Surrender and Re-alienation of Land

Application for the Surrender and Discharge of Lands

Land eligible for surrender or discharge:

The relevant land administrator must submit the application for surrender or discharge.

How to Apply

1. Use the form in the Director General of Lands and Mines Circular No. 2/2015. The relevant land administrator must sign it.
2. Include a shaded plan showing the area proposed for surrender or discharge.
3. Include a valuation report for that area from the Valuation and Property Services Department.
4. State whether it is a federal or state project and identify its source of funding.
5. State whether any construction, buildings or development are involved.
6. State when entry to the land is required. For urgent cases, a meeting or site visit may be arranged. If appropriate, permission to enter the land may be given while the surrender or discharge application awaits approval.
7. If replacement land is offered, include its plan and valuation report with the application.
8. Submit the completed application to: