What is a notice of intention to acquire land?
1 What is a notice of intention to acquire land?
The attached NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE informs you that the [name of Authority] intends to acquire all or part of your interest in the land described in that notice.
The [name of Authority] has the power to acquire your interest in the land compulsorily or by agreement because of [specify section and name of special Act].
In acquiring your interest in the land, the [name of Authority] must follow certain steps set out in the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986.
Your land has either been reserved for a public purpose or the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 permits the [name of Authority] to acquire your land without reservation.
In the case of your interest in land, the land is *reserved for a public purpose in [specify planning scheme]/*not required to be reserved because [set out details of relevant exemption under section 5 of the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986].
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