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Compulsory Acquisition of Land (Guernsey) Law, 1949.

Country/Territory
Guernsey (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1949 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Land tenure Expropriation Private land Procedural matters Public land Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Europe, North Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Law provides for acquisition of private land by the States Treasury Department on behalf of public bodies for purposes of public interest. The law sets out procedures for such acquisition (by compulsory purchase order) and compensation to the former owner. The Act also provides for temporary possession of land by the States and control or use of and access to land (both also to be executed by orders).

Full text
English
Website
www.guernseylegalresources.gg

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Compulsory Acquisition of Land (Guernsey) (Prescribed Forms) Regulations, 2012 (G.S.I. No. 30 of 2012).

Legislation | Guernsey (UK) | 2012

Keyword: Land tenure, Lease, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX