Compensation for acquisition of property

In force

(1)

If the operation of this Act would result in an acquisition of property from a person otherwise than on just terms, the Commonwealth is liable to pay a reasonable amount of compensation to the person.

Note:

For the definitions of acquisition of property and just terms, see section 9.

(2)

If the Commonwealth and the person do not agree on the amount of the compensation, the person may institute proceedings in a relevant court for the recovery from the Commonwealth of such reasonable amount of compensation as the court determines.

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27 Compensation for acquisition of property