Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 - SECT 58

Compensation may in certain cases be paid to the Treasurer

58. Compensation may in certain cases be paid to the Treasurer

If any claimant on tender of the compensation agreed or awarded in respect of
the claimant's claim-

   (a)  refuses to accept the payment; or

   (b)  neglects or fails to make out a title to the land or the claimant's
        entitlement to an interest in the land (as the case requires) to the
        satisfaction of the Authority; or

   (c)  refuses to convey or release the claimant's interest as directed by
        the Authority; or

   (d)  is absent from Victoria; or

   (e)  cannot after diligent inquiry be found-

the compensation payable in respect of the claimant's claim may if the
Minister administering the special Act thinks fit be paid to the credit of
the Trust Fund to be dealt with by the Treasurer in the manner provided in
this Act.