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Expropriation Act 1975.

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
1975 (1994)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the expropriation of land and other property for public and certain other purposes; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Expropriation Liability/compensation Court/tribunal Right of use Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Act provides for the expropriation and taking for use of land and other property (movable or immovable), by the Minister of Public Works (in certain cases including an executive committee) or by certain local authorities, for public and certain other purposes. Notice of expropriation to owners as well as offers of compensation must be made. If owners do not claim specific amounts of compensation, the Minister will make an offer for compensation. The Act sets out the criteria for determining compensation are contained. Compensation shall be determined by the Supreme Court or by arbitration in case of non-agreement between owners and expropriators. The Minister may withdraw an expropriation if it is in the "public interest or otherwise expedient" to do so. An owner or other interested person may claim damage from the State in case of such withdrawal.

Full text
English
Website
www.enviroleg.co.za

References - Legislation

Amended by

Expropriation Amendment Act (Act No. 21 of 1982).

Legislation | South Africa | 1982

Keyword: Court/tribunal, Right of use, Expropriation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Expropriation Amendment Act (Act No. 3 of 1978).

Legislation | South Africa | 1978

Keyword: Court/tribunal, Royalties/fees, Right of use, Expropriation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Expropriation Amendment Act (Act No. 19 of 1977).

Legislation | South Africa | 1977

Keyword: Right of use, Expropriation, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Expropriation Amendment Act (Act No. 8 of 1980).

Legislation | South Africa | 1980

Keyword: Court/tribunal, Royalties/fees, Right of use, Expropriation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Expropriation Amendment Act (Act No. 45 of 1992).

Legislation | South Africa | 1992

Keyword: Institution, Vested rights/existing rights, Right of use, Expropriation, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX