89
In forceRepayment of advances where no entitlement to compensation
Part VIICompensation for compulsory acquisition of interests in land
Division 6Payment of compensation
89 Repayment of advances where no entitlement to compensation
(1)
Where:
(a)
an advance, or advances, have been paid to a person on account of compensation under this Part; and
(b)
compensation does not become payable to the person;
the person is liable to pay to the Commonwealth an amount equal to the total paid by way of advances.
(2)
An amount due to the Commonwealth under subsection (1) may be recovered as a debt due by action in a court of competent jurisdiction.
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