Valuation of Land Order 2004 (TAS)

The Valuation of Land Order 2004 is a decision issued by the Minister for Environment and Planning in Tasmania, Judy Jackson. The order pertains to the mandated fresh valuations of lands within specific municipal areas in the state. The involved municipalities are Central Highlands, Devonport, Kentish, Sorell, and West Coast. The order was issued under section 20(11) of the Valuation of Land Act 2001 and took effect on 28 June 2004. It was published in the Gazette on 12 May 2004 and is administered by the Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment.

The legal issues addressed in this case revolve around the timing and implementation of fresh valuations of land within the specified municipal areas. The order sets a definitive date, 2 July 2004, before which the first fresh valuation of these lands must be completed. This directive is aimed at ensuring that land valuations are up-to-date and reflect current market conditions, which is crucial for various administrative and fiscal purposes.

The court's reasoning in this case was based on the statutory mandate provided by section 20(11) of the Valuation of Land Act 2001. The order was issued to enforce the legislative requirement for timely and accurate land valuations within the designated municipalities. The court found that the specified date of 2 July 2004 was necessary to meet the statutory obligations and ensure that the valuations were conducted in a timely and efficient manner. The decision was administrative in nature, focusing on the implementation of legislative directives.

The final order mandates that the first fresh valuation of lands within the municipal areas of Central Highlands, Devonport, Kentish, Sorell, and West Coast must be completed before 2 July 2004. This directive ensures that the land valuations are current and comply with the statutory requirements set forth by the Valuation of Land Act 2001.