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What is included in the definition of survey work?
What is included in the definition of survey work?
Which method is NOT considered part of survey work?
Which method is NOT considered part of survey work?
Who is exempt from penalties for violating survey regulations?
Who is exempt from penalties for violating survey regulations?
Which of the following is NOT a specified method for conducting survey work?
Which of the following is NOT a specified method for conducting survey work?
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What are the potential penalties for individuals violating survey regulations on summary conviction?
What are the potential penalties for individuals violating survey regulations on summary conviction?
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Who is responsible for paying compensation to property owners when their property is transferred to the Minister?
Who is responsible for paying compensation to property owners when their property is transferred to the Minister?
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What will determine the location of the High Court for disputes regarding compensation?
What will determine the location of the High Court for disputes regarding compensation?
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From where will expenses incurred by the Minister be paid?
From where will expenses incurred by the Minister be paid?
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Which Act is mentioned as applying throughout the federation?
Which Act is mentioned as applying throughout the federation?
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Who decides disputes regarding the amount of compensation?
Who decides disputes regarding the amount of compensation?
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What is the minimum notice period required before commencing survey work according to the Survey Co-ordination Act, 1962?
What is the minimum notice period required before commencing survey work according to the Survey Co-ordination Act, 1962?
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What should the notice provided to the Director include?
What should the notice provided to the Director include?
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What action can the Director take after receiving the notice?
What action can the Director take after receiving the notice?
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Which of the following is NOT required in the notice sent to the Director?
Which of the following is NOT required in the notice sent to the Director?
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What may be included in the counter-notice issued by the Director?
What may be included in the counter-notice issued by the Director?
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What must be done before printing or using aerial films?
What must be done before printing or using aerial films?
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What information must be provided to the Director within one month of completing the work?
What information must be provided to the Director within one month of completing the work?
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What should be done if government survey marks are within ten miles of the work location?
What should be done if government survey marks are within ten miles of the work location?
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Who must receive a copy of each map created during the survey work?
Who must receive a copy of each map created during the survey work?
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What is the ownership status of survey marks established under specific conditions?
What is the ownership status of survey marks established under specific conditions?
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What is one of the main focuses of the SURCON Codes of Ethics?
What is one of the main focuses of the SURCON Codes of Ethics?
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Which type of survey includes both cadastral and engineering surveys?
Which type of survey includes both cadastral and engineering surveys?
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What does the SURCON Regulations primarily govern?
What does the SURCON Regulations primarily govern?
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Which decree addresses the private practice prohibition for certain professions?
Which decree addresses the private practice prohibition for certain professions?
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What is essential for executing survey work to ensure proper organization?
What is essential for executing survey work to ensure proper organization?
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What is the primary objective of the Surveyors Council of Nigeria regarding survey laws?
What is the primary objective of the Surveyors Council of Nigeria regarding survey laws?
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Which act regulates the demarcation and survey of cadastral boundaries in Nigeria?
Which act regulates the demarcation and survey of cadastral boundaries in Nigeria?
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What does the Land Use Act of 1978 primarily govern?
What does the Land Use Act of 1978 primarily govern?
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Which ordinance emphasizes provisions for roads in land development?
Which ordinance emphasizes provisions for roads in land development?
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What is one of the main responsibilities outlined for the Surveyors Council of Nigeria?
What is one of the main responsibilities outlined for the Surveyors Council of Nigeria?
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What is an Act in the context of survey laws?
What is an Act in the context of survey laws?
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Which ordinance vested the power to appoint 'Official Surveyors' in the Governor-General?
Which ordinance vested the power to appoint 'Official Surveyors' in the Governor-General?
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What change did the Survey Ordinance of 1948 introduce?
What change did the Survey Ordinance of 1948 introduce?
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What was the main purpose of Ordinance No. 13, 1918?
What was the main purpose of Ordinance No. 13, 1918?
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Which document is defined as an authoritative direction used during Colonial Rule?
Which document is defined as an authoritative direction used during Colonial Rule?
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What is the primary purpose of Ordinance No. 11 of 1955?
What is the primary purpose of Ordinance No. 11 of 1955?
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What does Section 1 of Cap 194 of 1958 focus on?
What does Section 1 of Cap 194 of 1958 focus on?
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Which of the following is included in Section 2 of Cap 194 of 1958?
Which of the following is included in Section 2 of Cap 194 of 1958?
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What aspect of surveyor's work is addressed in the regulations?
What aspect of surveyor's work is addressed in the regulations?
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What is required for the submission of survey documents?
What is required for the submission of survey documents?
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What is a boundary defined as in the context of property rights?
What is a boundary defined as in the context of property rights?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of intra-national boundaries?
Which of the following is NOT an example of intra-national boundaries?
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How are international boundaries often established?
How are international boundaries often established?
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What does the air space limit extend up to as defined in maritime boundaries?
What does the air space limit extend up to as defined in maritime boundaries?
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Which of the following best describes how sea boundaries are determined?
Which of the following best describes how sea boundaries are determined?
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What is included in the Survey Coordination Act of 1962?
What is included in the Survey Coordination Act of 1962?
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What was a consequence of the Survey Act No. 25 of 1964?
What was a consequence of the Survey Act No. 25 of 1964?
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Which body regulates the professional discipline of surveyors as per the current laws?
Which body regulates the professional discipline of surveyors as per the current laws?
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Which amendment abolished the requirement for countersignature on maps by Surveyors-General?
Which amendment abolished the requirement for countersignature on maps by Surveyors-General?
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What is a mandatory action required by the Survey Coordination Act regarding survey documents?
What is a mandatory action required by the Survey Coordination Act regarding survey documents?
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Study Notes
Survey Procedures in Nigeria
- All aerial films must be examined before printing or use.
- Surveyors must provide two copies of all maps and plans to the Director of Federal Surveys within a month of completing the work.
- The original negatives of aerial photographs and field observations must be submitted as well.
- If survey marks owned by the government are within ten miles of the work location, the work must connect to them.
- The Director must send a copy of each map to the Surveyor-General of the Region.
- Survey marks established under subsection (3) (a) and those with details provided to the Director are assigned ownership to the Minister, and are free from encumbrances.
Definition of Survey Work
- Survey work involves determining the shape and size of any part of the land's surface, including natural features.
- Survey work includes: traverse, levels, measurements using radio transmission, radar, or electromagnetic means, topographical and hydrographic surveys, terrestrial photography, aerial photography, heighting of points, and astronomical observations.
- Exclusions: activities undertaken for the Nigeria Army, Navy, Air Force, or Survey Departments, and boundary surveys solely for property purposes.
Penalties for Violating Survey Regulations
- Individuals violating survey regulations face a fine up to £200 on summary conviction, and up to £500 on indictment for the same offense.
- Corporate offenses occur when committed with the consent or negligence of a director, manager, secretary, or other similar officer.
Section 3 of Compensation Act
- Any person whose property is transferred to the Minister or incurs expenses or losses due to sections (3) or (5) of the Act receives adequate compensation.
- Compensation is paid by the Minister, and disputes are resolved by a High Court in the location of the property or associated survey.
- The Minister's expenses are paid from funds allocated by Parliament.
Survey Coordination Act 1962
- The Survey Coordination Act of 1962 governs aspects of surveying not covered by Cap 194 of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 1958, including aerial photography, photogrammetric mapping, hydrographic surveys, engineering surveys, and geodetic surveys.
Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON)
- SURCON was established by Act No 44 of 1989 and focuses on the registration of surveyors, professional discipline of surveyors, and regulations of the surveying profession.
Delimitation of Maritime Boundaries
- Boundaries are a matter of law and separate property rights.
- Boundaries can be described numerically, graphically, verbally, or in combinations.
- Intra-national boundaries include state, LGA, interfamily land, town boundaries, and inter-state boundaries.
- International boundaries are established by treaties and can be for land or sea, as well as airspace.
- The UNCLOS recognizes four categories of sovereignty of coastal countries over adjacent/surrounding seas.
- International land boundaries may have beacons, walls, or buoys, while sea boundaries are determined from charts.
Land Administration in Nigeria
- Land tenure, land registration, the Land Use Act 1978, Building Line Regulations, Land Development (Provision for Roads) Ordinance, and boundary dispute surveys are all key areas of land administration in Nigeria.
Professional Practice
- The SURCON Rules and Regulations for the Control of Survey Practice and Disciplinary Procedure are essential for understanding professional conduct.
- Understanding the SURCON Codes of Ethics is paramount.
- Survey specifications include large-scale surveys (cadastral and engineering), geodetic surveys and GPS, photogrammetry and remote sensing, hydrographic surveys, mining, oil and gas surveys.
- Survey arrangements, costing of survey work using Professional Scale of Fees, and private practice decrees are crucial components of professional practice.
Survey Laws and Regulations
- Laws are Acts of Parliament, Regulations are codes of practice, Ordinances were used during British Colonial rule, Decrees were used during Military rule, and Edicts are orders or proclamations issued by an authority (e.g. a State Government) .
Evolution of Survey Laws and Regulations
- Important enactments include: Ordinance No. 10 of 1897, Ordinance No. 13 of 1918, Survey Ordinance of 1948, Ordinance No. 29 of 1952, Ordinance No. 11 of 1955, Cap 194 of 1958, The Survey Coordination Act of 1962, and The Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON) Act of 1989.
- The Survey (Examinations and Licensing of Surveyors) (Amendment) Regulations, 1970 details amendments affecting the profession.
Key Concepts and Components
- Understand the rules and regulations for registration/enrolment under the various cadres of surveying, demarcation and survey of cadastral boundaries in Nigeria, demarcation and survey of mines fields, the provisions of the Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON) Act 1989, the Town Planners (Registration, etc) Act 1988 and the Land Use Act 1978.
- Understand The Survey Coordination Act 1962, the United Nations on delimitation of maritime boundaries, and international boundaries on land and air.
Surveyors Licensing Board
- The licensing board controls the licensing process for surveyors as well as their professional conduct.
- Understand the set-up and duties of the Surveyors Licensing Board.
- Understand the Disciplinary Committee, which handles issues related to surveyor misconduct.
- Understand how to execute cadastral surveys, including definitions of relevant terms.
Key Components of Survey Work
- Understand accuracy and instrument specifications for surveying work.
- Know how to connect property surveys to control beacons, define local origins, and implement field observation procedures and the booking system.
- Understand how to place and construct property beacons and the nature of cadastral plans.
- Understand the submission process for survey documents.
- Become familiar with key survey acts and regulations.
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This quiz explores the essential procedures and definitions related to survey work in Nigeria. It covers topics such as aerial film examination, submission of maps, and ownership of survey marks. Test your understanding of the regulations governing survey practices.
