[Emma Murphy]

Hi,

Just wondering is there scope in the LGA for Council to declare/decide that a parcel of land will be non-rateable or not generate rates??

I’m not sure if it is what 555(6) or 556(4) is trying to say or not….not the best written sentence.

We have a VG clean up parcel of land, which is a cemetery, the title is held by the person buried in it, and Council would prefer to just make it non-rateable.

[Andrew Butcher]

Hi Emma
It would appear that you have done a ‘ratepayer read’ of the act and selected sections/paragraphs to suit limited circumstances.
Sections 555(6) and 556(4) really should be read in conjunction with 555(5) and 556(3) respectively. I would also consider 554 that says all land is rateable unless exempt, raising a couple of questions in the situation provided.
Am I correct that the cemetery is privately owned? If so then really you will need to rate the land, however from a practical point of view I can understand why you would be looking for ways not to.
Hope this is helpful.
Regards,
Andrew

[Emma Murphy]

Many thanks Andrew for clarity….clearly I’m still coming off Christmas holidays or lack there off!!

[David Grima]

Emma,
How did Andrew’s comments help you? 🙂
David

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