land claims commission

A land claims commission is a government body tasked with addressing and resolving land disputes involving indigenous or customary land users. Its role is to investigate claims of land rights, provide fair recognition of traditional land ownership, and facilitate restitution or compensation when land is unjustly taken or continues to be disputed. The commission aims to promote justice, reconciliation, and peaceful coexistence between indigenous communities and other landholders, ensuring that historical land injustices are acknowledged and remedied within the legal framework.