Head Of Family (accountability) Act 1985 (pndcl 114)

HEAD OF FAMILY (ACCOUNTABILITY) ACT 1985 (PNDCL 114)

Section 1 - Head Of Family To Be Accountable

Section 2 - Application To Court For Order To Account

Section 3 - Court To Order Account

Section 4 - Interpretation

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All Pre-1992 Legislation	Year
COTTON DEVELOPMENT BOARD ACT 1969 (NLCD 353)	1969
BORDER DEMARCATION COMMISSION ACT 1968 (NLCD 235)	1968
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT 1969 (NLCD 371)	1969
ARMS AND AMMUNITION ACT 1972 (NRCD 9)	1972
FOREST PROTECTION ACT 1974 (NRCD 243)	1974
MERCURY ACT 1989 (PNDCL 217)	1989
RENT CONTROL LAW 1986 (PNDCL 138)	1986
DATA PROCESSING CONTROL BOARD ACT 1976 (SMCD 19)	1976
PUBLIC PROPERTY PROTECTION ACT 1977 (SMCD 140)	1977
BILLS OF LADING ACT 1961 (ACT 42)	1961
DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITIES ACT 1962 (ACT 148)	1962
FOREIGN ENLISTMENT ACT 1961 (ACT 75)	1961
OIL IN NAVIGABLE WATERS ACT 1964 (ACT 235)	1964
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION) ACT 1979 (AFRCD 67)	1979
COMMITTEE OF INQUIRY (STATE HOUSING CORPORATION) (IMPLEMENTATION OF FINDINGS) ACT 1979 (AFRCD 69)	1979
CONFISCATED ASSETS (RECOVERY AND DISPOSAL) COMMITTEE ACT 1979 (AFRCD 25)	1979
COURTS (DELIVERY OF JUDGMENTS) ACT 1979 (AFRCD 21)	1979
ECONOMIC PLANTS PROTECTION ACT 1979 (AFRCD 47)	1979
GHANA NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CHILDREN ACT 1979 (AFRCD 66)	1979
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS (PROTECTION) ACT 1979 (AFRCD 58)	1979
MOTOR VEHICLES (DUPLICATE INSURANCE CERTIFICATE) ACT 1979 (AFRCD 35)	1979
PROFESSIONAL BODIES REGISTRATION (RESTORATION) ACT 1979 (AFRCD 27)	1979
PROHIBITION OF SALE OF BEER AND SPIRITS (PRIVATE HOUSES) ACT 1979 (AFRCD 33)	1979
PUBLIC SERVANTS (CONTROL OF PROVISION OF BUNGALOWS) ACT 1979 ( AFRCD 34)	1979
TAXATION (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) ACT 1979 (AFRCD 13)	1979
TRADE PROHIBITION (COMPANIES AND DIRECTORS) (NO. 2) ACT 1979 (AFRCD 65)	1979
TRADE PROHIBITION (COMPANIES AND DIRECTORS) ACT 1979 (AFRCD 64)	1979
ADA-SONGOR LAGOON (SITE FOR SALT INDUSTRY) (VESTING) ACT 1992 (PNDCL 287)	1992
AUCTION SALES ACT 1989 (PNDCL 230)	1989
CIVIL SERVICE ACT 1993 (PNDCL 327)	1993
CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF BUSHFIRES ACT 1990 (PNDCL 229)	1990
COUNCIL OF INDIGENOUS BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS ACT 1993 (PNDCL 312)	1993
DIVESTITURE OF STATE INTERESTS (IMPLEMENTATION) ACT 1993 (PNDCL 326)	1993
FINANCE LEASE ACT 1993 (PNDCL 331)	1993
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (NON-BANKING) ACT 1993 (PNDCL 328)	1993
GHANA INDUSTRIAL HOLDING CORPORATION (DISSOLUTION) ACT 1993 (PNDCL 324)	1993
GHANA NATIONAL THEATRE ACT 1991 (PNDCL 259)	1991
GHANA NATIONAL TRADING CORPORATION (VESTING OF PROPERTIES) ACT 1991 (PNDCL 315)	1991
GREATER ACCRA REGION ACT 1982 (PNDCL 26)	1982
HEAD OF FAMILY (ACCOUNTABILITY) ACT 1985 (PNDCL 114)	1985
HEMANG LANDS (ACQUISITION AND COMPENSATION) ACT 1992 (PNDCL 294)	1992
HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE ACT 1993 (PNDCL 329)	1993
IMMIGRATION SERVICE ACT 1989 (PNDCL 226)	1989
INCOME TAX (DELIVERY OF RETURNS) ACT 1988 (PNDCL 201)	1988
INTERIM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES (PUBLIC BOARDS AND CORPORATIONS) ACT 1982 (PNDCL 6)	1982
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ACT 1986 (PNDCL 143)	1986
LEGAL SEIZURE OF IVORIAN AND GHANAIAN FARMS (ABATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS) ACT 1992 (PNDCL 305)	1992
LEGAL SERVICE ACT 1993 (PNDCL 320)	1993
MARITIME ZONES (DELIMITATION) ACT 1986 (PNDCL 159)	1986
MINING RIGHTS, LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES (IMPOSITION OF FEES) (CONSOLIDATED AMENDMENTS) ACT 1983 (PNDCL 67)	1983
WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (PROTECTION) ACT 1958 (NO. 41 OF 1958)	1958
WILD ANIMALS PRESERVATION ACT 1961 (ACT 43)	1961
WHOLESALE FISH MARKETING ACT 1963 (ACT 156)	1963
VOLTA RIVER PROJECT (SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS) ACT 1962 (ACT 96)	1962
VISITING FORCES ACT 1962 (ACT 117)	1962
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA ACT 1961 (ACT 79)	1961
TRUSTEES (INCORPORATION) ACT 1962 (ACT 106)	1962
YENDI SKIN AFFAIRS (MATTERS CONSEQUENTIAL TO SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT OF 17TH DECEMBER, 1986) ACT, 1987 (PNDCL 179)	1987
TIMBER CONCESSIONS (REVESTING) LAW, 1982 (PNDCL 17)	1982
ROAD TRAFFIC OFFENCES (POWERS OF ARREST) LAW, 1992 (PNDCL 304)	1992
PRISONS SERVICE (PENSIONS) LAW, 1987 (PNDCL 168)	1987
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION ACT, 1987 (PNDCL 187)	1987
SPECIAL MILITARY TRIBUNAL LAW, 1982 (PNDCL 19)	1982
SMALL-SCALE GOLD MINING LAW, 1989 (PNDCL 218)	1989
STUDENT LOANS SCHEME LAW, 1992 (PNDC 276)	1992
OSU STOOL PROPERTY (SEIZURE) LAW, 1982 (PNDCL 38)	1982
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON WOMEN AND DEVELOPMENT (INTERIM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE) LAW, 1987 (PNDCL 174)	1987
STATE ENTERPRISES COMMISSION LAW, 1987 (PNDCL 170)	1987
STATISTICAL SERVICE LAW, 1985 (PNDCL 135)	1985
WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL LAW, 1991 (PNDCL 255)	1991
UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES LAW, 1992 (PNDCL 279)	1992
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST LAW, 1992 (PNDCL 278)	1992
VETERINARY SURGEONS LAW, 1992 (PNDCL 305C)	1992
NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD LAW, 1993 (PNDCL 317)	1993
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS LAW, 1992 (PNDCL 285)	1992
REGIONAL MARITIME ACADEMY LAW, 1982 (PNDCL 33)	1982
NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CULTURE LAW, 1990 (PNDCL 238)	1990
PROTOCOL ON PATENTS AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGNS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATION FOR ENGLISH-SPEAKING AFRICA (ESARIPO) (RATIFICATION) LAW, 1985 (PNDCL 137)	1985
POLYTECHNIC LAW, 1992 (PNDCL 321)	1992
PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION) LAW, 1984 (PNDCL 84)	1984
PETROLEUM INCOME TAX LAW, 1987 (PNDCL 188)	1987
SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, 1991 (PNDCL 247)	1991
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE LAW, 1992 (PNDCL 284)	1992
REFUGEE LAW, 1992 (PNDCL 305D)	1992
NARCOTIC DRUGS (CONTROL, ENFORCEMENT AND SANCTIONS) LAW, 1990 (PNDCL 236)	1990
SECURITIES INDUSTRY LAW, 1993 (PNDCL 333)	1993
LANDED PROPERTIES OF GHANA RUBBER ESTATES LIMITED AND FIRESTONE GHANA LIMITED (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT, 1977 (SMCD 84)	1977
GHANA TOBACCO COMPANY LIMITED (TOBACCO PURCHASES) ACT, 1978 (SMCD 174)	1978
ELECTIONS AND PUBLIC OFFICES DISQUALIFICATION (DISQUALIFIED PERSONS) ACT, 1978 (SMCD 216)	1978
CUSTOM HOUSE AGENTS (LICENSING) ACT, 1978 (SMCD 188)	1978
COCOA INDUSTRY AND GHANA COCOA MARKETING BOARD (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1978 (SMCD 204)	1978
NATIONAL FILM AND TELEVISION INSTITUTE ACT, 1978 (SMCD 151)	1978
IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT, 1977 (SMCD 85)	1977
GHANA NATIONAL PLAYING FIELDS BOARD ACT, 1977 (SMCD 107)	1977
GHANA PRECISION METALS CORPORATION ACT, 1977 (SMCD 105)	1977
GHANA RAILWAY CORPORATION ACT, 1977 (SMCD 95)	1977
WENCHI PARAMOUNT STOOL AFFAIRS ACT, 1976 (SMCD 64)	1976
TIMBER INDUSTRY AND GHANA TIMBER MARKETING BOARD (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1977 (SMCD 128)	1977
PROHIBITED ORGANISATIONS ACT, 1976 (SMCD 20)	1976
NATIONAL MORTGAGE, FINANCING AND GUARANTEE SCHEME ACT, 1976 (SMCD 23)	1976
PENSIONS AND SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, 1975 (SMCD 8)	1975
REFERENDUM ACT, 1977 (SMCD 143)	1977
SPORTS ACT, 1976 (SMCD 54)	1976
ABANDONED PROPERTY (DISPOSAL) ACT, 1974 (NRCD 308)	1974
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES CORPORATION ACT, 1973 (NRCD 193)	1973
CASINO REVENUE TAX ACT, 1973 (NRCD 200)	1973
BUDGET (SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS) ACT, 1974 (NRCD 274)	1974
COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY (IMPLEMENTATION OF FINDINGS) ACT, 1974 (NRCD 261)	1974
COCOA DUTY ACT, 1974 (NRCD 265)	1974
CASINO LICENSING ACT, 1975 (NRCD 320)	1975
COUNCIL FOR LAW REPORTING ACT, 1972 (NRCD 64)	1972
CENTRE FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INTO PLANT MEDICINE ACT, 1975 (NRCD 344)	1975
CONVEYANCING ACT, 1973 (NRCD 175)	1973
GREATER ACCRA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (VESTING OF STONE QUARRIES) ACT, 1973 (NRCD 218)	1973
GHANA TOURIST BOARD ACT, 1973 (NRCD 224)	1973
GHANA LEGION ACT, 1974 (NRCD 285)	1974
GAMBLING MACHINES ACT, 1973 (NRCD 174)	1973
DIAMONDS ACT, 1972 (NRCD 32)	1972
FOREIGN EXCHANGE ACT, 1972 (NRCD 44)	1972
GHANA SHIPPERS COUNCIL ACT, 1974 (NRCD 254)	1974
GHANA COMMERCIAL BANK ACT, 1972 (NRCD 115)	1972
INDEMNITY ACT, 1973 (NRCD 227)	1973
LICENSED BUYING AGENTS CONTROL ACT, 1972 (NRCD 56)	1972
LAW REFORM COMMISSION ACT, 1975 (NRCD 325)	1975
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON WOMEN AND DEVELOPMENT ACT, 1975 (NRCD 322)	1975
MEAT MARKETING BOARD ACT, 1972 (NRCD 42)	1972
GHANAIAN ENTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT ACT, 1975 (NRCD 330)	1975
MENTAL HEALTH ACT, 1972 (NRCD 30)	1972
MORTGAGES ACT, 1972 (NRCD 96)	1972
NATIONAL SAVINGS AND CREDIT BANK ACT, 1972 (NRCD 38)	1972
HIRE-PURCHASE ACT, 1974 (NRCD 292)	1974
LIMITATION ACT, 1972 (NRCD 54)	1972
OATHS ACT, 1972 (NRCD 6)	1972
RED CROSS EMBLEM (CONTROL) ACT, 1973 (NRCD 216)	1973
PUBLIC LANDS (PROTECTION) ACT, 1974 (NRCD 240)	1974
PRICES AND INCOMES BOARD ACT, 1972 (NRCD 119)	1972
NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL ACT, 1974 (NRCD 241)	1974
PROFESSIONAL BODIES REGISTRATION ACT, 1973 (NRCD 143)	1973
PUBLIC SERVANTS (HOUSING LOANS SCHEME) ACT, 1975 (NRCD 319)	1975
OMNIBUS SERVICES ACT, 1972 (NRCD 71)	1972
NURSES AND MIDWIVES ACT, 1972 (NRCD 117)	1972
PRISONS SERVICE ACT, 1972 (NRCD 46)	1972
YENDI SKIN AFFAIRS ACT, 1974 (NRCD 299)	1974
TRANSFER OF ASSETS (GIHOC SUGAR ESTATES) ACT, 1973 (NRCD 169)	1973
STATUTE LAW REVISION ACT, 1973 (NRCD 184)	1973
TAX COLLECTION (RECEIPTS, ETC.) ACT, 1975 (NRCD 349)	1975
STATE FISHING CORPORATION AND GHANA COLD STORES LIMITED (MERGER) ACT, 1974 (NRCD 304)	1974
TIMBER OPERATIONS (GOVERNMENT PARTICIPATION) ACT, 1972 (NRCD 139)	1972
RIGHT-HAND TRAFFIC ACT, 1973 (NRCD 212)	1973
SEEDS (CERTIFICATION AND STANDARDS) ACT, 1972 (NRCD 100)	1972
TREES AND TIMBER ACT, 1974 (NRCD 273)	1974
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS ACT, 1973 (NRCD 140)	1973
STANDARDS ACT, 1973 (NRCD 173)	1973
TEMA FOOD COMPLEX CORPORATION ACT, 1973 (NRCD 176)	1973
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ACT, 1975 (NRCD 326)	1975
STATUTE LAW REVISION ACT, 1969 (NLCD 355)	1969
CONSULAR RELATIONS ACT, 1967 (NLCD 150)	1967
TEMA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT, 1966 (NLCD 108)	1966
STATE GOLD MINING CORPORATION (ACQUISITION OF ASSETS) ACT, 1967 (NLCD 204)	1967
SCOUTS AND GUIDES ACT, 1969 (NLCD 399)	1969
CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES ACT, 1968 (NLCD 252)	1968
GHANA BROADCASTING CORPORATION ACT, 1968 (NLCD 226)	1968
GHANA ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ACT, 1968, (NLCD 291)	1968
ARCHITECTS ACT, 1969 (NLCD 357)	1969
GENERAL KOTOKA TRUST ACT, 1969 (NLCD 339)	1969
TELEVISION LICENSING ACT, 1966 (NLCD 89)	1966
COCOA INDUSTRY (REGULATION) (CONSOLIDATION) ACT, 1968 (NLCD 278)	1968
BEGGARS AND DESTITUTES ACT, 1969 (NLCD 392)	1969
ARMED FORCES PENSIONS (CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES) ACT, 1967 (NLCD 166)	1967
RESTRICTION ON USE OF MILITARY UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT ACT, 1967 (NLCD 177)	1967
ARMED FORCES (REVISED PENSIONS PROVISIONS) ACT, 1967 (NLCD 187)	1967
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1968 (NLCD 245)	1968
MINERALS ACT AND REGULATIONS (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1969 (NLCD 344)	1969
RENTS STABILIZATION ACTS (REPEAL) ACT, 1966 (NLCD 49)	1966
OPERATION OF STATE HOUSING CORPORATION (RECOVERY OF PROPERTIES) ACT, 1969 (NLCD 335)	1969
MINERALS ACT AND REGULATIONS (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) ACT, 1968 (NLCD 315)	1968
GHANA TIMBER MARKETING BOARD (RECOVERY OF LOANS) ACT, 1968 (NLCD 294)	1968
NATIONAL MUSEUM ACT - 1969, (NLCD 387)	1969
GHANA INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS ACT, 1969 (NLCD 404)	1969
GHANA EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL ACT, 1969 (NLCD 396)	1969
LEGAL PROFESSION (PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETIQUETTE) RULES, 1969 (LI 613)	1969
GHANA STANDARDS BOARD (FOOD, DRUGS AND OTHER GOODS) GENERAL LABELLING RULES, 1992 (L.I 1541)	1992
EVIDENCE ACT, 1975 (NRCD 323)	1975
STATE HOUSING CORPORATION (EJECTMENT) ACT, 1970 (ACT 322)	1970
RESTRICTION ON TRANSFER OF ASSETS ACT, 1970 (ACT 323)	1970
PUBLIC CONVEYANCING ACT, 1965 (ACT 302)	1965
STATUTORY DECLARATIONS ACT, 1971 (ACT 389)	1971
STATUTE LAW REVISION ACT, 1971 (ACT 368)	1971
PUBLIC AND PRESIDENTIAL SEALS ACT, 1970 (ACT 342)	1970
WILLS ACT, 1971 (ACT 360)	1971
PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF PESTS AND DISEASES OF PLANTS ACT, 1965 (ACT 307)	1965
REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS AND DEATHS ACT, 1965 (ACT 301)	1965
AFRICA DEFENCE (GHANA) ACT, 1965 (ACT 313)	1965
ANATOMY ACT,1965 (ACT 280)	1965
BAST FIBRES DEVELOPMENT BOARD ACT, 1970 (ACT 326)	1970
HOSPITAL FEES ACT, 1971 (ACT 387)	1971
GHANA LIBRARY BOARD ACT, 1970 (ACT 327)	1970
LOANS ACT, 1970 (ACT 335)	1970
GHANA WATER AND SEWERAGE CORPORATION ACT, 1965 (ACT 310)	1965
MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ACT, 1971 (ACT 367)	1971
CHIEFTAINCY ACT, 1971 (ACT 370)	1971
FACTORIES, OFFICES AND SHOPS ACT, 1970 (ACT 328)	1970
AIRPORT TAX ACT, 1963 (ACT 209)	1963
ACTS OF PARLIAMENT ACT, 1960 (CA 7)	1960
AVOIDANCE OF DISCRIMINATION ACT, 1957 (NO. 38 OF 1957)	1957
BILLS OF EXCHANGE ACT, 1961 (ACT 55)	1961
ARBITRATION ACT, 1961 (ACT 38)	1961
ADMINISTRATION OF LANDS ACT, 1962, (ACT 123)	1962
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT AND CO-OPERATIVE BANK ACT, 1965 (ACT 286)	1965
FARM LANDS (PROTECTION) ACT, 1962 (ACT 107)	1962
GHANA ISRAEL TRADE AND PAYMENTS AGREEMENT ACT, 1959 (NO. 62 OF 1959)	1959
HABEAS CORPUS ACT, 1964 (ACT 244)	1964
HOTEL PROPRIETORS ACT, 1957 (NO. 20 OF 1957)	1957
BOOK AND NEWSPAPER REGISTRATION ACT, 1961 (ACT 73)	1961
CONTRACTS ACT, 1960 (ACT 25)	1960
CINEMATOGRAPH ACT, 1961 (ACT 76)	1961
FOOTBALL POOLS AUTHORITY ACT, 1961 (ACT 78)	1961
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS ACT, 1963 (ACT 170)	1963
EDUCATION ACT, 1961 (ACT 87)	1961
CURRENCY ACT, 1964 (ACT 242)	1964
CIVIL LIABILITY ACT, 1963 (ACT 176)	1963
INCORPORATED PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS ACT, 1962 (ACT 152)	1962
BODIES CORPORATE (OFFICIAL LIQUIDATIONS) ACT, 1963 (ACT 180)	1963
THE SURVEY ACT, 1962 (ACT 127)	1962
LAND REGISTRY ACT, 1962 (ACT 122)	1962
ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT, 1961 (ACT 63)	1961