:16
persons under 14, 160:16
persons under 15, 160:16
persons under 18, 160:16ships, 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, 160:22requirement 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, 160:19sex 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, 160:16works stores, 160:24
young persons-register of, 160:17
manpower and employment survey See MANPOWER AND EMPLOYMENT SURVEY 160:24-25
ENCUMBRANCES 123:4
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 HORSE
assistance to judicial officer or police officer, 136:14
recapture of person escaping, 136:14
Luganville as Port of Entry, 3:5
taxi fares, schedule of, 49:21
conservation regulations, power to make, 76:2
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, 136:34false evidence, penalty, 35:2
Parliamentary privilege, 95:3
Supreme Court, in, 136:35
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. 14power, Const. 14
Prime Minister, Const. 14
trust company acting as. See TRUST COMPANY
wills, of. See WILLS-executors
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, 6:2magazines-
importation permit condition, 6:2
inspection of. 6:4
movement of explosives in and out, 6:3
private, construction requirements, 6:3meaning, 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
ad valorem export duty-
determinationof, 31:2
table of goods and products, 31:4amounts 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, 31:2declaration of export-
form, 31:5
requirement, 31:2exemptions 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, 31:3weighing of goods, 31:2
animals-
agricultural fees, 74:6
cattle-
consent requirement, 97:2
customs declaration-
delay before, 3:11
guarantee requirement, 3: 10
requirement, 3: 10declaration 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, 51:5meat 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, 36:7-8caveat, 36:6
compensation, 36:6-7acceptance of offers, 36:7
assessing, 36:7
communication of offers, 36:6
deposit of, 36:8
refusal of offers, 36:7compensation, 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, 36:3alteration, 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
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, 199:11restoration of persons not tried or acquitted, 199:11
warrant for, 199:8-9
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
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
brucellosis preventive measures, 102:4
maintenance notice, 13:2
notice to fence, 13:2
offences under the Act, 13:2
import-
animal-based products, conditions to be complied with, 98:23
disease control restrictions, 98:12
advertisements of films-
approval required for, 72:4
exhibition unapproved, 72:4-5Censorship 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, 72:4entry on premises-
police warrant, 72:5
exhibition to general public-
offences and penalties, 72:4-5
permit requirement, 72:2
restrictions, imposing of, 72:3,4permit 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
borrowing powers, 149:2
Government guarantees of loan repayments, 149:2
loans to statutory bodies, 149:2
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. See also BANKS AND BANKING
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, 63:10auditor, 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, 63:4management, persons debarred from, 63:6
meaning, 63:3
suspension of payments by, 63:9
forestry. See FORESTRY
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, 198:19appeals, 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, 198:4application, 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, 198:18dealer'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, 198:9import licence-198:4
form, 198:19,35
form of application, 198:18,330-34
grant, 198:7
renewal, 198:7
revocation, 198:7importer-
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, 198:5-6licensed dealer-
inspection of premises, 198:7
particulars to be entered in registered in register, 198:18
power of court in case of offences, 198:7Minister'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: 11ports 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
business names registration. See BUSINESS NAMES REGISTRATION
meaning, 62:3
partnerships. See PARTNERSHIPfrozen-
authorised officers-
assaulting, 158:10
immunity, 158: 10
obstructing, 158:10
powers of, 158:9certificates 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, 158:22fishery 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, 158:21fish export processing establishment licenses
application form, 158:30
applications, 158:19
fees, 158:19
form, 158:31
licence conditions, 158:19fish 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, 158:7fishing licences-
Minister's powers to refuse issue or renew, 158:7
period of validity, 18:7-8
royalties, 158:7
suspension, 158:8foreign 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, 158:16-17foreign vessels-
regional register, 158:6
registration, 158:13
stowage of fishing gear, 158:5harmonization 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, 158:18management-
fishery access agreements, 158:4-5
plans, 158:4marine 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. 158:11penalties, 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
explosives, prohibition of use, 6:2
State Flag. See STATE FLAG
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, 128:2seizure, 128:3
voluntary disposal, 128:3sale-
public holidays closing of premises, exemptions, 114:2
dogs in, prohibition, 64:5
animal import restrictions, 98:6-7,11
development, consent requirements, 90:2,3
meaning, 90:2clearing 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, 147:17conservation-
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. 147:8export 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, 147:9forest 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, 147:5Forestry Fund, 147:9
forestry officers-assaulting, 147:10
power to require persons to give name and address, 147:11
powers of entry, 147:10lease 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, 147:4offences, 147:10
permit to assemble and export logs, 147:44-45
permit to cut up to 10 trees, 147:17-18duration of, 147:18
fee of, 147:18
form of, 147:18,40-41reforestation 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, 147:15form, 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, 147:7utilisation 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, 147:15-16wood using plant-
application for registration, 147:29
register of, 147:31
registration, 147:16
registration certificate, 147:30
return by owner of, 147:16,32closed district licensee's security, 16:3
release on acquittal on drugs charges, 12:14
vessels carrying drugs, 12:13French companies in Vanuatu. See COMPANIES-French companies
winding up, offences in. See WINDING UP (GENERALLY)- offences
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
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
grading and use of. 51:6
amusement machines, and, 172:4
duty, 172:3rate, 172:5
forefeiture, 172:4
licences-revocation, 172:3-4
to be displayed, 172:3machines-
licensing, 172:3
prohibition, 172:2offences, 172:4
search warrants, 172:4
tables-prohibition, 172:2
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, 150:4infractions, 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, 150:5maritime 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, 150:25-28material, 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, 150:36-74accommodation 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, 150:48-49protection 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, 150:82-109Red 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: 105-106treatment, 150:82-109
wounded persons, 150:9-12
compensation for disturbance of rights, 197:17
compulsory acquisition of land, 197:17
Directors, powers of, 197:18
evidentiary provision, 197:19
illegal operations, 197:18-19body 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, 197:13-14offences-197:18
body corporate, by, 197:19
forfeiture, and, 197:19orders, 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, 197:12-13prospecting 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, 197:10-11registration 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
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
borrowing powers-
Ministers authority, 149:2. See also FINANCE MINISTER
loan repayments, Government guarantees, 149:2
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
damage to, as offence, 58:2
meaning, 58:2
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
application of statutory requirements, 2:2
infractions of statutory requirements 2:2
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
civil liability, 195:10
codes of practice-power of Minister to approve, 195:6
use in criminal proceedings, 195:6disclosure 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
acupuncture, 164: 10
application of statutory provisions, 164:8
Board, 164:3-4proceedings, 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, 164:7registration-
Board to maintain register, 164:4
cancellation, 164:5
certificate- 164:5form, 164:9
provisional, 164:5
qualifications, 164:4-5
visiting doctors, 164:5-6Supreme Court, appeals to, 164:7-8
traditional medicine-not affected by statutory provisions, 164:8
substances exempt from dangerous drugs control, 12: 10
accounts-
group accounts, incorporation of, 191:83. See also Group Accounts below
subsidiaries, particulars as to, 191:80balance 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, 191:234meaning, 191:84-85
membership-subsidiaries, restriction as to, 191:31
HOLIDAYS, PUBLIC. See PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
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, 120:7-10appointment 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, 120:9-10orders of, 120:2
posthumous awards, 120:2
regulations, 120:2-3
Vanuatu Gallantry Medal- 120:10-11description of, 120:11
elegibility for, 120:10-11
President to award on recommendation of Prime Minister, 120:11
Registrar of Awards, 120:11Vanuatu 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, 120:13Vanuatu 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
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
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-141:3form, 141:7-11
searches of persons, 141:5
searches of premises, 141:5
summary proceedings for collection, 141:6
competency as witnesses, 136:27
manufacture, permit for-
application form, 56:9
form of permit. 56:7
requirement, 56:2
suspension, 56:2,8meaning, 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, 56:4water ice, meaning, 56:2
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, 56:2,8structural requirements, 56:2
vehicles, display of name on, 56:4
workers, health precautions, 56:4
acknowledgement-
consent, requirements, 61:7
formal declaration, 61:7,14
registration, 61:5,15-16
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, 66:5refund 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, 66:5application for, 66:22-23
exemptions, 66:23
application form, 66:24-26
visitor's permit, 66:8
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, 91:2exemptions, 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, 91:12-15commercial 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, 91:12-13trophies, 91:11
unaccompanied personal or household effects, 91:9
uniforms, 91:11
unsolicited gifts, 91:10-11
valuation of imported goods, 91:3-4certificates 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, 91:3-4video recordings, 91:10
wedding presents, 91: 10-11
application for license-176:3
form, 176:3
control-
exemption, 176:2
forfeiture, 176:2
offences, 176:2
powers of Minister, 176:2licence-
form, 176:3,4
goods or commodities in respect of which required, 176:4
restrictions, 176:3
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, 3:9customs 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, 3:9manifest-
copy to be delivered, 3:6
failure to produce, 3:5
penalty where incorrect, 3:6
requirement to produce, 3:5private 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, 3:12re-imports-
customs treatment, 3:9
public order offence, 84:7-8
INCORPORATION, CERTIFICATE OF. See COMPANIES- certificate of incorporation
meaning, 55:3
INFANTILE PARALYSIS. See POLIOMYELITIS PRECAUTIONS
official secrets. See OFFICIAL SECRETS
trade unions, and, 161:15. See also TRADE UNIONS
INQUIRY, COMMISSIONS OF. See COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY
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, 136:20summons-
content, 136:17
form, 136:17
issue of, 136:16
service-136:17-18body corporate. on, 136:17
person summoned cannot be found, where. 136:17
proof of, 136:18warrant-
issue of, 136:16
warrant of arrest, 136:18-20. See also ARREST
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, 82:7notified 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, 82:11-13application for registration, 82:12
cancellation of registration, 82:12
list of, 82:12
record of business, 82:12
registration, 82:11insurance brokers, 82:11-13
application for registration, 82:12
cancellation of registration, 82:12
list of, 82:12
record of business, 82:12
registration, 82:12insurance salesmen, 82:11-13
application for registration, 82:12
cancellation of registration, 82:12
list of, 82:12
record of business, 82:12
registration, 82:11insurers 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 INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION; INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION; INTERNATIONAL 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
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
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, 132:8-9President, 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, 132:5time, 132:9
computation, 132:9-10
the Treasury, 132:4
warrants, 132: 10
INTOXICATING LIQUORS. See ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS
companies, of, 191:229,230
quoted investment, meaning, 191:236
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, 167:17amendments-
accidental omissions, 167:17
clerical mistakes, 167:17
general power, 167:17amount 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. 167:36avoidance of service-
warrant in case of, 167:33
bail, 167:34
charge-amendment of, 167:35
form, 167:41civil 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, 167:23counterclaim, 167:18-19
criminal procedure-form of record, 167:45-46
forms, 167:37-52
rules, 167:32-52customary 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-167:7documentary, 167:13
exclusion of witnesses, 167:13
interpretation, 167:35
method of taking, 167:13
to be taken in presence of accused, 167:35fees, 167:11,30
fine-disposal of, 167:7
non-payment, 167:5forms, 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, 167:20imprisonment-
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, 167:22jurisdiction-167:3
civil, 167:4
criminal, 167:4land 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, 167:16penalties-
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, 167:32power 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, 167:15set-off, 167:18-19
settlement of issues-parties to prepare issues, 167:18
procedure for framing issues, 167:17-18
time for, 167:18sittings, 167:3,12
statement of claim-contents, 167:13
form, 167:26
in writing, 167:13
particulars, 167:14
service on defendant, 167:14summons-
accused failing to obey, 167:33
accused, to, 167:32
form, 167:39
service of, 167:32-33summons 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, 167:49warrant 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
electrical installations, prohibition near, 17:2
Act not to detract from other laws, 187:8
enforcement of Act, 187:7
implementation of Act. 187:7
offences. 187:7penalties, 187:7-8
report of, 187:7register 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, 123:8basis 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, 123:8disputes, 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
fencing. See FENCING OF LAND
statutory requirements, 14:2
LAND CORPORATIONS 123:7
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, 163:32-33certified copies-
documents, of, 163:12
registers, of, 163:12co-proprietorship-
joint proprietorship, 163:27
proprietorship in common, 163:27combination, 163:10
deposit of deeds in archives, 163:43
Deputy Director of Land Records, 163:81
Director of Land Records, 163:8appointment. 163:8
general powers, 163:9dispositions-
corporations, 163:14-15
exoneration of Director, 163:13
instruments ineffectual until registered, 163:12-13
protection of persons dealing in registered interests. 163:13easements-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, 163:28-29form of, 163:27-28
mentally infirm persons, 163:29
persons interested may not attest, 163:43
stamp, 163:29Land 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, 163:19-20lessor's right, 163:19
notice before, 163:19
relief against, 163:20
subleases, effect on, 163:19form, 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, 163:21forms, 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, 163:21-23action for recovery of debt. 163:23
discharge, 163:22form, 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
transferform, 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, 163:26form, 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, 163:35amount, 163:35
errors in survey, 163:36
procedure for claiming, 163:35
recovery, 163:35interest 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, 163:14application for, 163:48
voluntary transfer. 163:11
restrictive agreements, 163:25
extinguishment, 163:26
modification, 163:26
release, 163:26form, 163:69
rules, 163:37-38
searches, 163:12
subdivision, 163:10
subleases, 163:20form, 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, 163:24transmission-
application for registration, 163:72-73
bankruptcy, on, 163:31
death of joint proprietor, on, 163:32
death on, 163:30-31
wills, 163:31trusts, 163:31-32
statutory, 163:32
survivor of trustees, 163:32
aerial-
application for, 175:30
aerial surveys, 175:9
air surveys, 175:22
authentication of plans, 175:9cancellation 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, 175:4certificate 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, 175:25conduct 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, 175:22Director-
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, 175:25guiding principle, 175:19
information prior to, 175:16
line monuments, 175:17-18computed date, placed from, 175:18
damaged, 175:18
missing, 175:18
placing on boundary, 175:18
redundant, 175:19
unable to be placed, 175:18measurement-
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. 175:28presentation, 175:16
prior approval of statutory authorities. 175:16
professional discipline, 175:5-7appeal to Supreme Court, 175:7
disciplinary powers of Board, 175:6
disciplinary proceedings-conduct of, 175:6
evidence in. 175:6unprofessional 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, 175:5regulations-
power of Minister, 175:10
qualification for, 175:4-5river 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, 175:22survey marks-
defacing, 175:8
design, 175:17
obstructing surveyors, 175:8
placement, 175:17
preservation, 175:8-9
removing, 175:8
specification, 175:17systems 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, 175:22triangulation-
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, 175:19trigonometrical stations
repair, 175:18
trilateration, instruments used for. 175:19-20
units of measurement, 175:15
unqualified survey assistantscertificate for, 175:30
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
corporate bodies- 123:9-10
functions, 123:9-10
powers, 123: 10lessees, saving of rights of, 123:9
mortgages, saving and transfer of, 123:9
offences, 123:8
regulations, 123:8
rural alienated land, 123:11-22applicant 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, 123:13Rural 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, 123:25submission of estimates for purpose of grants, 123:27
tenants, saving of rights of, 123:9
Commissions of Inquiry, 85:3
public vehicle driver's permit, 49:5
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,
119:12disqualification of member, 119:3
establishment, 119:3
functions, 119:4
meetings of, 119:4
secretary to, 119:3-4
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
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, 119:4-5,10forms, 119:16,17
notice to produce list of documents, 119:18disciplinary 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, 119:29disciplinary 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, 119:15-16application, 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, 119:15superintendence by Attorney General, 118:2
temporary practicing (sic) certificate. 119:6
companies, inspections of, 191:95,98
Day of Independence, and, Const. 24
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
customs dues recovery, for, 3:16
maritime. See MARITIME LIEN
customs dues recovery, 3:13-14
ship owners'. See SHIPOWNERS
appointment-
disqualification for, 191:148
order for, 191:259,318assets 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, 191:301purchase 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, 191:410Court 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, 191:149,371winding up by the Court-
accounts-
audit of, 191:123,284
cash book, 191:284,364
trading accounts, 191:285,365acts, 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, 191:380arrangement, 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 CONTRIBUTORIES-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
LIQUORS-licensing
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
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
economic land social development. See ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOANS
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, 127:30-32penalty 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, 127:19-20Election 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, 127:35election 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, 127:33elections, 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, 127:48-49entertainment 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, 127:8-9chairman, 127:8
minutes of, 127:8-9
quorum, 127:8
voting at, 127:8municipalities, exclusion of, 127:18
officers, 127:10
pension schemes, 127: 10-11
personation, 127:30-31report on suspended persons, 127:49
power to engage staff, 127:10
powers, 127:11direct. 127:18-19
indirect, 127:19-20president, 127:29-30
proxy voting, 127:40-45application, 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, 127:42recurrent 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
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, 65:3exports, 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
appeals from, 136:50. See also APPEAL
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, 130:2-3clerks of court, 122:5
concurrent jurisdiction of Supreme Court, 122:5
constitution, 122:5
contempt of, 122:3
establishment, 122:3
jurisdiction, 122:3-4liquor licensing powers, 52:8,9
maintenance of children, 46:3magistrates-
appointment, 122:4
disqualification. 122:5
territorial jurisdiction, 122:4officers of. 122:5
procedure, 136:35-38accused 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, 136:35question of law-
reservation of, 122:5
seal, 122:8
territorial jurisdiction, 122:3
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, 46:4offences 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, 46,3payments, failure to make, 46:3
See also deductions from payments due to father above proceedings for maintenance, commencement, 46:2.
See also orders above
court order, 42:2
failure to maintain. penalty, 42:2
application of provisions, 18:2
coconut plantations, on. 18:2
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, 75:3,4enforcement 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, 75:3offences relating to, 75:3
Statistician, 75:2
MARINE CASUALTIES 131:34. See also SALVAGE; WRECKS
appointment, 131:7
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
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-131:24waiver 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
air routes, 138:7
archipelagic baseline, 138:8-9
archipelagic waters, 138:3-4rights of passage, 138:4
sovereignty, 138:3contiguous zone, 138:4-5
continential shelf, 138:5extension 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, 138:3-4rights of passage, 138:4
stamp duties, and, 68: 10
age of person-
determination by court, 45:2
minimum permissible, 45:2banns, calling of, 60:4,8
celebrant of marriage-particulars to be determined by, 45:2
unauthorised, effect where, 60:3,6consent, age requirement, 45:2
custom marriages, formalities, 60:5
declaration prior to marriagerequirement 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, 60:5,10evidence 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, 60:3notice of intending marriage-
form of, 60:7
requirements, 60:4offences 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, 60:3witnesses, minimum number, 60:5
central register. See CIVIL STATUS-Central Register
declaration prior to marriage-form of, 61:18
late declaration, 61:18
period for, 61:8dissolutions 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, 61:5family booklet, prescription of, 61:8
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, 192:15welfare of children-
restrictions on proceedings, and, 192:7
MAYORS. See MUNICIPAL COUNCILS
MEAT. See also BUTCHERIES;
BUTCHERS
application of meat supply provisions, 51:8
butcher-meaning, 51:3
requirements to be complied with, 51:6butchery
construction requirements, 51:6
hygiene requirements, 51:7
meaning, 51:3carcasses, 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, 51:5containers for transportation, 100:4
export-abattoir approval exemption, restrictions as to. 99:4
consent requirement, 97:2export processing establishments-
abattoirs licensing, 99:4
butcheries licensing, 100:2
grade, restriction as to, 51:6frozen meat, meaning. 100:2
game meats, use of, 51:6
grading and stamping-abattoir, procedure at, 99:8
meat supply controls, 51:5,6holding, 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, 51:5inspection 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 abovesuppliers-
abattoir approval exemption, 99:3-4
small beef producers, 99:3transportation of-
restrictions and requirements, 51:7
vehicles, requirements, 100:4unfit for human consumption, destruction where, 51:6
export duty calculation, 31:4
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, 98:21disease control restrictions, 98:11
MEDALS. See HONOURS
meaning, 101:2
notification of disease. duty. 1:6
sale and supply of drugs, 12:12
sale of. See SALE OF MEDICINES
authorisation, 84:5
meaning, 84:3
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, 174:1-3disqualification of holders of certain offices, 174:2
resignation from party, where, 174:3
sentence, on, 174:2
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, 191:21binding 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, 191:214formation 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
Board-
meaning, 38:2
examination of patients, 38:4
powers of, 38:4detention in-
certificate, 38:2,5
criminal lunatics, 38:4
examination before. 38:2
persons found wandering, 38:2
police warrant of detention. 38:2-3establishment 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, 38:3Superintendent-
appointment, 38:2
powers and duties, 38:3trespass on premises, 38:4
patients, detention of, 38:2. See also MENTAL HOSPITAL
abandonment, 131:44
application of statutory provisions, 131:34-35
certificate of service, 131:38,131:71-72exemptions, 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, 131:44protection 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, 131:45labour disputes-
conciliation, 131:45
mediation, 131:45licence 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, 131:42-43officers' 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, 131:36,131:69-71duration, 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, 131:45-46sick 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, 131:39wages, payment of, 131:38
working hours overtime, 131:41
wrongful death, 131:41
wrongful death of master, 131:36
prohibited substances, 12:3
unlawful drilling as offence, 84:4
import restrictions, 98:11
meaning. 98:5
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
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, 190:29Commissioner, 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, 190:17existing 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, 190:44exhibiting, 190:44
form. 190:10
notice of decision on, 190:11
plan to accompany, 190:44area 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: 10-11mining area-
enlargement of, 190:27
Mining Joint Regulation No. 2 of 1957repeal 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, 190:21-22mining 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, 190:38-39body corporate, by, 190:39
evidentiary provision, 190:39-40
forfeiture, and, 190:39
report to Public Prosecutor, 190:39property 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-190:14-15restrictions on, 190:15
rights under, 190:16
term of, 190:15-16
work programme under, 190:17prospecting permits, 190:27-28
cancellation, 190:29-30
rights under, 190:28
terms of, 190:28quarry permits-
issue of, 190:30
record of, 190:31
renewal, 190:31
rights under, 190:31
term of, 190:31radio-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, 190:24removal 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, 190:32surface rights, 190:34
application of statutory provisions, 190:33
compensation for disturbance, 190:34work programme-
amendment, 190:17
damages for failure to perform, 190:17
performance of, 190:17
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, 182:5increase, 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 officersappointment, 182:6
workers, for 182:3
young persons, 182:9
marriage celebrants, registration as. 60:3
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
stamp duties. and. 68:11-12
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-126:76-77alterations in, 126:86
reconciliation of, 126:78cheques, 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-126:44-47appeals, 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. 126:46-47election if councillors. 126:6
election petitions. 126:44-47copies, service of, 126:45
deposit, 126:44
form of, 126:45
persons who may present, 126:44
time for presentation. 126:44-45elections, 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, 126:42-44penalty, 126:44
counting of votes, 126:59-60
declaration by Minister of candidates elected, 126:61
declaration of candidature, 126:38,48receipt, 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, 126:41entries in cash book for cheques received, 126:77
entry to premises, 126:24
estimates, 126:71-72delay in approval, 126:71
extraordinary revenue and expenditure, 126:72
ordinary revenue and expenditure, 126:71-72
standard form, 126:71
supplementary, 126:71expenditure, 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-126:21-22,126:64-86adjustments, 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- 126:13power 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, 126:84-85action 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, 126:84meetings, 126:8-9
Chairman, 126:9
minutes, 126:9
standing orders, 126:8municipal 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, 126:75advances 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, 126:75Port 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, 126:50-55application, 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, 126:52rates, 126:22
reallocation from one subhead to another, 126:72
receipts, 126:72-73appointment 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, 126:72receipts 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, 126:10-12power to engage, 126:11
regulations, 126:11stamps, 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, 183:2quorum, 183:3
voting, 183:3organisation of, Const. 12
privileges of members, Const. 12
role of chiefs, Const. 12
rules, 183:2
diagram of form of, 107:4 See also STATE FLAG
accounts, 188:5
annual report, 188:5
audit, 188:5
borrowings-control of, 188:5
security for, 188:5contracts, 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
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, 142:5term of office, 142:5
establishment of, 142:3
evidence of scaling of documents, 142:7
functions of, 142:3
funds, 142:6temporary 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
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
restriction on publication, 156:1-2
offence, 156:2
nocturnal noise, prohibition, 40:1
road traffic restrictions, 29:5
appointment
power of, 79:2
revocation, 79:2false 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
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
petition forms, 192:3-4
void marriages, 192:3
voidable marriages, 192:3
form of, 37:2
meaning, 37:2
Members of Parliament, taken by, 37:2-3
administration of-
Commissioner for Oaths, by, 37:4. See also COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS
judicial officers, 37:4Commissions 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, 37:3place 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
penalties for issue of, 73:2
search and entry, powers of, 73.3
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
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
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, 191:119,263statement of affairs-
submission to, 191:118-119,305
summary for creditors and contributories, 191:275taxation of bill of costs, 191:286,287,366
winding up petition presentation, 191:166
amounts, 168:2-4
other benefits, 168:2
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, 111:4code, 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, 111:4office in the service of the Government, meaning, 111:2
plan, meaning, 111:2
sketch, meaning, 111:2
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 - 109:1-3gratuity, 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, 109:2procedure, Const. 10-11
proceedings to be public, Const. 11
public finance, and, Const. 11
ratification of treaties, Const. 11
Speaker, Const. 11
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
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, 92:12determination 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: 11existence 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, 92:5fixed term partnership-
continuation after, 92:9
dissolution on expiration, 92: 10illegality, 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, 92:6limited partner-
corporate bodies as limited partners, 92:13
management of firm, restriction as to, 92:13limited 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, 92:14loss, 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, 92:7registration 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, 92:12rights and duties, variation, 92:7
share in, assignee of, rights, 92:9
trust-property, misapplication, 92:6
winding up, liability during, 92:11
application for, 108:6-7
certificates of identity, and, 108:2
confiscation, 108:4
diplomatic and official. See DIPLOMATIC AND OFFICIAL PASSPORTS
endorsement of names of young persons, PERJURY 108:2
form 108:8-10
issue. 108:2
meaning. 84:3
offences, 108:4
persons entering or leaving Vanuatu to be in possession of, 108:2
power of court to order delivery in civil proceedings. 108:3
power of court to order delivery in criminal proceedings, 108:3
Principal Passport Officer, 108:2permitting persons to enter without, 108:3
power to take possession of passports, 108:3
requiring person to deliver passport for retention, 108:3regulations. 108:4
travel documents, and, 108:2
unauthorised issue, 84:4
validity, 108:6
registration of United Kingdom Patents-
amendment of specifications, 80:3
applications for, 80:2
assignment, registration of, 80:3
certificate of registration, 80:2
duration of effect, 80:2
evidence in proceedings, 80:3
fees, table of, 80:4
inspection of Register, 80:3
jurisdiction of Supreme Court, 80:2
Register of Patents to be kept, 80:2
Registrar, 80:2
regulation of procedures, 80:3
transfers, registration of, 80:3
"vehicle", as, 94:3
(pedestrian crossings)
approaches to, road marking, 94:3
creation of, 94:2
dimensions of crossing, 94:3
drivers, requirements as to behaviour, 94:4
forewarning to drivers by pedestrians, 94:4
illumination, 94:3
marking on roadway, 94:2,3
meaning, 94:2
offences and penalties, 94:2
overtaking by vehicle near, 94:4
parking prohibition adjacent to, 94:3,4
pedestrians, requirements as to behaviour, 94:3,4
precedence of pedestrians, 94:3
stopping of vehicles near to, 94:4
traffic signs, 94:3
obstruction of traffic by, 29:5,34
documentation of vessels. and. 131.20
prohibited substances, 12:4
licensing of-
exemptions from requirements, 23:3
fee, amount of, 23:2
form of licence, 23:2
licensing authority, 23:2
payment requirement. 23:3
penalties for offence, 23:3
requirement to have, 23:2
revocation or suspension, 23:2Pharmacists Practitioners' Commission, PIPELINES establishment, 23:2
sale and supply of drugs-
conditions for legality, 12:12
area, 193:3
development in, 193:3
dangerous buildings-
demolition of, 193:5
developments for which permission may not be required, 193:7
enforcement, 193:5,7-9appeal, 193:8
discharge of notices, 193:9
penalties, 193:9
planning control, 193:7-8
supplementary provisions, 193:8-9fees, 193:6
immunity from proceedings, 193:6
planning permission-application-
register of, 193:4
outline, application for, 193:3
powers of Minister, 193:4-5plans, 193:3
powers of entry, 193:5
service of notices, 193:5-6
brucellosis eradication, destruction for, 102:7
disease control semen-or embryos, import restrictions, 98:10
import-
authorisation, 98,8
documents to accompany, 98:17-18
infected countries, prohibition where from, 98:8
quarantine station, surveillance at, 98:8
semen or embryos, restrictions, 98: 10slaughter procedure in abattoir, 99:7
application for licence, 26:19
charges for cancellation of pilotage, 26:20
compulsory pilotage at Port Vila and Luganville, 26:19-20
conduct of, 26:19
exemption from pilotage, 526:19
deposits, 26:20
detention of. charges for, 26:20
fees. 26:6, 26:10,26:11,26:20ships exempt from pilotage, 26:20
government not liable for acts of, 26:5
harbourmaster to carry out pilotage, 26:19
launch. 26:11
licensing of, 26:5
not to be taken to sea. 26:5
register of ships piloted, 26:20
signals as prescribed to be made for, 26:5
standby time for crews, 26:11
surcharge, 26:11
surcharge in respect of vessel at fault, 26:11
laying of-
compensation for damage, 87:3
sewers. See SEWERS
water mains. See WATER MAINS
PLANNING. See PHYSICAL PLANNING
malaria control provisions, 18:2
trespass on, 47:2
Dept. of Agriculture and Livestock services, fees for, 74:5-6
export certificate fees, 74:5
importation-application for permit, 34:4
dangerous condition, procedure where in, 34:3
declaration requirements, 34:2
detention of plants on arrival, 34:3
false declarations, 34:2
fees for services of Dept. of Agriculture and Livestock services, fees for, 74:5-6
export certificate fees, 74:5
importation application for permit, 34:4
dangerous condition, procedure where in, 34:3
declaration requirements, 34:2
detention of plants on arrival, 34:3
false declarations, 34:2
fees for services of Dept. of Agriculture, 74:4-5
inspection, responsibility for, 34:3
licence requirement, 34:2
offences and penalties, 34:3
permit, fee for, 74:5
phytosanitary. inspectors, duty of, 34:3
places of entry, restrictions as to, 34:2
prohibition, Ministerial power, 34:2noxious weeds. See NOXIOUS WEEDS
POLICE. See also POLICE OFFICERS
absence from duty, 105:16
accepting gifts, 105:16
allowances, 105:9
appeals by subordinate officers, 105: 17
appointments, 105:7false statements to obtain, 105:7-8
form of, 105:7
qualifications, 105:7,105:26-27arms and equipment to be delivered up, 105:11
arrest without warrant, 105: 15
badge, 105:27
badges of rank, 105:28
causing disaffection amongst members, 105:21
certificate of previous convictions, 105:23
Commission-disciplinary powers, 105: 18
Commissioner-
general powers, 105:6
special disciplinary powers, 105: 17composition of force, 105:5
compulsory retirement, 105: 10
defaulter, rights of, 105:16, 105:18
desertion, 105: 14
discharge from force-105:10-11inquiry where member unfit, 105: 11
discipline, 105:14-20
disciplinary offences, 105:30-31assistance with defence, 105:31
documentary evidence, 105:31
witnesses, 105:31disciplinary powers of senior officers, 105: 16
disciplinary proceedings-105:19-20fines, recovery of, 105:19
power of arrest confinement, 105:19
statutory admonishment and reprimand, 105:19disciplinary proceedings against senior officers, 105:18-19
disciplinary proceedings against subordinate officers, 105:16
dismissal, 105:11
dismissal and reduction in rank of senior officers following court conviction, 105:19
dismissal and reduction in rank of subordinate officers following court
convictions, 105:18
disorderly conduct in station, 105:21
disposal of property in possession of, 136:30-31
disposal of unclaimed property, 105:13,32
duties, 105:11-14
duty to assist, 105:20-21
duty to keep order in public places, 105:13
employment for defence or internal security, 105:6
entry of premises in case of threat to life or property, 105:14
erection of barriers, 105:13
establishment of Vanuatu police force, 105:5
failing to suppress riot, 105: 14
fees for special duties, 105:40
fingerprints, power to take, 105: 12
force orders, 105:26
functions of force, 105:5
fund, establishment of, 105:20
identity card, 105:22
inspection of licences, 105: 12
interdiction from duty of senior officers, 105:18-19
interdiction from duty of subordinate officers, 105:17-18
intersection of ranks of, by drivers, 29:5,34
laying information, 105:12
loss or damage to arms and accoutrements, 105:16
members subject to public service terms and conditions, 105:7
mutiny, 105:14
non-liability for act done in good faith, 105:12-13
offences against discipline, 105:16
offences triable by courts, 105:14-15
officer in charge, 105:6
official quarters, 105:9
other employment or office, 105:15
participation in politics, 105:15
pay, 105:9
person furnishing false name and address, 105:13
photographs, power to take, 105:12
police force, meaning, 84:3
Police Service Commission, 105:7
posting, 105:9
powers, 105:11-14road barriers, 84:9
powers in relation to firearms. See FIREARMS
preventive action by, 136:14
prior notice of disciplinary charge, 105:31
prisons, and, 105:21
probationary constables, 105:8appointment, 105:8
declaration, 105:8
enrolment register, 105:8
police identity card, 105:8
recruit training, 105:8
re-engagement for continuous service, 105:8prolongation of service in case of war, 105:10
promotion examinations, 105:27
proof of previous convictions, 105:21
ranks, 105:26
regulations, 105:21-22
remission of records to commissioner for sentence, 105: 16-17
resignation, 105: 10
rewards, 105:27
scale of uniforms and equipment, 105:28
senior officers, 105:9
senior officers, appeals by-105: 18disciplinary procedure rules, 105:33-39
notice of hearing, 105:36-37
notice of intention to call witnesses athearing, 105:37
order on determination of charge, 105:38severance payment, 105:10
strikes by, 105:15
subordinate officers, 105:9association, 105:28-30
trade union, membership of, 105:15
uniforms, 105:9-10
unlawful possession of articles supplied to, 105:20
use of reasonable force, 105:12
POLICE OFFICERS. See also POLICE
arrest, powers of-
drink or drugs, driving under influence of, 29:6
Parliament, in precincts of, 95:4
public order offences, 84:9Customs Act, authority under, 3:14
direction from, to keep order, 84:7
obstruction of-gambling, in search relating to. 10:3
penalty for, 19:3(disturbance of peace)
power-
gambling. control of, 10:2,3
inspection of vehicles-accident. after, 29:6
licensed premises, entry on, 52:8,19
mentally ill persons, detention, 38:2
road barriers, control of traffic at. 84:9
stopping of vehicles, 29:6price control provisions, authority under. 86:3
search warrant, public order provisions, 84:8
seizure, powers of-dangerous drugs, 12:13
disturbance of the peace, to control, 19:2
application of statutory provisions, 21:6
danger areas-aircraft arriving from-
captains, responsibility of, 21:5
crew, disembarkation, 21:4
loading, etc., operations, 21:5
passengers, restrictions on, 21:3declaration of, 21:3
persons arriving from-forcible return to vessel, 21:5
disembarkation, 21:3-4
restrictions on, 21:3ships arriving from-
boarding restrictions, 21:5
captains, responsibility of, 21:5
crew, disembarkation, 21:4penalties for breach of Act, 21:6
quarantine measures in extreme danger, 21:5
uniforms, power to prohibit wearing, 84:3
international participation costs of, 131:58-59
load lines, 131:58
marine investigation costs of, 131:58-59
nautical training-costs of, 131:58-59
oil record book, 131:58
prohibition, 131:57-58
census. See CENSUS
manpower and employment survey. See MANPOWER AND EMPLOYMENT SURVEY
imported accompanying documents. 98:19
compulsory pilotage. See PILOTS
declaration of port, 26:22
driving instruction, hours. limitation. 29:12
electricity supply-cable, passage of ships under, 27:2
concessionnaire, powers of. 65:2
damage to installations, 65:3-4
diversion or wastage, 65:4
failure of supply. 65:3
inspection of installations, 17:2
Inspector of Electricity, 17:2
kite flying. restriction. 17:2
statutory control. 17:2exports, licensed port for. 3:7
harbour lights requirements. 2:2
Land Transport Board. 49:9
motor boats, control, 57:4
municipal council, 126:32-33
municipality, delineation of. 126:30-31
noise control, 40:1
operations regulations. See PORTS Port of Entry, as, 3:5
rating valuation, entry on premises, 93:2
road traffic-speed limits, 29:5
search and rescue operations headquarters, 89:2
ships, prohibited area for, 22:2
taxi fares, 49:19,20
tug service in, 26: 10
articles to be retained for-
confiscated objects, 39:5
exporter, compensation to, 39:4preservation of sites and objects, consultations, 39:3,4
advance information of arrival, 26:22,26:30
animals loading and unloading, 26:25,26:32
areas where no ships may anchor, 26:23
ballast, removal of, 26:6
berthing dues in respect of coastal vessels, 26:12
berthing dues in respect of oversea vessels, 26:11-12
bills of health-particulars of condition in, 1:3
buoys, 26:6
casting off, hours of, 26:33
charges-exemption by Minister, 26:8
coming alongside, 26:23
currents, indication of, 26:30
customs area, delimitation of, 26:29
customs control, 26:25
dangerous cargo, 26:24loading and unloading, 26:32
declaration, 26:22,29
delivery of documents to authorities, 26:25
disposal of contaminated or unclaimed goods, 26:32
documents, 26:23
documents for inspection, 26:31
documents required for clearance, 26:25, 26:31
double berthing at wharf. 26:33
dues. 26:4,26:10
dumping of refuse, 26:25
entry of customs area-public, by, 26:32
vehicles, by, 26:32exemptions from regulations, 26:32
expectorating. 26:25
explosives, 26:6
exports, licensing for, 3:7
fees payable for licences and permits, 26:17
fire on board ship, 26:24,31
fire precautions, 26:24,26:34
firearms, 26:6
fumigation of ship, 26:25,32
government wharf, 26:7
harbour lights requirements, 2:2
harbourmasters. See HARBOURMASTERS
hurricanes, 26:26,26:31
infected port, meaning, 1:3
laying of moorings, 26:22
leaking drums, 26:25,26:32
licensed wharves, 26:20
lighting of foreshore, 26:7
limits, 26:4
line handling fees, 26:12-13
Luganville, 26:31
mooring, hours of, 26:33
mooring crews, standby time for, 26:11
moorings, 26:6
national colours, 26:23
navigation, 26:23
obstructions, 26:6
offence to deposit rubbish or discharge liquid
on wharf, 26:34
offences, 26:8,26:20
penalties, 26:20
permission required for movement of ships
over 20 tons, 26:20
permit to construct on and use form, 26:16-17
pilots. See PILOTS Port Vila, 26:3
Port Vila harbour, prohibited area, 22:2
Ports of Entry 26:3declaration by Minister. 3:17
meaning, 3:5power to cancel licence, 26:5
precaution to be taken by master, 26:34
priority of vessels at wharf, 26:33
private installations, 26:6
rate of cargo handling, 26:33-34
refusal of permission to berth to damaged ship, 26:26
refusal of permission to berth to damaged vessel, 26:31
repairs of ship when alongside government wharf, 26:25
repairs of vessels berthed at wharf, 26:34
responsibility for damage, 26:26,26:31
restrictions on passage of ships, 26:24
right of way, 26:30
ship to bear name or mark. 26:24
ships to carry lights at night, 26:24
small ship wharf-26:34-35fire precautions, 26:35
loading or unloading to begin at once, 26:34
maximum period allowed at, 26:34
priority at, 26:34
repairs of vessel when alongside, 26:34
vessel not to go alongside while other vessel manoeuvring at main wharf, 26:34speed in, 26:24,26:30
storage charges, 26:14
tides, indication of. 26:30
tonnage dues, 26:8
tug service. See TUG SERVICE
unnecessary noise, 26:25,26:30
vessel ordered to make way for another. 26:33
vessels in, 26:29
waiting area, 26:25,26:30
wet copra, 26:32
wharfage charge for loading and discharging, 26:13
wharfage charges, 26:8
wireless telegraph, control of use, 5:2
wrecks, 26:6
automatic stamping machines, 154:5
contracts for carriage of mails, 154:4
criminal diversion of letters from addressee, 154:10
delaying of packets-officers of Post Office, by, 154:9
delivery of mails from ship or aircraft, 154:4
destruction of mails-officers of Post Office, by, 154:9
Director, duties of, 154:4
Director may delegate functions, 154:4
envelopes-prohibition of imitation, 154: 10-11
establishment of, 154:3
exclusion of liability, 154:8
fictitious stamps-prohibition of, 154:10
fraudulent retention-
mail bag or postal packet, of, 154:9-10
letter boxes-
prohibition of affixing notices on, 154:11
mark-
evidence of postage due, 154:6
evidence of refusal, 154:6money orders, 154:7
money paid to wrong persons-recovery of, 154:7
obligation to carry mails in ships or aircraft. 154:4
opening of packets-officers of Post Office, by, 154:9
packets believed to contain dutiable articles-
detention and opening. 154:9
postage. 154:5
liability for payment, 154:6
postage stamps, 154:5
fraudulent removal, 154:11
fraudulent use. 154:11
prohibition of imitation, 154:10-11postal orders, 154:7
postal packets-hotels delivered to. 154:7
insurance of, 154:7
registration of, 154:6-7postal services-
arrangements with other countries, 154:11-12
postal stationery-
imprinting of, 154:5
postal tariff, 154:14-15
aerogrammes, 154:14
airmail rates, 154:18-19
fees, 154:17
international reply coupons, 154:14
parcels airmail outside Vanuatu rates, 154:20-21
parcels airmail within Vanuatu, rates, 154:20
parcel surface mail outside Vanuatu, 154:22-23
parcels surface mail rates, 154:19
postage boxes, 154:23
postal boxes, 154:15
rates, 154:16-17
redirection of correspondence, 154:15
telegrams, 154:15
transmission of articles by air to other countries, 154:14
transmission of articles within and beyond Vanuatu, 154:14
transmission of parcels by air to other countries, 154:15
transmission of parcels by air within Vanuatu, 154:14
transmission of parcels by surface route to other countries 154:15prohibited articles, 154:8
detention of, 154:9
opening of packets, 154:9registered inland packets
liability in respect of, 154:8
regulations-
power of Minister to make, 154:12
special stamps, 154:6
stealing of mails-officers of Post Office, by, 154:9
time of posting-
false recording of, 154:11
unstamped postal packet-
power to withhold, 154:6
wrongful disclosure of information, 154:9
disease control-
import restrictions. 98:11
eggs. See EGGS farmyard birds, meaning, 98:5
import-disease control restrictions, 98:9,11
killed poultry, meaning, 98:6
imported-
accompanying documents 98:20-21
POWER OF ATTORNEY. See also LAND LEASES
stamp duty, 68:20
PREFERENCE SHARES. See SHARES IN COMPANIES - preference
PRESERVATION OF SITES OF INTEREST. See SITES AND OBJECTS OF INTEREST, PRESERVATION OF
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC Const. 13
assent to Acts of Parliament, 116:3,6
authority of-visiting forces agreements, 124:2
commutation of sentence, power of, Const. 13
election of, Const. 13, Const. 24-25ballot papers, 104:3
candidates, publication of list, 104:3
certificate of election, 104:5
declaration of result, 104:3
electoral college, meetings of, 104:3
nomination papers, 104:2,4
notification of result, 104:3,5
Prime Minister to make regulations, 104:3
returning officer, Chief Justice as, 104:3
withdrawal of candidature, 104:2
writ for, 104:2,4first, Const. 23
oath of office, 104:3,6
pardon, power of, Const. 13
qualifications for election as, Const. 13
reduction of sentence, power of, Const. 13
removal, Const. 13
speaker to act as, Const. 13
term of office, Const. 13
meaning, 107:2
PREVENTION OF COLLISIONS AT SEA
application of International Regulations, 166:2
conduct of vessels in restricted visibility, 166:8
conduct of vessels in sight of one another-action by give-way vessel, 166:7
action by stand-on vessel, 166:7
crossing situation, 166:7
head-on situation, 166:7
overtaking, 166:7
responsibilities between vessels, 166:7-8
sailing vessels. 166:6fishing vessels-
additional signals for, 166:20-21
International Regulations, 166:2-3
application, 166:2-3
definitions, 166:3-4
exemptions, 166:16
responsibility, 166:3 1lights-
anchored vessels, 166:13
fishing vessels, 166:11-12
pilot vessels, 166:13
positioning, 166:17-20
power-driven vessels underway, 166:10
sailing vessels underway, 166:11
seaplanes, 166:13
technical details, 166:17-20
towing and pushing, 166:10-11
vessels aground, 166:13
vessels constrained by draught, 166:13
vessels not under command, 166:12
vessels restricted in ability to manoeuvre, 166:12
vessels under oars, 166:11
visibility, 166:9-10offences, 166:2
shapes-anchored vessels, 166:13
fishing vessels, 166:11-12
pilot vessels, 166:13
sailing vessels underway, 166:11
seaplanes, 166:13
towing and pushing, 166: 10-11
vessels aground, 166:13
vessels contained by draught, 166:13
vessels not under command, 166:12
vessels restricted' in ability to manoeuvre, 166:12
vessels under oars, 166:11signals-
additional, fishing vessels for, 166: 20-21
attracting attention, 166:15
distress, 166:15, 22-23
manoeuvring, 166:14
restricted visibility, and, 166:15
sound, equipment for, 166:14
sound, technical details of, 166:21
warning, 166:14steering and sailing rules-
action to avoid collision, 166:5
application , 166:4
look-out, 166:4
narrow channels, 166:5
risk of collision, 166:4-5
safe speed, 166:4
traffic separation schemes, 166:6
Bureau-
establishment, 86:3
functions, 86:4Controller-
Bureau, position on, 86:3
powers, 86:5
undertaking of secrecy, 86:5.7entry on business premises, 86:5
fixing of prices, 86:4
information-inspector's power to require, 86:5
undertaking of secrecy, 86:7legislation, 86:4
offences, 86:6-7
Price Control Bureau. See Bureau above
Price Inspectors-Bureau, position on, 86:3
powers, 86:5
undertaking of secrecy, 86:5,7Prices Advisory Committee, 86:4
retail, meaning, 86:3
retail price, meaning, 86:3
retailer, meaning, 86:3
secrecy of business information, 86:5,7
traders-accounts and records, duty to keep, 86:5
activities, regulation of, 86:6
destruction of documents by, 86:5
information to inspectors, 86:5
invoices, duty to supply, 86:5-6
meaning, 86:3
penalties for offences, 86:6-7wholesale, meaning, 86:3
wholesale price, meaning, 86:3
wholesaler, meaning, 86:3
election of, Const. 14, Const. 25
first, Const. 23
PRINCIPAL ELECTORAL OFFICER Const. 10
enforcement authority, as-
abattoirs, 99:9
butcheries, 100:6
books to be kept by, 20:4
employment of prisoners as servants, 20:4
escape of prisoner-aiding and abetting, 19:2
obstruction of, 20:7
persons to be regarded as, 20:3
striking of prisoners, 20:4
appointment and functions, 26:3-4
admission to prison-
search on, 20:5
clothing-
prison dress to be worn, 20:5
complaints by, 20:6
discharge-superintendent, responsibility of, 20:4
time of day for, 20:5duties to be carried out, 20:5
employment, 20:5,6
escape from custody-aiding and abetting, 19:2
offence, as, 20:7
penalty, 19:2exercise requirements, 20:6
Government to pay for supplies. 20:5
handcuffing of, 20:4,8
medical examinations, 20:6
personal hygiene, 20:5
property of-discharge, return on, 20:5
registration book, 20:4,5punishment of-
control of, 20:4
frivolous complaints, for, 20:6
penalties for prison offences, 20:7-8
record of, 20:4rations supplied to, 20:5
register of, keeping of, 20:4
release on licence, 20:6
remission of part of sentence, 20:7
repatriation of, 20:5
reports on-periods for, 20:7
Superintendent to make, 20:6restraint, means of, 20:8
tobacco allowance, 20:6
treatment of, requirements, 20:4
visits to, 20:6
working hours, 20:5
Geneva Conventions. See Geneva Conventions
Administration-
Ministerial responsibility, 20:3
admission to-
search of prisoners, 20:5
declaration of specific prisons, 20:3
inspection-
Minister to appoint person, 20:3
medicines, stores of, 20:6
offences-list of, 20:7
punishments, 20:7-8police, and, 105:21
prison register, particulars in, 20:4
Prison Visiting Commission, 20:3-4
Superintendent, appointment, 20:3
warders. See PRISON OFFICERS
winding up offences, 191:293-294
accounts, 191:226-227
acts of-resolutions. by passing of, 191:32-33
annual return-
certificate to accompany, 191:226
documents to be annexed, 191:68,69articles of association-
alteration, 191:32
default in complying with, 191:32auditors, appointment, 191:88
business, alteration of, 191:21
exempt private company-loans to directors, 191:103
meaning, 191:31-32
meetings-notice, service of, 191:72
members-
entries in minute book, copies of, 191:33
number-
certificate as to, 191:226
reduction below minimum. 191:33proxies, appointment of, 191:72
memorandum of association-subscribers, number of, 191:20
minute book, entries in, 191:32-33
powers-resolutions, passing of, 191:32-33
shares, limited by, regulations, 191:202-203
shares, transfer restrictions, 191:202-203
subsidiaries of non-private companies, 191:215
legal-
census information, 83:4
Parliamentary, 95:3
meaning, 84:3
military or police intersection of, 29:5,34
notification, 84:6:7
prohibition, powers as to, 84:6
contents, 191:79
directors, duty of, 191:78,200
income and expenditure account as, 191:80
particulars to be included, 191:232-233
PROFITS. See also LAND LEASES
companies, of-
capitalisation of, 191:201
dividends to be paid out of, 191:199
affidavit, by, 191:270,271
appeal by creditor, 191:272,273
contents of proof, 191:270,343
interest, in respect of, 191:271
notice to creditors to prove, 191:272
rejection of proof, 191:272,347
time for, 191:273,274
workmens' wages, 191:271,346
institution of proceedings. See INSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS nolle prosequi, 136:15
place of trial-court to be open, 136:14
date of sittings of Supreme Court, 136:14
general authority of courts, 136:14
place of sittings of Supreme Court. 136:14
power of Supreme Court to transfer proceedings 136:15public officers, 136:15
Public Prosecutor- 136:15power to assume conduct of private prosecution, 136:15
State Prosecutors-
advocates, appointment as, 136:15
appointment, 136:15
police officers, appointment as, 136:15
public officers, appointment as, 136:15
contents of-
matters to be stated, 191:36-37
debentures, offer of, 191:42
documents deemed to be, 191:41expert, statement of-
conditions for issue, 191:37-38
consent to issue, 191:41
expert, meaning, 191:38
liability for mis-statement, 191:40
oversea company, statement as to, 191:165issue-
exemptions from requirements, 191:37
Minister, requirement for approval of, 191:36
shares application form, with, 191:36,37
unregistered, penalty where, 191:38-39matters to be specified, 191:216-218
minimum subscription, statement of, 191:42
mis-staternents in-civil liability, 191:39,40
directors' liability, 191:39
expert, liability of, 191:40
meaning, 191:41offer of shares or debentures as, 191:41
oversea company, issued by. See COMPANIES-oversea
registration-general requirements, 191:38-39
reports to be set out, 191:218-219
shares allotment, date for, 191:42
statement included in, meaning, 191:41
subscription list, opening of, 191:43
audit of. See AUDIT OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
abandonment of claims, 117:8
accounting officer-duties, 117:4
meaning, 117:3accounting to Parliament, 117:3,9
accounts and audit, 117:8-9
advances, Minister to authorise. 117:6
annual estimates, 117:6
Appropriation Act-contents of Appropriation Bill, 117:6
excess expenditure, 117:8
meaning, 117:3
Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 117:7borrowing by Government, 117:5
deposits not forming part of Revenue Fund, 117:5-6
Development Fund, establishment, 117:5
estimates-annual requirement, 117:6
warrant as to alterations, 117:8expenditure-
authorisation, 117:6
control of, 117:6-8
limitation or suspension, 117:7
unforeseen, contingencies warrant, 117:7financial year, meaning, 117:3
Government property, disposal of surplus, 117:8
guarantees of financial liability, 117:6
investment of public monies-control provisions, 117:4
schedule of approved companies, 117:9meaning, 117:3
Minister, duties of, 117:3
provisional appropriation, 117:7
public stores disposal of surplus, 117:8
regulations, matters within scope of, 117:9
Revenue Fund-authorisation of expenditure, 117:6-7
disbursement of advances from, 117:6
investment of, 117.4
issues from', 117:4,7
meaning, 117:3
payments into, 117:4special funds-
establishment, 117:5
meaning, 117:3
schedule of, 117:10statutory expenditure, meaning, 117:3
supplementary estimates, 117:7
writing off public monies, 117:8
aerated water factories, hygiene. See AERATED WATER - factories
ice cream manufacture. See ICE CREAM
additional days, declarations, 114:2
business places, compulsory closing, 114:2
compulsory payments, days to be treated as Sundays as to, 114:2
exemptions to compulsory closing, 114:2
list of public holidays, 114:3
Sundays, where failing on, 114:2
declaration of land as, 123:7
notice by Minister of use of, 123:6
right of alienator to remain in occupation of land, 123:7
use by custom owners, 123:6
vesting of, 123:6
dispersal, powers as to, 84:7
PUBLIC NOTARIES. See NOTARIES PUBLIC
assembly, meaning, 84:3
conviction for offences, restrictions after, 84:8,9
demonstrations, control of, 84:6
drilling, prohibition of unlawful, 84:4
incitement to violence, 84:7-8
meetings, control of, 84:5-6
notice of order or direction, 84:9
oaths, prohibition of unlawful, 84:5
offences, penalties for, 84:10-11
road barriers, placing of, 84:9
vehicles, restriction of movement of, 84:8,9
PUBLIC PEACE, DISTURBANCE OF. See DISTURBANCE OF THE PUBLIC PEACE
disturbance, offence of causing, 84:7
meaning, 54:2,84:3
public, meaning, 84:3
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR Const. 16
information by, 136:40
PUBLIC SERVICE Const. 17-19
Commission. functions of; Const. 18
Commission, membership of, Const. 17
localisation, 144:1-2
non-citizen public officers-compulsory retirement, 144:2
severance payment, 144:2security of tenure, and, Const. 17
additional powers, 129:2
annual reports, 129:3
attempting to influence, 129:7,8
compulsory retirement of public servants by, 129:3severance payment, 129:3
delegation of powers and functions, 129:4
disciplinary offences, and, 129:4-5
functions, 129:2-3
power to summon witnesses, 129:6
provision of services to statutory bodies, 129:3
Public Service Instructions, 129:7-8
transfers, 129:4
PUBLIC SERVICE DISCIPLINARY BOARD 129:5-6,129:11
addressing the Board, 129:12
adjournment, 129:12
amendment of charge, 129:12
appeal from, 129:6
attempting to influence, 129:7
charge, 129:10form, 129:14
commencement of proceedings, 129:10
confirmation of decisions, 129:6
decision, 129:12
defence, 129:11
disciplinary punishments, 129:12
evidence in reply, 129:11
evidence to be taken in presence of officer, 129:13
hearing of offences, 129:6
manner of recording evidence before Board, 129:13
non-appearance of officer, 129:11
notice by officer, 129:10
notice of intention to call witness at hearing, 129:15
officer to be called upon to plead 129:11
order on determination of charge, 129:17
power to summon witnesses, 129:6
procedure, 129:10-17
procedure on plea of not guilty, 129:11
representation at hearings, 129:10
sittings, 129:10
witness summons-form, 129:16
witness summons to be served on witnesses, 129:10
PUBLIC SOLICITOR Const. 16
acting, 177:2-3
charge for services, 177:3
establishment of office, 177:2
functions, 177:3
not to engage in private practice, 177:3
power of Minister to make regulations, 177:3
vacation of office, 177:2
PUBLIC VEHICLE DRIVER'S PERMIT
application for, 49:5
driver to carry, 49:5
expiry and renewal, 49:5
fees, 49:5,14
form of, 49:14
qualifications of applicant, 49:5
requirement to hold, 49:5
seizure as penalty for offence, 49:11
suspension as penalty for offence, 49:11
application for issue or renewal, 49:6-7,17
certificate of mechanical fitness, 49:17
fees, 49:7
form, 49:6,15-16
issue-inspection before, 49:7
matters to be established before, 49:6production for police, 49:6
suspension, 49:11
taxi drivers, requirement for, 49:6
PUBLIC VEHICLES. See also COMMON VEHICLE; TAXIS
alcohol consumption prohibition, 49:8
application of provisions, 49:12
by-laws, offences against, 49:11,12
daily record, 49:7,18
driver, penalties for offences, 49: 11
fire extinguisher, 49:6,8
offences and penalties, 49:11
orders. Minister to prescribe by, 49:12
parking restrictions, 49:8
refusal of passengers, 49:8
road worthiness certificate requirement. 49:6,8
"taxi" sign, exhibition of, 49:7
third party insurance requirement, 49:10
unlicensed operation, 49:10-11
waiting restrictions, 49:8
QUARANTINE. See also ANIMAL IMPORTATION
animals-
rabies symptoms in imported animals, 1:5
bills of health-
coastal vessels, application to, 1:6
particulars to be declared in, 1:3bovine tuberculosis eradication measures. See BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS
breaches of provisions, jurisdiction, 1:8
cattle, imported, 1:5
coasting vessels-application of provisions, 1:6
communicable disease, meaning, 1:3
destruction of contaminated articles-claim against Government, no grounds for, 1:7
cost of, 1:5health officer-
disinfection of ships, 1:5
meaning, 1:3
powers, 1:6
ships arriving, approaches to, 1:4Infantile Paralysis Precautions, application of provisions, 21:6. See also POLIOMYELITIS PRECAUTIONS
infected island, measures as to, 1:6
infected port, meaning, 1:3
inter-island trading vessels, 1:6
notification of disease-physicians and surgeons, duty of, 1:6
offences and penalties, 1:8
plant quarantine fees, 74:4,5
poliomyelitis precautions. See POLIOMYELITIS PRECAUTIONS; RADIO
pratique-effect of giving, 1:4
meaning, 1:3quarantine signals-
quarantine stations, 1:7
ships arriving, 1:4
ships in quarantine, 1:7
unlawful exhibition of, 1:4quarantine stations-
absconders, apprehension of, 1:7
detention in, no grounds for claim, 1:7
establishment of, 1:6
fees to be paid by persons, 1:7
flags and lights, 1:7
Superintendent, authority of, 1:6
unlawful departure from, 1:7rabies-
destruction of imported animals. 1:5
ships arriving in Vanuatu-
bills of health, 1:3
departure without submitting to quarantine measures, 1:6
Port Vila, to report at, 1:3
quarantine signals required, 1:4
questions to be asked by health officer, 1:8
"suspected" vessels, modified quarantine for, 1:5ships departing from Vanuatu-
bills of health, 1:3
without submitting to quarantine measures, 1:6ships in quarantine-
anchorage, place of-
direction to, 1:4-5
establishment of, 1:6claims against government, no grounds for, 1:7-8
destruction of contaminated articles, 1:5
disinfection by health officer, 1:5
expenditure recoverable from master or owner, 1:7
flags and lights, 1:7
land quarantine, 1:5
periods of quarantine-notification by Minister, 1:4
passengers, for, 1:5
vessels, for, 1:4pratique, pending, 1:4
provisioning-health officer to supervise, 1:5
supply and cost, 1:7quarantine station, removal of persons to, 1:7
Sanitary Council, summoning of, 1:8
import, disease control, 98:9
animals in quarantine, 1:5
import of animals, restrictions, 98:6
maritime mobile radio stations, 131:32
ship radio station licences, 131:74. See also
VESSELS
authority to issue, 131:8
rating valuation-
entry on premises, 93:2
appointment-
notice on company documents. 191:154
notice to company, 191:155,436
Registrar. notice to, 191:60,424ceasing to act, 191:427
directions from Court, application for. 191:154
duties, 191:155,157
liability, 191:154
qualifications for appointment, 191:153
receipts and payments. form for. 191:426
remuneration, 191:154-155
statement of affairs-declaration, form of, 191:437
lists to he annexed to, 191:439-447
particulars in,-191:155.156
verification. 191:156,438
RED CROSS SOCIETY, VANUATU. See VANUATU RED CROSS SOCIETY
certification of Bills, 116:5
REGIONAL LAWS 127:12-13
conflict with, 127:12
penalty in, 127:13
procedure relating to, 127:12-13
publications, 127:13
Assistant Registrar General, 61:4
establishment, 61:4.
District Registrars for Civil Status, 61:4
certificate of incorporation-
issue of, 191:23
discretion of-
memorandum of association-
endorsement ascertainment, 191:23
profit and loss account, and balance sheet, 191:79
documents kept by-
compelling production of, 191:178
evidence, status of copies, 191:178
inspection, 191:177
no constructive notice, 191:178establishment of office, 191:176
fees to be paid to, 191:237-240
notice to-articles, alteration of, 191:113
compromise or arrangement, 191:109
declaration of solvency, 191:131
directors, register of, 191:108
liquidator, court direction to, 191:138
liquidator's appointment, 191:137
memorandum alteration, 191:113
oversea companies' permits, 191:161
pending liquidations. 191:149
receiver, appointment of', 191:60
receiver or manager, statements by, 191:155.157
registered office particulars, 191:61
secretaries, register of, 191:108
statutory report, delivery of, 191:115,117
transfer of undertaking, 191: 110-111
winding up-liquidator's appointment, 191:137
order, 191:118
statements to be sent, 191:289
stay of proceedings, 191:126powers of-
annual general meeting, calling of, 191:69-70
auditors, appointment, 191:87
delegation by Minister, 191:181
dissolution of companies, as to, 191:151
name of company-change of, 191:28
release of property subject to charge, 191:60
winding up rules, under, 191:254refusal to register, 191:395
winding up petition presented by, 191:150-151
REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES See BIRTHS, REGISTRATION; DEATHS, REGISTRATION; MARRIAGES; REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION OF BUSINESS NAMES See BUSINESS NAMES REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION OF COMPANIES. See also COMPANIES-registration charges; COMPANY CHARGES - registration
companies, registers kept by. See COMPANIES-registers kept by
companies outside Vanuatu, continuation as registered elsewhere, 191:168
date of registration, construction, 191:180
debenture holders. See DEBENTURE HOLDERS-register
dissolution-creditors' voluntary winding up, 191:136
members' voluntary winding up, 191:133documents, lodging of, 191:394
documents kept by Registrar. See REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES-documents kept by
effect-memorandum and articles rendered binding, 191:29
exempted companies, 191:169
fees-exemption, 191:241
requirement, 191:176-177
table of fees, 191:237-240foreign corporations-
application of, 191:166-168
fee for permit to continue in Vanuatu, 191:177French companies-
failure to re-register, 191:176
formation prohibited. 191:176
re-registration, 191:174-176memorandum of association, 191:23
name of company-choice of, restrictions, 191:27
reservation of, 191:27-28office establishment, 191:176
partnerships, 191:176
permit for formation, period after, 191:23
prospectus, registration of, 191:38-39
register of charges, 191:59. See also COMPANY CHARGES-
registration re-registration-exempted company as local, 191:173
fees for. 191:177
French companies, 191:174-176
limited company as unlimited, 191:24
local company as exempt, 191:172-173
permit, requirements for, 191:24-26
unlimited company as limited, 191:25resolutions, 191:76
striking off register, 191:151
transfer of shares-procedure, 191:52-53
additional assessment by collector, 196:5-6
appeal to. Minister, 196:6
assessment of collector, 196:5
certificate-collector, by, 196:8
collector-
appointment, 196:3
delegation of powers, 196:9
power to search, 196:9exemption-196:10
powers of Minister, 196:4
finality of assessment, 196:6
fraud-offences relating to, 196:7-8
further information-
powers of collector to acquire, 196:8
imposition of tax on rent, 196:3
lessee, 196:9
non-resident persons, 196:4
offences-corporate body, by, 196:9
persons chargeable, 196:3
prosecutions-sanction of collector, with, 196:8
rates of tax, 196:10
records, 196:8-9
recovery of tax out of debts, 196:7
regulations, 196:9
rent derived by wife or child-chargeability on, 196:4
rent of sublease-
chargeability on, 196:4
returns-
incorrect, penalty for, 196:6
payment by self-assessment. 196:5
penalty for failure to furnish, 196:5
to be furnished by taxpayer, 196:5summary procedures, 196:8
sums added, 196:6
tax in default, 196:6tax in default to be debt, 196:6
tax payable notwithstanding prosecution or conviction, 196:7
tenant, 196:9
trustees-chargeability to tax, 196:3
application to be registered as elector-
person outside Vanuatu, 146:27
application to be registered as elector-
polling district other than where applicant is, 146:26
candidates for election-
declaration of candidature, 146:12
declaration of invalidity of candidature by
Electoral Commission, 146:12-13
eligibility, 146:12
late candidatures, corrections of, 146:13
persons disqualified, 146:11-12
publication of lists, 146:13
technical defects, correction of, 146:13changes to parliamentary constituencies and seats, 146:49
constituencies, 140:50saving of, 146:24
declaration of candidature-
form, 146:33
receipt, 146:34declaration of qualification as elector, 146:25
documents-disposal of, 146:23
duplicate electoral cards-
application for issue, 146:30,32
declaration to support applications, 146:31
form of, 146:31
issue of, 146:31
penalties, 146:31
things to accompany applications, 146:30
unserviceable, surrender and destruction of, 146:31
validity, 146:31election dispute-
communication of decision of court concerning, 146:23
decisions of court in, 146:22
rules for, 146:21
summons to witness to appear before Supreme court, 146:47election of candidate rules-
authorised representatives of candidates, 146:42
counting of votes, 146:44-45
declaration by Electoral Commission of candidates elected, 146:46
declaration of votes, 146:45
disabled voters, assistance to, 146:44
equipment at polling stations, 146:42
keeping of order in polling stations, 146:43
members of public to be admitted to observe count, 146:44
notes for guidance of voters, 146:43
notification of votes cast to Electoral commissioner, 146:45
one polling station in each polling district, 146:42
opening of polling station, 146:43
polling clerks-146:42duties, 146:44
recounts, 146:45
regulation of admission to polling station, 146:43
report on persons suspected of personation,
146:44
report on voting, 146:45
resolution of difficulties, 146:43
spoilt ballot papers, replacement of, 146:44
statement of objections and decisions, 146:43
void ballot papers, 146:45
voting, 146:43-44election offences-
activities prohibited on polling day, 146:19
attempting to commit, 146:20
ballot papers, relating to, 146:16-17
bribery, 146:17-18
conspiracy to commit, 146:20
declarations of candidature, relating to, 146:16-17
defacing cards, documents and notices, 146:16
destruction of cards, documents and notices, 146:16
election officers, by, 146:20
false statements about candidates, 146:18-19
general, 146:16
notification of, 146:23
penalty for corrupt practices, 146:18
personation, 146:17
reports to Public Prosecutor, 146:23
secrecy, requirements of, 146:19-20
treating, 146:18
unauthorised voting, 146:17
undue influence, 146:18election petitions-
copies to be served on affected persons, 146:21
examination of votes cast, 146:22
persons who may present, 146:20
time for presentation, 146:21
valid only where deposit made, 146:21
writing, in, 146:21election reports-
Electoral Commission, by, 146:15
Principal Electoral Officer, by, 146:15elections-
by-elections. 146:11
polling day, 146:11electoral cards, 146:28-29
issue of, 146:8
Electoral Commission-
appeals to, 146:9
power to make orders, 146:23-24electoral lists-
appeals to Electoral Commission, 146:9
application for changes, 146:9-10
changes, 146:8-10
completion of, 146:8-10
declaration as to basis of claim to registration, 146:7
making available for inspection, 146:9
persons to give assistance and information, 146:7
petitions to Principal Electoral Officer, 146:9
qualifications for registration as voter, 146:7
registration officers, 146:6-7
registration of person from outside polling district, 146:7-8
removal of names from, 146:9
special interpretation, 146:8
supplementary, 146:10electoral rolls-
establishment, 146:11
supplementary, 146:10grounds for declaring election void, 146:22
indemnity of officers, 146:10
Members of Parliament-declaration of election without poll, 146:13-14
display of ballot boxes, 146:15
electoral rolls to be in polling stations, 146:14
electors to vote once for one candidate, 146:14
locking of ballot boxes, 146:15
method of voting, 146:15
notice of new poll, 146:13-14
persons not entitled to vote, 146:14
polls to be secret, 146:14
procedures, 146:15
proxy votes, 146:14
publication of results, 146:15
returning officers, 146:14
stopping of poll, 146:14-15
suspension of poll, 146:14-15
voters only to vote if in polling stations, 146:14no person required to reveal vote, 146:23
number of constituencies, 146:49
number of parliamentary seats, 146:49
oversea polling stations, 146:6
oversea voters-registration of, 146:8
polling districts, 146:6
polling seats, 146:50
Principal Electoral Officer-administration of elections by, 146:5-6
organisation of elections by, 146:5-6
petitions to, 146:9
responsibilities, 146:6registration areas-
change of, 146:24
replacement of parliamentary constituencies and seats. 146:49
reports-disposal of, 146:23
rules for voting by proxy-
application, 146:36
form. 146:38-39
casting of own vote, 146:38
cessation of eligibility, effect of, 146:37
death, effect of, 146:37
decisions of registration officer, 146:37
elector may vote in person, 146:37
further applications, 146:37
limitations, 146:37
manner of voting, 146:38
notification to applicant, 146:48
proxy form, 146:39-40
revocation of proxies, 146:37saving when election declared void, 146:23
seats, saving of, 146:24
RESTRICTIVE AGREEMENT. See LAND LEASES
authorisation of expenditure, 117:6-7
disbursement of advances from, 117:6
investment of, 117:4
issues from, 117:4,7
meaning, 117:3
payments into, 117:4
REVISION AND CONSOLIDATION OF LAWS
bringing of revised edition into operation, 185:4
Commissioner, appointment of, 185:2
Commissioner, powers of, 185:3-4
construction of references to revised edition, 185:4
contents of revised edition, 185:2
copies to be signed and deposited, 185:4-5
form of revised edition, 185:5
no power to make alterations of substance, 185:4
omission of laws-185:2validity not affected, 185:2
printing of revised edition, 185:5
rectification of errors, 185:4
revised edition not to operate as new law, 185:4
application of provisions, 28:2
offences and penalties, 28:3
phytosanitary inspectors appointment, 28:2
duty to inform. 28:3
import restrictions to control, 98:6,7,11 1
ROAD TRAFFIC. See also MOTOR CYCLES, MOTOR VEHICLES, VEHICLES
accidents-
driver to stop after, 29:6
driver to take precautions after. 29:5
duty to report, 29:6
failure to report, penalty, 29:34
failure to stop after, 29:34
inspection of vehicle after. 29:6barriers-
meaning, 84:3
police power to place, 84:9breakdown of vehicles, 29:5,34
common vehicle, meaning, 29:4
cross roads, priority at, 29:4,34
dangerous vehicle, driving of, 29:5,34
disqualification of drivers. See DRIVING LICENCES-disqualification
driving licences. See DRIVING LICENCES
driving offences-dangerous vehicle, driving of, 29:5,34
death by reckless driving, causing, 29:5
disqualification on conviction, 29:13.
See also DRIVING LICENCES disqualification drink or drugs, driving under influence of, 29:6
driving while disqualified, 29:13
evidence, radar speed meters, 29:14
obstruction of traffic, 29:5,34
processions, intersecting, 29:5,34
reckless driving, 29:5
signals of intention, 29:5,34
speed limit contravention, 29:6-7,14emission of fumes, 29:5,34
false declarations as offence, 29:12
heavy vehicle, meaning, 29:4
learner driver. See DRIVING LICENCES
learner driver licensing authority, meaning, 29:4
licensing of drivers. See DRIVING LICENCES
noise control, 29:5
number plates-penalty for offence, 29:35
requirement for vehicles, 29:8. See also MOTOR VEHICLES-registrationobstruction of traffic, 29:5,34
offences and penalties-compounding notice, 29:13
driving offences. See driving offences above fines, scale of, 29:33-36
Police Officer, failure to comply with order of, 29:34
stopping of vehicles, police powers, 29:13pedestrian crossings. See PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
pedestrians, obstruction by, 29:5,34
restriction of traffic on roads, authority for, 29:6
right hand side of* road, requirement to keep to, 29:4,34
right of way-cross roads, 29:4
major roads, 29:4signals indicating manoeuvres-
diagrams of, 29:20-22
penalty for offence, 29:34
requirement to make, 29:5speed limits-
contravention, 29:6
maximum speeds. 29:5
radar speed meters, evidence of, 29:14traffic signs-
diagrams of, 9:23-29
failure to conform with STOP sign. 29:4,34
restriction of traffic, erection on order for, 29:7
unauthorised, erection of, 29:7vehicle, meaning, 29:4. See also VEHICLES
cattle grids on public roads, 25:2
encroachment on clearing of materials and buildings, 25:2penalties for offences, 25:3
proceedings for offences, 25:3
prohibition of permanent constructions, 25:2
public road-meaning, 25:2,29:4
right hand side, drivers to keep to, 29:4
meaning, 29:6
public, 123:8
storage in shops, 6:3
application of law, 48:3
control of price, 48:2
inspection of premises, 48:3
lists of medicines, 48:6-40
narcotics. 48:2
penalties, 48:3
regulations, 48:3,48:4-40
retail, limitation on, 48:2
wholesale, limitation on, 48:2
SALVAGE, 131:33-34
remuneration, 131:34
right to-not affected by ownership of vessel, 131:34
services rendered by government vessels recovery for, 131:34
suits-time limit for, 131.34
export duty calculation, 31:4,7,8
SANTO-MALO LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGION
Land Transport Board, 49:9
administration-
accounts and reports, 121:10
buildings maintenance. 121:9
District Education Boards-establishment and functions, 121:5
meetings, 121:6
membership, 121:6,10
powers, 121:6co-operative society. See CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
District Education Executive Committees, 1-11:7,10
Education Advisory Council, 121:3
Education Advisory Executive Committee, 121:5
governors, terms of office. 121:8
See also School Councils below remuneration of members of Boards.
Councils and Committees, 121:10
School Committees, 121:9-10
School Council Executive Committee, 121:9,10
School Councils-grant-aided schools-
meaning, 121:3
School Committee requirement, 121:9head teachers-
School Councils, membership of, 121:8
export duty calculation, 31:8
company's official seal. See COMPANIES seal
SEARCH. See ARREST
SEARCH AND ENTRY. See also ENTRY ON LAND OR PREMISES
police powers-
dangerous drugs offences, 12:13
gambling offences, 10:2
air search headquarters, 89:2
Director of Civil Aviation, functions of. 89:2
Director of Ports and Martine. functions of, 89:2
maritime aid headquarters, 89:2
offences and penalties, 89:3
public order provisions, 84:8
SEARCH WARRANT. See also INSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
alcoholic liquors, seizure, 8:2
civil status registration offences, 61:11
customs offences, 3:14
dangerous drugs offences. 12:13
obscene materials, search for, 73:3
public order provisions. 84:8
SECRET INFORMATION. See OFFICIAL SECRETS
SECRETARY OF A COMPANY. See COMPANIES-secretary
alcoholic liquors-
importation control, 8:2
customs, frauds on, 3:10 See also CUSTOMS-seizure of goods dangerous drugs, 12:13
disturbance of the public peace, to control, 19:2
gambling, articles connected with, 10:2
obscene materials, 73:3
passports, unauthorised, 84:4
public vehicles driver's licence, 49:11
whiskey, uncertificated, 7:3
wrecks, unnotified, 9:3
SENTENCE. See also CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
suspension of. See SUSPENSION OF SENTENCES
Members of Parliament, privilege of, 95:2
stamp duties, and, 68:12,21-22. See also STAMP DUTIES
pipelines, laying of compensation for damage, 87:3
entry on land for, 87:2
employment, in. See EMPLOYMENT
See also CAPITAL OF A COMPANY
alteration, 191:190
companies having-annual return, 191:66,220-223
memorandum requirements, 191:20consolidation, 191:48
conversion, 191:48
equity share capital, meaning, 191:85
issue, 191:48
reduction, 191:190
evidence of title, as, 191:54
issue of, 191:53,186
probate, evidence of grant of, 191:54
renewal on loss or destruction, 191:186
application of, 191:201,201
calls on shares. See SHARES - CALLS ON certificates. See SHARE CERTIFICATES directors as, 191:99
dissenting shareholders, 191:111,430
index of members, 191:63. See also COMPANIES-members register
minority, petition of-advertisement of, 191:256,298
form of, 191:297ordinary list of, 191:314
personation of, 191:54
preference-issue of preference shares, 191:186
list of, 191:314
register of members. See COMPANIES-members' registerrights of-
cancellation of variation of, 191:51
management regulations, 191:185
stock, shares converted into, 191:190
variation of rights, 191:51,186transfer of undertaking-
dissenting shareholders, 191:111,430
non-assenting shareholders, 191:111, 432
transfer of-
stamp duties, and 68:12-13. See also STAMP DUTIES
allotment of shares, 191:44
alteration of share capital, 191:48
preference shares, issue, 191:47
reduction of share capital, 191:49
share warrants, authority to issue, 191:54
acquisition-
death of member, on, 191:189
dissenting shareholders from, 191: 111
registration, 191:189allotment-
certificates, issue of, 191:53. See also SHARE CERTIFICATES
company limited by shares. 191:44
contravention of provisions, penalties, 191:43
date after prospectus issue, 191:42
discount, 191:47
irregular, 191:42
payrilents on, 191:216
registration of contract, 191:44,422
restrictions, 191:42
return of allotments, 191:44,413
Stock Exchange requirements, 191:43
time, reckoning of, 191:43annual return, particulars in. 191:221
application for-amount payable on, 191:42
binding nature, 191:43
repayment, 191:42calls on shares-
amounts to be paid, 191:188
failure to pay, 191:189 liability to pay, 191:187
payment, differentiation between shareholders, 191:48
power to make, 191:187
winding up by Court, in, 191:269-270classes of shares-
prospectus, statement in 191:217-218
variation of rights, 191:51commission to subscribers-
conditions for, 191:186
prospectus, statement in, 191:217
provision for, 191:45
registration, 191:58
statement, form of, 191:428consolidation, registration requirement, 191:48
conversion into stock-annual return, particulars in, 191:66
company's powers, 191:190
form of notice, 191:406
members' register, particulars in, 191:63
registration requirement, 191:48discount, allotment at, 191:47
equity share capital, meaning. 191:85
financial. assistance for purchase of, 191:45,186
forfeiture, 191:189-190
interests in, restrictions, 191:186
investigation as to interested persons-information. supply of, 191:94
restrictions during, 191:94-95issue-
discount, at, 191:47
management regulations, 191:185
premium, at, 191:46lien on, 191:187
numbering of, 191:52
offer of-document containing, as prospectus, 191:41
offer to public, meaning, 191:46options to subscribe, 191:216,231
persons interested in, investigations, 191:94
preference shares-company limited by shares, issue by, 191:47
issue, management rules, 191:186
redemption, 191:47purchase of, financial assistance, 191:45
register of members, recorded in, 191:62
rights in relation to. See SHAREHOLDERS rights
share premium account, 191:46,201
share warrants-authority to issue, 191:54
issue procedure. 191:63
register of members, amendment of,191:63transfer-
certification, 191:53
director's loss of office, payment for, 191:104,105
dissenting shareholder, notice to, 191:430
instrument, execution of, 191:188
lien. shares subject to, 191:187
refusal to register, 191:188
registration procedure, 191:52-53
scheme or contract, under, 191:111-112
suspension of registration, 191:188
voluntary winding up, effect of, 191:131transmission of shares, 191:188
export duty calculation, 31:4
export duty calculation, 31:4,7,8
import-
authorisation, 98:7
diseases, control relating to specific, 98:7
documents to accompany, 98:16-17
infected countries, prohibition where from,
98:7
quarantine station, surveillance at, 98:7
semen or embryos, restrictions, 98:10
limitation of liability, 131:29-32
applicability, 131:32
bail, 131:31-32
claims, 131:30
fire damage, 131:32
limitation fund, 131:30-31
owners' right, 131:29-30
release, 131:31-32
application for survey of vessel, 53:34
application of provisions, 53:17
carriage of passengers, 53:11-12maximum number, 53:11-12
certificate of competency, 53:6-8
application for examination for, 53:19
attempted bribery, 53:8
cancellation, 53:7
Coxswain 1st Class, 53:21
Coxswain 2nd Class, 53:21
Coxswain 3rd Class, 53:21
Engineer 300 B.H.P., 53:22
Engineer 500 B.H.P., 53:22
equivalent, 53:7-8
examinations for, 53:6-7exemption from, 53:8
syllabuses, 53:23-31fees for. 53:20
form, 53:32
fraud. 53:8
grades. 53:18
issue of, 53:7
loss of, 53:8
Master Pacific Is. Vanuatu, 53:21
Master Vanuatu, 53:21
Mate Pacific Is. Vanuatu. 53:21
Mate Vanuatu, 53:21
Mechanic 1st class, 53:22
Mechanic 2nd class, 53:22
Mechanic 3rd class, 53:22
misrepresentation, 53:8
prerequisites for examination, 53:21
suspension, 53:7certificate of survey, 53:36
certificated officers, vessels to be provided with, 53:8-9
corporations, liability of, 53:16
crew requirements, 53:8-9,53:32-33deck officers, 53:32
engineer officer, 53:33
seamen, 53:33dangerous goods-53:13
penalty for misdescription, 53:13
power to deal with suspected goods, 53:13discipline-53:14
offences by seaman, 53:14
exemptions, 53: 15
freeboard, 53:39
general penalty, 53:16
licensing officers-53:5-6appeals against decisions of, 53:17
loading of vessels-53:12
minimum freeboard, 53:12
misconduct endangering life or ship, 53:16
offences in connection with vessels, 53:15-16
order of detention, 53:38
penal provisions, 53:15-16
penalty for engagement to serve without
proper certificate, 53:9
prevention of collisions. See PREVENTION OF COLLISIONS AT SEA
Principal Licensing Officer, 53:5-6
radio, 53:14
Regulations, 53:16-17
safety certificates-53:9-11beaching of vessels, 53:10
charges for work done, 53:10
duration, 53:11
form, 53:37
inquiry into cause of accident, 53:11
issue of, 53:11
making of vessels, 53: 10
master or owner to report loss or
damage of vessel, 53:11
necessary repairs to be completed, 53:10
penalty for proceeding on voyage without. 53:9
revocation, 53:11
shipping of vessels, 53:10
survey, application for, 53:9
survey of vessels, 53:9-10
survey to be made if vessel believed be
unseaworthy, 53
suspension. 53:11sufficient fuel to be carried, 53:14-15
survey fees, 53:35
unseaworthy vessels. 53:12-13
SHIPS. See also MOTOR BOATS, VESSELS
accidents, reporting of, 89:2
arriving in Vanuatu-baggage of passengers, inspection-rhinoceros beetle prevention, 28:2
customs requirements. See CUSTOMS-ships arriving in Vanuatu
fumigation-rhinoceros beetle prevention 28:2
kitchen scraps, off-loading of, 98:13
Ports of Entry, requirements, 3:5
quarantine requirements. See QUARANTINE-ships arriving in Vanuatu
report of arrival-rhinoceros beetle prevention 28:2
veterinary inspection, 98:13
boats at large to be under control, 2:2
cargo. See CARGO
coastal vessels-alcohol, carriage of pure, 8:2
departing from Vanuatu-
declaration of departure, 3:6
manifest, deposit of, 3:6derelict vessels. See WRECKS (DERELICT VESSELS)
drugs, unlawfully carrying-forfeiture, 12:13
electricity cable, passage under, 27:2
explosives carried by, 6:2
harbour lights requirements, 2:2
names of vessels-display requirement, 2:2
meaning, 113:2
poliomyelitis danger areas, from-boarding restrictions, 21:5
crew, disembarkation, 21:4
passengers, restrictions on, 21:3
transit passengers, disembarkation of, 21:4poliomyelitis precautions, responsibility of captains, 21:5
Port Vila harbour, prohibited area, 22:2
Ports of Entry-anchoring elsewhere than, 3:5
quarantine. See QUARANTINE-ships. restriction of movement of, 84:8,9
search of-coastal trading control, 113:3
public order provisions, 84:8search and rescue operations, 89:2
vessel in quarantine, meaning, 1:3
warships, customs exemptions, 3:7
water supply to, 24:9
wireless telegraph, use of, 5:2
wrecks. See WRECKS
public holidays, closure on, 114:2
explosives, prohibition of use, 6:2
SITES AND OBJECTS OF INTEREST, PRESERVATION OF
classification of sites, 39:3
confiscation of objects, 39:5
enforcement authorities, 39:5
exportation of objects, 39:4
modification of sites, 39:3
penalties for offences, 39:4
sale of sites or objects, 39:4
subvention, awards of, 39:3
abattoirs. See ABATTOIRS
bovine tuberculosis eradication measures. See BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS
brucellosis eradication measures. See BRUCELLOSIS ERADICATION
cattle-female, regulations, 103:4,5
general regulations, 103:2infected animals, powers of inspector, 98:26
injured or ill animals, 78:3
inspection before slaughter, 51:4,5
notification of intention to slaughter, 51:4
procedures-cruelty prevention, 78:2
meat supply requirements, 51:4register of slaughtering, 51:5
sacrificial customs, 78:3
unfit animals, segregation, 51:5
SLAUGHTERHOUSES. See ABATTOIRS
offence of, 3:10
penalties for, 3:10
appointment, 118:2
functions of Attorney General, exercise of, 118:3
Commissioners for Oaths, appointment as, 37:4
SOUTH PACIFIC CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
accounts, 170:4
annual report, 170:5
Council, 170:2
deputy chairman, 170:2
Director, 170:4
employees. 170:4liability, 170:4
establishment, 170:2
evidence of scaling of documents. 170:5
funds. 170:4
meetings, 170:3-4
members-liability, 170:4
Ministerial directions, 170:5
objects, 170:3
officers-exemption of contracts of employment, 160:8
liability, 170:4
powers, 170:3
records, 170:4
regulations, 170:5
submission of estimates for grants, 170:5
importation-
pure alcohol or crude spirit, controls, 8:2. See also ALCOHOL
Accountant General to pay moneys due by Controller, 68:17
adhesive stamps, 68:16
appeals to Supreme Court, 68:23-25Controller to state case, 68:24
costs, 68:25
fees, 68:25
hearing, 68:25
notice of hearing, 68:24service of, 68:24
notice of objection, 68:24
amending, 68:24
procedure, 68:24
Registrar, reference to, 68:24
subpoena, 68:24assessment, 68:7-8
bearer securities, 68:17
bills of sale, 68:17
circumstances affecting to be set forth in instruments, 68:6
Controller, 68:5inspection of books and register, 68:16
Controller to assess, 68:6
controller's seal, 68:5
deficient-recovery of, 68:9-10
deputy controllers, 68:5
dispute, cases of, 68:7-8
documents to be lodged with Controller within 1 month after execution or receipt in Vanuatu, 68:5
effect of statement of value, 68:7
evidence, Controller may call for, 68:7
evidence of contents of' lost unstamped documents, 68:8
exchange, instruments of. 68:10
exemptions, 68:22
instrument to be transmitted to Controller for stamping, 68:8
instruments executed out of Vanuatu, 68:8
instruments impounded until paid 68:8
instruments not duly stamped inadmissible,
instruments on which charges, 68:5, 68:8 STATE FLAG
instruments to be separately charged, 68:6
insufficiently stamped instruments as evidence, 68:8
lease, 68:10-11,68:18,charge in respect of produce, 68:10
improvements, 68:11
penal rents, 68:11
royalty as consideration for, 68:11
varying rentals, 68:11marketable securities, 68:10
marketable securities to be valued, 68:7
maximum payment, 68:22
minimum payment, 68:22
money in foreign currency to be valued, 68:7
mortgage, 68:11-12,68:19
official valuers, 68:5
payment when instrument lodged, 68:7-8
penalty duty recoverable by action, 68:5
penalty for not fully setting forth facts, 68:7
persons liable for payment, 68:5
powers of attorney, 68:20
procedure for cases of doubt or dispute, 68:9
recoverable by action, 68:5
recovery of, 68:5
Rules, 68:16
secrecy, preservation of, 68:16-17
securities to bearer, 68:13-14stamping before issue, 68:13-14
settlements, 68:12,68:21-22
mortgage debt or charge to be deducted when assessing value, 68:12
one only of several instruments to be charged with ad valorem duty, 68:12
settlements of security, 68:12transfer of property, 68:20-21
transfer of shares, 68:12-13exchange, 68:13
not to be registered unless duly stamped, 68:12-13transfer on sale, 68:14-16
agreements chargeable as, 68:15-16
calculation, 68:14
consideration not able to be determined,
where, 68:15
debt, in consideration of, 68:14
equitable estate or interest, 68:15-16
future payment, subject to, 68:14
property transferred by separate instruments,
68:14-15
property transferred direct to sub
purchaser, 68:15
property transferred separately on distinct parts of consideration, 68:15trust, declaration of, 68:17-18
unit trust schemes, 68:13property becoming trust property after execution of trust instrument, 68:13
unit certificates to bearer to be treated as stock certificates to bearer. 68:13unstamped instruments as evidence. 68:8
wilful evasion, 68:16
form of, diagram, 107:4
meaning, 107:2
reproduction, regulation of, 107:3
restrictions on use or sale, 107:2
authorised officers-
impersonation of, 83:5
limitation of powers. 83:5
meaning, 83:2
obstruction of, 83:4
powers, 83:3
undertaking of secrecy, 83:4,7Department of Statistics-
autonomy of, 83:9
establishment, 83:2destruction of documents, penalty, 8b3:5
enforcement of provisions, 83:5
information-confidentiality, 83:4
disclosure, unlawful, 83:4
failure to supply, 83:4
Government departments, collection from, 83:9
offences relating to collection, 83:4
officers' power to collect, 83:3
topics to be covered, 83:6meaning, 83:2
procedures, determination of, 83:3
Statistician-authority of, 83:6
duties, 83:2
functions, 83:3,
limitation of powers, 83:5Statistics Committee-
constitution, 83:8
establishment, 83:2
functions, 83:8untrue statements, penalty, 83:5
STATUTES. See ACTS OF PARLIAMENT
meaning, 99:3
shares allocation requirements, 191:43
bovine tuberculosis measures, 59:2
STRIKES. See TRADE DISPUTES
accounts-
holding company, particulars of, 191:82
profits and losses, 191:234auditor's report. 191:218
financial year-holding company, where different from, 191:84
holding company-
accounts of, particulars in, 191:80
membership of, 191:31loans made by, 191:106
meaning, 191:84-85
outside Vanuatu, trading or incorporated disclosure of particulars, 191:80
shares transfer to, restrictions, 191:31
status, determination as to, 191:80
advance of time, 157:2
failure to appear when summoned, penalty, 19:3
witness summons. See WITNESS SUMMONS
SUPREME COURT Const. 15
acting judges, 122:7
administration, 122:5
appeals by health practitioners, 164:7-8
appeals to-136:50. See also APPEALmagistrates' courts, from 122:6
stamp duties, and. See- STAMP DUTIES
application regarding infringements of Constitution, Const. 16 appointment
to Court of Appeal, 122:6
concurrent jurisdiction of magistrates' court, and, 122:5
constitution, 122:6
contempt of, 122:7
date of sittings 136:14
decision on bail, 136:22
discipline of judiciary, 122:7
information-
to be served, 136:39
form of, 136:40
Public Prosecutor, by, 136:40
initiation of prosecutions, 136:39-40
judge may sit after appointment terminates, 122:7
judges of, Const. 23-24
jurisdiction, 122:6
manner of recording evidence in, 136:35
notice of trial, 136:39
copy to be served, 136:39
return of service, 136:39
offences triable in, 136:38-40
officers of, 122:7
place of sittings, 136:14
postponement of trial, 136:39-40
power to transfer proceedings. 136:15
preliminary enquiry-
decision, 136:39
draft information, 136:38
procedure to be followed by senior magistrate, 136:38
procedure-
absence of assessor, 136:4
accused, evidence of, 136:43
acquittal, on, 136:47
adjournnment, 136:44
assessors, function of, 136:45
assessors may withdraw during arguments, 136:44
close of prosecution, after, 136:43
conviction, on, 136:46-47
defence witnesses, evidence of, 136:43
defence witnesses, order of, 136:43-44
delivery of opinion, 136:46
evidence for prosecution, 136:42-43
final addresses, 136:44
further directions, 136:46
incapacity of accused, 136:44
information, 136:42
judge, province of, 136:45
judge, verdict of, 136:46
opening, 136:42
opening defence, 136:43
plea, 136:42
rebutting evidence, 136:44
recording opinion, 136:46
retirement to consider opinion, 136:45-46
statements by accused, 136:43
summing up, 136:45
verdict,' after, 136:46-47
verdict, delivery of, 136:46
view by court, 136:44
when assessor may testify, 136:44
when assessors to be kept together, 136:45
referrals from magistrate's court, 130:2
revisional jurisdiction-
criminal cases, in, 122:6-7
seal, 122:8
special jurisdiction in constitutional matters, 136:53-54
alternative penalty of fine, 67:2
alternative penalty of imprisonment, 67:2
provision for, 67:2
substituted penalty of fine, 67:2
substituted penalty of imprisonment, 67:2
electricity supply, 96:2-4
TAXATION. See also names of specific taxes e.g. AMUSEMENT MACHINES TAX
hotels. See HOTEL AND LICENSED PREMISES TAX
licensed premises. See HOTEL AND LICENSED PREMISES TAX
TAXIS. See also PUBLIC VEHICLES
business licence, meaning, 49:4
common vehicle, meaning, 49:4
drivers-public vehicle licence requirement, 49:6
fares-
demand in excess, 49:7
Espiritu Santo, schedule for,49:21-22
extra charges, tables of, 49:20,22
foreign currency, 49:20
schedule of fares, 49:19-20fares schedule, requirement to display, 49:8
licensing-public vehicle driver's permit. See PUBLIC VEHICLE DRIVER'S PERMIT
public vehicle licences 49:6-7. See also PUBLIC VEHICLE LICENCEStaxi meters-
areas where required, 49:6,8
inspection of, 49:7
sale or transfer, 49:6"taxi" sign, display of, 49:7
vehicle at public disposal, requirements, 49:6
abolition of positions, 171:9
appointment of officers, 171:7invitation to apply for, 171:7
on probation, 171:7-8Commission-
acting chairman, 171:5
additional duties, 171:6
additional functions, 171:6
delegation, 171:6
establishment, 171:5
functions, 171:5-6
members, 171:5
power to provide. services to other bodies,
171:6
powers, 171:6
term of office of members, 171:5creation of positions, 171:9
directions-appeals against, 171:8
Disciplinary Appeal Board-
annual report, 171:19
appeals, hearing of, 171:17
decision final, 171:17
definitions, 171:16
establishment of, 171:16-17
hearings, 171:18
members, obstruction of, 171:18
new member if member unable to hear appeal, 171:19
outside employment, 171:19
parties may be represented, 171:19
procedure, 171:17-18
regulations, 171:19
rules, 171:19
witnesses, 171:18discipline of-
officers appeals against action by Commission, 171:16
Commission, appeal to, 171:14
incapacity, 171:14
inefficiency, 171:14
misconduct, 171:14-15,16
retirement, 171:14
suspension by Minister, 171:13effect of, 171:15
employees, 171:8
allocation to positions, 171:9
deployment, 171:8establishment, 171:6
offices-allocation to positions, 171:9
deployment, 171:8
duties of, 171:8
promotion, appeals against, 171: 10-11
promotion provisional, 171:10
promotion, selection for, 171:10Promotions Appeal Board, 171:11
promotion procedures, 171:11
reclassification of positions, 171:9-10
recruitment procedures, 171:11
tenure-171:11-12
excess officers, 171:12
transfer to-
arrangement for, 171:12
conditions of appointment, and, 171:12-13
officers and employees appointed to service, 171:12vacant position-
filling, 171:9
acts likely to cause damage to-
notice of, 153:5
application for removal of lines, 153:5
compensation, 153:4
defamation-exclusion of liability for, 153:6
Department of Telecommunications, 153:3
Director of Telecommunicationsdelegation of functions, 153:3
duties, 153:3
power to alter, 153:5
power to place lines upon land, 153:4
subscriber in default, and, 153:7examinations for certificates-
fees, 153:18
exclusive privilege with respect to, 153:3
improper use of services, 153:9
interception of communications, 153:7-8meaning, 153:8
interference-
prohibition of activities causing, 153:20,22
loss or damage-
exclusion of liability for, 153:6
maintenance of services-
power to sub-contract, 153:4
obscene telegrams-
refusal of, 153:7
overhead wires-
power to alter, 153:5
power to enter on land, 153:4-5
radio communication services-control of, 153:6
radio licence fees. 153:17-18
radio transmitting non-interference area, 153:21
regulations-power of Minister to make. 153:9-10
subscriber in default-
powers of Director. 153:7
telegram-
delaying, 153:8
forged, 153:8-9
opening. 153:8
rates. 153:19
timing, false, 153:9telegraphic address-
rate in respect of. 153:24
telephone-
annual resents, 153:12-14
call charges, 153:15-16
charges, 153:11-12
fees, 153:11-12
miscellaneous charges, 153:15
service connection fees, 153:11-12
transfer fees, 153:15water pipes-
power to alter, 153:5
work done for outside parties-
hourly rates, 153:19
wrongful disclosure of information, 153:8
animal carcases, destruction, 11:2
penalty for breach of provisions, 11:2
export duty, 31:4
concessions to erect, 101:4-5
National Tourism Office. See NATIONAL TOURISM OFFICE
reporting of offences by-
public vehicles, relating to, 49:12
annoyance, 162:13
arbitration-admission of legal practitioners, 162:7
award, effect of, 162:7
award not to conflict with law, 162:7
board may correct mistakes, 162:7
board to make aware without delay, 162:6
Commissioner may recommend, 162:6
Commissioner to offer assistance, 162:5
communications privileges, 162:7
evidence, 162:7-8
expenses, 162:8
making of award, 162:6
matters to be considered by board, 162:6
Minister may set up board. 162:6
remuneration of board members, 162:8
vacancies on board not to invalidate
proceedings. 162:7Commission of Inquiry. 162:13
conciliation-admission of legal practitioners, 162:7
appointment of conciliator, 162:5
Commissioner to offer assistance. 162:5
communications privileged, 162:7
duties of conciliator, 162:5-6
effects, 162:6
evidence, 162:7-8
expenses, 162:8
memorandum of. 162:5
remuneration, 162:8
settlement, effect of, 162:7
settlement not to conflict with law, 162:7conspiracy, 162:14
essential service-conciliation or arbitration to commence forthwith, 162:9
government may recover costs, 162:10
meaning, 162:8
powers of Minister, 162:9-10
presumptive provision in awards applicable to, 162:10
proclamation of emergency, 162:9-10
prohibition of strike and lock-outs during emergency, 162:10government, application of statutory provisions, 162:14
individual-conciliation, 162:4
labour officer to promote settlement, 162:4
Minister may order discontinuance or deferral, 162:11
power of labour officer, 162:4intimidation, 162:13
peaceful picketing, 162.11-12
public service, application of statutory provisions, 162:14
secondary action, 162:12-13
registration of United Kingdom trade marks-
alterations to register, 81:4
applications for, 81:2
assignments, registration of, 81:3
certificate of registration, 81:2
documents to accompany application, 81:2
duration of effectiveness, 81:2
evidence in proceedings, 81:4
fees, schedule of, 81:5
jurisdiction of Supreme Court, 81:3
passing off-actions, 81:3
procedures, regulation of, 81:3
registered users, registration, 81:3
Register of Trade Marks, 81:3
Registrar, meaning, 81:2
renewals, registration of, 81:4
transfers, registration of, 81:3
accounts-
falsification. 161:16
inspection of, 161:16acts in contemplation or furtherance of trade disputes-
immunity for. 161:8
affiliation to outside bodies-
consent of Minister, and, 161:18
amalgamation-
application for consent. 161:17
application for registration, 161:30-31
ballot on, 161:17
consent of Registrar, 161:17
grounds for refusal to consent, 161:17
notice of consent, 161:17
procedure, 161:18
transfer of liabilities, and, 161:18annual returns, 161:16
books to be kept, 161:15
combination of, 161:9
contract, liability in, 161:9
court orders-enforcement of, 161:9
dissolution-
notice of, 161:18
documents-
inspection of, 161:16
employers to provide facilities, 161:18-19
failure to give notice-penalty for, 161:19-20
failure to produce documents-
penalty for, 161:19-20
fees, 161:23
fines-prohibition of payment of, 161:14
freedom of association, 161:19
funds-application for political purposes, 161:14
injunction to restrain unlawful use, 161:15
misuse, 161:15
purposes, 161:13-14
safeguarding, 161:15guiding principles, 161:10-11
unfair industrial practices, 161:11
immunities, 161:8
membership-acts to compel, 161:19
attempts to coerce, 161:19minors-
membership, 161:11
nomination by, 161:20name-
change of, 161:12
officers, 161:11-12
penalties-prohibition of payment of, 161:14
postal address, 161:12-13
privileges, 161:8
property-misuse, 161:15
safeguarding, 161:15public service, and. 161:19
registered office, 161:12-13
registration-alteration of name. 161:5
appeal, and, 161:6
application, 161:4form, 161:26-27
cancellation, 161:7-8
certificate, 161:6
certificate, (change of name). 161:29form, 161:27
change of name-
application. 161:28
conditions, 161:4
effect, 161:6
examination and approval of rules, 161:5
refusal, 161:6
Register- 161:4form, 161:25
Registrar, 161:4
may call for further particulars, 161:5
regulations, 161:24-31
suspension, 161:7-8regulations, 161:20
restraint of trade-rules not to apply, 161:8
rights, 161:8
rules-change of, 161:12
copies, 161:13
matters for which provision must be made, 161:21-22statutory records, 161:23
tort, actions in-immunity from, 161:9
trade disputes. See TRADE DISPUTES
voting members, 161:11
meaning, 86:3
price control provisions and requirements. See PRICE CONTROLS
poliomyelitis precautions, 21:4
cattle, by, statutory control, 15:2
mental hospital premises, on, 38:4
penalties for, 47:2
declaration of-
stamp duty, and, 68:17-18
land leases, and. See LAND LEASES
administration bonds, 69:8
administrator, acting as, 69:7-9
affidavits, making of, 69:8
appointment to act, 69:8
assets liable for proper administration, 69:7
contributory investment, 69:8
declaration, making of. 69:8
documents, making of, 69:8
executor, acting as, 69:7-9
fee payable by. 69:10
fees charged by, 69:9
Inspector-powers and duties. 69:6-7
licensing, 69:30-7
application to Minister. 69:3-5
Minister may require financial statement. 69:6
particulars to be furnished by applicant, 69:11-12
powers of Minister, 69:7
secrecy, preservation of, 69:7
shares not to be issued or transferred without approval of Minister, 69:5power of search, 69:9-10
prohibition on participation in corporate bodies, 69:10
Rules, 69:10
settlors may appoint own legal practitioners, 69:9
use of word, 69:5-6
voluntary liquidation, restriction on, 69:8
bovine tuberculosis. See BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS
Luganville, in, 26:10
Port Vila, in, 26:10
standby time for crews, 26:11
surcharge, 26:11
protection and conservation, 78:4
political organisations, of, 84:3,4
wearing in public places, 84:3
stamp duties, and, 68:13. See also STAMP DUTIES
meaning, 81:2
patents, registration of. See PATENTS-registration of U K patents
trade marks, registration of. See TRADE MARKS-registration of UK
trade marks visiting forces agreement, 124:3
declaration by proclamation, 84:8
VANUATU COMMODITIES MARKETING BOARD
accounts, 133:7
separation into commodity divisions, 133:7
administration, 133:6
annual report, 133:7
composition of, 133:3-4
control of prescribed commodities-export, 133:3
Minister to declare, 133:3copra-
acidic content, 133:10
bagging for export, 133:10
cargo manifests, 133:11
dust content, 133:10
grades, 133:10-11
grading, 133:10-11
intended for export, 133:10
moisture content, 133:10
regulations, 133:9-11delegation of powers and functions, 133:6
directions by Minister, 133:8
employees, 133:6
employees' liability, 133:6
establishment of, 133:3
false representation, 133:8
functions, 133:4
funds, 133:6application of, 133:6-7
separation into commodity divisions, 133:7
surplus to be invested, 133:7general manager, 133:6
meetings, 133:5
officers, 133:6.
penalties, 133:7-8
powers, 133:4-5
regulations, 133:8
VANUATU NATIONAL CULTURAL COUNCIL
accounts, 186:5
annual report, 186:5
audit, 186:5
chairman, 186:3
composition, 186:2
control of borrowing, 186:5
deputy chairman, 186:3
director, 186:4
employees, 186:4liability, 186:5
establishment, 186:2
funds, 186:5investment, 186:5
guarantee of loans, 186:5
meetings, 186:4
ministerial directions, 186:6
objects, 186:3
officers, 186:4liability, 186:5
powers, 186:3-4
regulations, 186:6
sealing of documents-evidence of. 186:6
secretary, 186:4
submission of estimates-grants. for, 186:6
VANUATU NATIONAL PROVIDENT FUND
accounts, 189:9
allocation of payments into, 189:11-12
annual report, 189:9
approval schemes, 189:12-14,cessation of exempt employment, 189:14
non-citizens, 189:14Attorney-General's fiat. 189:18-19
audit, 189:9
bankruptcy of employees, 189:16-17
Board-chairman, 189:6
composition, 189:5
deputy chairman, 189:6
employees, 189:7liability, 189:7
establishment, 189:5
general manager, 189:7
Government to make advances to, 189:8
meetings, 189:6-7
officers, 189:7liability, 189:7
powers, 189:6
sealing of document, 189:8
secretary, 189:6
service of document, 189:8
travelling and subsistence allowance for
members, 189:7
trustee, as, 189:8
unauthorised disclosure of information, 189:7civil proceedings, 189:19
contributions-arithmetical error, and, 189:29
calculation, 189:10
credited to members, 189:11
disregard of fractions, 189:27
employer's records, 189:28
errors, and, 189:29
manner of payment, 189:28
ministers of religion, 189:11
payment, 189: 10
payment into fund, 189:11
receipts, 189:28
revenue other than, 189:11
schedules, 189:28
surcharges, 189:28
unpaid deemed to be paid, 189:10
unpaid, notice of, 189:18
voluntary, 189:10-11,30establishment, 189:8
evidence in proceedings, 189:19
existing schemes-approval of, 189:30
expenses, 189:9
further powers of court, 189:18
general reserve amount, 189:12
inspectors-appointment, 189:19
powers, 189:19-20liquidation of employers, 189:16-17
members' credit inalienable, 189:16
Members of Parliament to be employee. 189:31
membership, 189:9
money belonging to-investment of, 189:8
use of, 189:8notification to members of balance in account, 189:11
offences, 189:17-18report of, 189:18-19
officers-
powers of, 189:20
officers of corporations-
liability of, 189:18
penalties, 189:17-18
President to be employee, 189:31
protection of sums contributed and withdrawn, 189:16-17exemption for tax, 189:16
rate of interest payable by, 189:8
registration of employees, and, 189:9applicant to state date of birth, 189:27
application for, 189:26
certificate of membership, 189:26-27
change of name, 189:27
defacement of certificate, 189:27
duty of employer to ensure compliance, 189:26
loss of certificate, 189:27
membership number, 189:26-27
nomination of beneficiaries, 189:27
signature of employee required, 189:26registration of employers, and, 189:9
application for, 189:25,
cessation of liability, 189:26
change of address of business, 189:26
change of name of business, 189:26
change of nature of business, 189:26
registration number, 189:26
undertaking consisting of more than one branch, 189:26regulations, 189:22
failure to comply with, 189:30
secrecy, 189:17
special powers of Minister, 189:20-21exemptions, 189:20-21
reciprocal agreements, 189:21
special death benefit, 189:20-21withdrawal of credit, 189:14-16
after the age of 55 years, 189:15
amount standing to credit of member, 189:14
authorisation, 189:15
entitlement to, 189:14-15
nomination for payment, 189: 15-16
nominee, by, 189:15
otherwise than on death, 189:15
procedure where minor nominee, 189:16
procedure where no nominee, 189:16
appointments within, 151:3
assets and liabilities, 151:3
emblem. form of, 151:2
establishment. 151:2
Geneva Conventions, schedule of. 151:4
governing body, 151:3
independent status, 151:3
objects, 151:2
statutes, power to draw up, 151:3
voluntary aid society, status as, 151:2
VANUATU, REPUBLIC OF Const. 6
liabilities, Const. 24
obligations, Const. 24
rights. Const. 24
VEHICLES. See also MOTOR VEHICLES; ROAD TRAFFIC
audible warning device, requirement to have, 29:8
brakes-requirement to have, 29:8
common vehicle, meaning, 49:4. See also COMMON VEHICLE
dimensions restrictions-penalty for offence, 29:35
specifications, 29:7driver, requirement to have, 29:4
heavy vehicles-road worthiness certificate, 29:9
inspection-
accident, after, 29:6
licensed, meaning, 29:8
lighting requirements, 29:8
loading restrictions-breadth and length, 29:7
dangerous loads, prohibition, 29:7,35
weight restrictions, 29:7movement, public order restrictions, 84:8,9
number plates-illumination requirement, 29:8,35
requirement to fit, 29:8offences in road traffic-
fines, amounts of, 29:35
projections-
penalty for offence, 29:35
securing of, 29:7public vehicles-
meaning, 29:8,49:4
road worthiness certificate, 29:9
road worthy condition, meaning, 29:8
search of, public order provisions, 84:8
stopping of, police powers, 29:6
taking and driving away, 29:12
tyres-material, requirements, 29:7
penalty for offence, 29:35wheel chains-
penalty for improper use, 29:35
restrictions on use, 29:7
annual tonnage tax, 131:11
bills of sale-recording, 131:21,60
builder's certificate. 131:18
Certificate of Registry-bareboat charter, 131:15-16
conditions precedent, 131:53
contents, 131:54-55
licences, 131:55
numbering. 131:14
numbers of, 131:55
provisional, 131:14-15,131:55
surrender of. 131:17
tonnage statements in, 131:13,54certificates-131:50-51
authority to issue, 131:8
fees, 131:9,131:51-52
revocation proceedings, 131:9
suspension proceedings, 131:9commitments, 131:53
death on board, 131:41
documentation, 131:10-20application of documents, 131:17
denial of document, 131:16
display of ship's papers to consul, 131:19-20
fees 131:51-52
forms, 131:13
inspection of document, 131:19
new document, 131:18
oaths, 131:12-13
perjury, 131:20
regulations, 131:20
rules, 131:20
sale of document forbidden, 131:17
surrender of documents, 131:17
waiver of requirements, 131:16-17eligibility for documentation or re documentation, 131:10
foreign registry,' transfer to, 131:17
identification, 131:10-20
international conventions-compliance with, 131:56
licences-131:50-51
authority to issue, 131:8
fees, 131:9,131:51-52
numbering, 131:14
revocation proceedings, 131:9
suspension proceedings, 131:9marine casualty-
reporting, 131:61-62
marine inspection, 131:60-61
marine investigation, 131:62-64
marks on, 131:18-19measurement-131:54
authorized agents, 131:53-54
certificate of, 131:13name-
change in, 131:19,55
nautical inspectors, 131:60-61
number, 131:18-19
permanent certificate of' registryconditions precedent to issuance, 131:12
preferred mortgages, 131:20-24
agents for making endorsements, 131:60
conditions precedent to recording, 131:21
contents of record, 131:20
discharge of, 131:23
disclosure, 131:22-23
documentary endorsement, 131:21
exhibiting certified copies, 131:23
interest on, 131:22
lien of, 131:22
meaning, 131:22
preferred status, 131:24
priority, 131:22-23
recording of. 131:21,59-60
termination of mortgagee's radio, 131:32radio, 131:32
fees, 131:75
forms. 131: 76-77
service contract required, 131:75radio call letters, 131:74
radio frequency assignments, 131:74
radio operators, 131:74
radio signal letters, 131:74
radio station licences-131:74form 131:77
records relating to, 131:8
registry fee, 131:11
sale abroad, 131:17
seaworthiness, standards of, 131:20
shelter deck and open spaces, treatment of, 131:13
standards of seaworthiness, 131:57
stranded on foreign coasts, 131:33
survey of-authorized agents, 131:53-54
tonnage taxes, 131:11
transfer abroad, 131:17
transfer to foreign registry, 131:55
meaning, 98:6,102:3
cruelty to animals, prevention
investigation of offences, 78:3
slaughter of ill or injured animals, 78:3meaning, 78:2,98:6
Principal Veterinary Officer. See PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER
drugs sale and supply, 12:12
tax on hiring 180:13
amount, 180:2
debt to Government, as, 180:3
imposition of, 180:2
monthly returns, 180:2
offences, 180:3
payment, 180:2
penalty for late payment, 180:2
records, 180:2
regulations, 180:3
VILLAGE COURTS Const. 16
agreements. 124:2,3
bonded warehouses. See BONDED WAREHOUSES
entry on land or premises laying of, 87:2,3
interests, meaning, 87:2,131:21
towing, requirements as to, 57:2
apparatus-
damage to, as offence, 24:5,87:3
Government ownership, 24:5charges-
authorisation of schedule, 24:8
dates for sending accounts, 24:4
deposit fees, table of, 24:9
faulty meters, calculation in case of, 24:4,9
meter readings, 24:4
non-payment, disconnection on, 24:5
objection to accounts, 24:5
prescription of, 24:4
quarterly charges, amounts of, 24:9
re-connection fees, table of, 24:9
vacated premises, liability as to, 24:5connection to-
application for, 24:3
Public Works Dept. to make, 24:3consumer, meaning, 24:4
consumer's agreement-authorisation of, 24:8
form of, 24:10disconnection of supply-
accounts, non-payment of, 24:5
failure to complete connection payment, on, 24:3
vacated premises, from, 24:5extension of mains-
bank guarantee requirement, 24:3
calculation of cost, 24:3
change of ownership, liability on, 24:4
connection of other persons to, authorisation, 24:4
deposit by applicant, 24:3
liability for cost, 24:4failure of supply, 24:5
installations provided by consumer, examination of, 24:6
meters-authorisation to read, 24:4
faulty meters, 24:4,9
placing of', 24:3obstruction of officers, 87:3
penalties for offences, 24:5
premises, meaning, 24:4
access to, for works, 24:6Public Works Department
connections to supply, 24:3
property of. parts of system as, 24:3regulations-
matters within scope of, 24:6
WEAPONS, OFFENSIVE. See OFFENSIVE WEAPONS
false weights. possession of, 43:2
offences and penalties, 43:3
secondary weights, 43:2
short weight, offence of giving, 43:2
standard weights-custody and verification, 43:2
schedule of, 43:3touring officer-
duties of, 43:2-3
meaning, 43:3
obstruction of, 43:3weighing instruments-
false, possession of, 43:2
certificate of storage in wood, 7:2
immature, penalties for dealing in, 7:2
importation-immature, prohibition where, 7:2
WHISKY. See. WHISKEY
beneficiaries-
incapacity to benefit, 55:6
concealment of will, 55:5
courts, functions of-executors, removal and substitution, 55:5,6
sale of property bequeathed to infants,
authorisation, 55:6
validity of will, determination, 55:5
vesting of property, discretion as to, 55:5deposit with Registrar of Supreme Court, 55:4
District Commissioners, duties of, 55:4
executors-appointment and qualifications, 55:4
authority to act, 55:4-5
courts' powers in absence of, 55:4
death of executor, 55:5,6
duties, 55:5
infant's property, administration of, 55:6
liability, extent of, 55:5mismanagement, penalty for, 55:6
notification of death of testator, 55:4
removal and substitution, 55:5form of will, 55:3
infants-administration of property bequeathed to, 55:6
meaning, 55:3interference with estate, 55:6-7
land, control on disposal of, 55:3
marriage after making will, 55:4
obligations to the estate, discharge of, 55:5
penalties for offences, 55:5,6
persons authorised to make, 55:3
publication on death, 55:4
revocation, 55:4
signature requirements, 55:3
testator's intentions, ascertainment of, 55:6
transmission of land lease, and, 163:3 1.
See also LAND LEASES validity, disputes as to, 55:5
witnesses-beneficiaries as, 55:3-4
qualifications to be, 55:3
signature requirements, 55:3
accounts-
audit of cash book, 191:284
deficiency or surplus, 191:315
Minister's audit, 191:284applications in Chambers, 191:255
applications to Court, 191:116
assets-collection and distribution, 191:126,267
costs payable out of, 191:287-288
dispositions, etc., voidance of, 191:117
liquidator, possession by-delivery of property, 191:121, 126,143,268
discharge of costs before, 191:283
sale, power of, 191:122statement of affairs, lists in, 191:309-311
bailiff, duty of, 191:143,260
books to be kept by Court officers, 191:293
calls on shares-affidavit of liquidator, 191:337
Court, Power of, 191:126,269-270
document making, form of, 191:339
order, form of, 191:338
order for payment, 191:341
summons for leave to make, 191:269-270,336Cash Book, keeping of, 191:284
circumstances for, 191:115
commencement, 191:117
committee of inspection-appointment, 191:124-125
calls, meetings relating to, 191:269,334,335
constitution, 191:125
functions, exercise of, 191:292
liquidator, directions to, 191:122-123
notice of call sanctioned by, 191:339
payments to members of, 191:282
powers of Minister in absence of, 191:125
profit, prohibition on making, 191:282
remuneration of liquidator, to fix, 191:281
resolutions, 191:335conclusion of winding up, determination, 191:288
contributories. See CONTRIBUTORIES
court examination of persons-depositions, lodging of, 191:266
power to summon, 191:128. See also
public examination of persons belowcreditors-
inspection of books, 191:127
payment by liquidator, 191:122
time for proving debts, 191:127
unsecured, list of, 191:313dispositions of property, 191:117
dividends-declaration, list of proofs with, 191:274,351
notice of. 191:349
notice of intention to declare, 191:274,348
payment to other person, 191:274,353expenses where no assets, 191:292
jurisdiction of Supreme Court, 191:115
legal proceedings, 191:121
liquidator, appointment of. See LIQUIDATOR-winding up by the Court, in meetings of creditors and contributories-committee of inspection, to appoint, 191:124
first meetings, 191:275,356
liquidator to call, 191,123
list of those present, 191:279,358
notice of, 191:276,359
proxies, 191:279-281
report of result, 191:261,317notices, gazetting requirement, 191:293
Official Receiver-meaning, 191:118
petition presented by, 191:116order for-
alternative orders, 191:116-117
appointment for settling, 191:259
contents of, 191:259
effect of, 191:118
enforcement, 191:256
form of, 191:303
gazetting of notices, 191:293,377,379
newspaper, notice to, 191:260,304
Official Receiver, notice to, 191:259
procedure, Rules as to, 191:255
register of orders, 191:293,377
Registrar, presentation to, 191:118
transmission and advertisement, 191:259-260petition-
advertisement, 191:256,297
attendance before Registrar, 191:258
form of, 191:256,296,297
hearing-Court, to be heard in, 191:254
list of parties attending, 191:302
notice of intention to appear, 191:258,301
procedure. 191:258liquidator, appointment after, 191:120
presentation-bailiff, notice to, 191:260
Minister's power to present, 191:92
Official Receiver, presented by, 191:116
parties with
entitlement, 191:116
period for
presentation,
191:116
Registrar, at office of, 191:256
substitution of petitioner, 191:258register of petitions, 191:293,377
service of, 191:257,299,300
verification, 191:257,300
withdrawal, 191:259powers of Court, 191:125-130
proof of debts, 191:270
property of the company-bailiff, duty of, 191,143
contributories to deliver, 191:126,268
disclaimers, 191:141,266,324
liquidator, duty of, 191:121
notices, form of, 191:325
persons suspected of having, 191:128public examination of persons-
contumacious witness, 191:266,323
Court, hearing in, 191:254
depositions, 191:265
failure to attend, 191:264,321
notes of, 191:264,321,322
notice to attend, 191:263,320
order directing, 191:128,319
procedure, 191:263,264Record Book, 191:284
special manager-accounts of, 191:260,304
appointment, 191:127,260
charges, 191:287
remuneration, 191:260
security given by, 191:262,319statement of affairs-
form of, 191:305
lists to be annexed to, 191:260,306-316
submission of, 191:118-119,260,261
summary to creditors and contributories, 191:275stay of proceedings, 191:117,125-126
alternative remedies, 191:112-113,259
applications, hearing of, 191:254
arrest warrants, 191:293
assets-acquisition, persons barred from, 191:282
distribution, 191:202
expenses of sale, 191:285
unclaimed, payment of, 191:149-150, 289bailiff, duty of, 191:143,287
bankruptcy rules, application, 191:138
books and papers-disposal, 191:149,285,291
evidence, status as, 191:149Companies Liquidation Account-
payments into, 191:149,289
payments out of, 191:283,290
Treasury to maintain, 191:153contributories. See CONTRIBUTORIES
costs, taxation of, 191:286
Court-applications to, 191:254,295
matters to be heard in, 191:254
meaning, 191:253
Registrars, in conjunction with, 191:254creditors-
execution issued by, 191:142,143,287
security, requirement to give up, 191:279
value of debt, relative, 191:150debts. proving of. See PROOF OF DEBTS (COMPANIES)
disclaimed property, vesting of, 191:267
disclaimer of generous property, 191:141,266,324
dissolution, 191:150
exempted companies, 191:170
fees, payment of, 191:466-468
floating charges, effect on, 191:141
fraud in course of, 191:102
fraudulent preference, 191:140-141
insurance policies, liability restricted by 191:114
interest payable on debts due, 191:271
liability of members, 191:113-114
liquidator. See LIQUIDATOR
meetings-adjournments, 191:278,361
chairman, nomination of, 191:i
direction of Court, held at, 191:150
Official Receiver,' summoned by, 191:276-277
proxies, 191:279,280,361
quorum, 191:278Minister-
appeal against decisions of, 191:292
orders and regulations, to issue, 191:294modes of winding up, 191:113
notification as to liquidation, 191.148
offences in course of-accounts, failure to keep, 191:145-146
damages assessment, 191:146-147
falsification of books, 191:145
frauds by officers, 191:145
fraudulent trading, 191:146
institution of proceedings, 191:147
officers, liability of, 191:143-145partnership affairs, 92:11
pending liquidations, notification, 191:149
preferential creditors, 191:312
priority of debts-distress for rent. 191:139
holiday remuneration, 191:139,140
priority payments, 191:138-139
wages, etc., 191:138-139proceedings-
attendance at, 191:281
defective, validity where, 191:294
form of, 191:255,295
inspection of files, 191:255-256
procedure, Rules as to, 191:255reduction of share capital, liability of members. 191:51
Registrar-meaning, 191:253
proceedings, files to be kept, 191:255resolutions, 191:150
Rules-application. 191:181,253
Chief Justice to make, 191:153,181
forms, use of, 191:254
Judge. jurisdiction of. 191:254
Registrar, office of, 191:254service of process, 191:256
stamp duty exemptions, 191:148
unregistered companies-circumstances allowing winding up, 191:158
contributories, persons deemed to be, 191:159
inability to pay debts, 191:158
oversea companies, 191:159
stay of proceedings, 191:159
voluntary winding up prohibited, 191:158
accounts, 191:286
application for winding up by Court, 191:138
assets unclaimed, 191:289,290,372,374
circumstances where permitted, 191:130
commencement, 191:130
conclusion, 191:289
consequences of, 191:130
costs, payment of' 191:138
creditors voluntary winding up-books, keeping of, 191:284
committee of inspection, 191:135
directors, duties of, 191:134
liquidator-appointment, 191:134,409
meetings, calling of,
191:135
nomination,
191:134
remuneration,
191:135
sale of property, 191:135meaning, 191:131
meetings-application of Rules, 191:276
company to call, 191:134
final meeting, 191:136,388
liquidators meetings,
191:276
notice, 191:276,360
place of, 191:277
proxies, 191:279-281
resolutions, passing of, 191:277
summoning of, 191:276voting, entitlement as to, 191:278
declaration of solvency, 191:131
distribution of company property, 191:136
liquidator. See LIQUIDATOR-voluntary winding up, in
members' voluntary winding up-declaration of solvency, 191:131,381
final meeting, 191:133,387
liquidator-appointment. 191:131-132,408
creditors' meeting,
calling of.
191:133,134
general meeting. calling of, 191:133meaning 191:131
sale of property, 191:132
shares as consideration, 191:132
notice of resolution. 191:130order. prior to, 191:276
private company, 191:33
statements to Registrar of Companies, 191:289
meaning, 52:3
ships, control of use on, 5:2
Commissions of Inquiry, 85:3,5
failure to obey, 35:2
issue, 35:2
offences, jurisdiction, 35:3
service of, 35:2
Commissions of Inquiry, at, 85:3
false statement, penalty, 35:2
marriages, requirements at, 60:5
Parliament, statements made to, 95:3
wills, to. See WILLS-witnesses
employment of. See EMPLOYMENT
import, conditions for, 98:23
appeals, 187:5,187:6-7
applications-consideration of, 187:5
form, 187:8-12
submission of, 187:6change of employer, 187:4
change of occupation, 187:4
decisions, 187:5
extensionrenewal of, 187:4
offences, 187:4
requirement, 187:3-4
tax, 187:4
articles of agreement, 134:5-6
freedom of assets from restrictions, 134:5
immunities from taxation, 134:6
immunities of officers and employees. 134:6
immunity of archives. 134:5
immunity of assets from seizure, 134:5
position with regard to judicial process: 134:5
privilege for communications. 134:5
privileges of officers and employees. 134:6
status of. 134:5
WRECKS 131:33-34
vessels stranded on foreign coasts, 131:33
reporting of discovery, 89:2
customs provisions. application, 3:8
discovery, reporting of. 89:2
disposal where unclaimed. 9:2
notice of finding. 9:2
owner-claim, period for, 9:2,3
proceeds of sale, claim to, 9:2
proof of ownership, 9:2
restoration to, procedure, 9:2payments to salvor, 9:2
penalties for infractions of statute, 9:3
proceeds of sale, 9:2
valuation of vessels, 9:2
employment of. See EMPLOYMENT
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