Acquisition of Land Act 1984. Country/Territory Isle of Man (UK) Document type Legislation Date 1984 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to consolidate with amendments the Lands Clauses Act 1871, the Public Authorities Acquisition of Land Acts 1923 to 1948 and other enactments relating to the acquisition of land by public authorities and others; and for connected purposes. Subject Land & soil Keyword Expropriation Land-use planning Agricultural land Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Abstract This Act provides with respect to the acquisition of land on the basis of a resolution of Tynwald for public purposes and compensation in relation with such acquisition. It, among other things, sets out the procedure for authorising compulsory purchase; requires disputes to be solved by an established procedure which includes arbitration; provides for acquisition by agreement; purchase or redeem of the interest of the mortgagee of any of the land; presumption of planning approval (also in respect of land used for agricultural purposes). Full text English Website legislation.gov.im