Browsing by Author "Mussa, Laurean"

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    Factors contributing to delays in disposal of land disputes in Tanzania: a case study of the high court of Tanzania (land division) Dar es Salaam
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2009) Mussa, Laurean
    This study addresses the factors that cause delays in disposal of land disputes in Tanzania with specific reference to the land division of the high court, Dar es Salaam. The said factors are addressed through an examination of procedural rules and practice, and question of resources, both human and material. The study uses qualitative analysis method. The work is divided into six chapters. Chapter one is on introductory and methodical aspects, while chapter Two discusses issues of historical background to and legal framework of land courts in Tanzania. Chapter Three critically examines some procedural aspects of disputes resolution with specific reference to land disputes. Chapter Four looks at the question of resources and dispute settlement. Chapter Five provides a detailed account of implications of delayed disposition of land disputes to litigants and the society large. The chapter looks at legal, policy and socio economic implications. Chapter Six concludes the study findings offers some suggestions with a view to influencing changes in the civil justice system of Tanzania.
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    Urban land use planning legal and institutional issues and challenges in Tanzania: the case of Unplanned Residences in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2016) Mussa, Laurean
    although the urban planning law prohibits the carrying out of any development, house construction inclusive, in planning areas without planning consent, many urban areas in Tanzania have unplanned residences. Such is the main problem of this study. By using Dar es Salaam and Mwanza Cities as case studies, the study examines legal and institutional challenges and issues concerning urban land use planning generally and residential housing in particular. The study proceeded under the hypothesis that the current urban land use planning legal and institutional framework has failed to mitigate the problem of unplanned residences because of the unresponsive nature of planning processes, laxity in law enforcement, and poor coordination and cooperation among different responsible actors. The study has established that, indeed, the urban land use planning processes are not responsive to and legally capable of meeting an increasing variety of demands for planned urban residential housing in Tanzania. There are also institutional problems with regard to finance, cooperation and coordination, law enforcement and personnel. The study recommends the following: law reforms, proactive planning, control of rural urban migration, formulation of urban land use planning policy, pro-poor housing initiatives, regulation of land markets, operationalization of the land compensation fund, coordination, and political will and commitment.