UK Act of Parliament 1961 c. 55 United Kingdom

Crown Estate Act 1961

An Act to make new provision in place of the Crown Lands Acts 1829 to 1936 as to the powers exercisable by the Crown Estate Commissioners for the management of the Crown Estate, to transfer to the management of the Minister of Works certain land of the Crown Estate in …

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Status
In Force
Penalty ceiling
Prosecution 1 of 4 obligations carry a fine up to £5. 3 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

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Plus 3 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

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What it requires

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s.001 Continuance of Crown Estate Commissioners, and general provisions as to their constitution and functions. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Crown Estate Commissioners must maintain and enhance value and returnCrown / Minister / Government department
s.002 Reports and accounts of Commissioners. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Crown Estate Commissioners must report annually and keep proper accountsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.005 Special provisions as to particular properties. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Crown Estate Commissioners must maintain Windsor Estate as Royal park and forestCrown / Minister / Government department
s.006 Powers to make regulations for land open to public. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to comply with Crown Estate land regulationsAny Person

Fine up to £5

8 other provisions — procedural and definitional
s.003 General provisions as to course of management. (opens in a new tab)
s.003 Power of the Commissioners to borrow etc
s.003 Restriction on permanently disposing of interest in seabed etc
s.004 Grants for public or charitable purposes. (opens in a new tab)
s.007 Powers of Minister of Works in Regent’s Park. (opens in a new tab)
s.008 Miscellaneous provisions as to transfers of and title to property. (opens in a new tab)
s.009 Savings, transitional provisions and repeals. (opens in a new tab)
s.010 Short title, extent and interpretation. (opens in a new tab)
Schedules

Schedules

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11 other schedules
s.schedule first para.1 (1) There shall be such number of commissioners, not exceeding...
s.schedule first para.2 (1) The Commissioners shall have an official seal, which shall...
s.schedule first para.3 The Commissioners shall have power to regulate their own procedure,...
s.schedule first para.4 (1) The Commissioners may appoint, for employment in their office,...
s.schedule first para.5 The salaries and expenses of the Commissioners, including the remuneration...
s.schedule first para.6 In relation to any order or regulations made by the...
s.schedule second para.1 (1) The following provisions of the Crown Lands Acts 1829...
s.schedule second para.2 There shall also continue in force the following provisions, as...
s.schedule second para.3 (1) Except as provided by sections seven and eight of...
s.schedule second para.4 (1) Where by virtue of any enactment repealed by this...
s.schedule second para.5 (1) For the purpose of any enactment passed before this...

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