Section 42 Land Use Act

Section 42 of the Nigerian Land Use Act is about Proceedings for recovery of rent in respect of certificate of occupancy, etc. It is under Part VII (Jurisdiction of High Courts and other courts) of the Act.

(1) Proceedings for the recovery of rent payable in respect of any certificate of occupancy may be taken before a Magistrate Court of competent jurisdiction by and in the name of the Chief Lands Officer or by and in the name of any other officer appointed by the Governor in that behalf.

(2) Proceedings for the recovery of rent payable in respect of any customary right of occupancy may be taken by and in the name of the Local Government concerned in the area court or customary court or any court of equivalent jurisdiction.