Land Acquisition Act 1965 (Cap. 226).
An Act to make provision for the compulsory acquisition of land for public purposes and for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith.
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This Act sets out the procedures for the acquisition of land by the State for public purposes. The Minister may, by Statutory Instrument, make a declaration to the effect that specified land is required by the Government for a public purpose. Appeal may be had against an award of compensation made by an assessment officer. The Act also provides for temporary occupation of waste or arable land for public purpose.
