ROADS (OPENING AND CLOSING) ACT 1991 - SECT 32

ROADS (OPENING AND CLOSING) ACT 1991 - SECT 32

32—Compensation where road opening discontinued

        (1)         Where a road opening is discontinued in respect of land, a person who has an interest in the land may, by notice in writing served on the council, claim compensation from the council.

        (2)         A claim for compensation under this section must be made not later than three months after the person is served by the council or the relevant authority with notice in writing of the discontinuance of the road opening.

        (3)         Compensation under this section must be recovered and assessed in accordance with the Land Acquisition Act 1969 as if the claim were a claim for compensation under Part 3 of that Act made after an Authority determines not to proceed with the acquisition of land.