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SEWERAGE ACT 1929 - SECT 31A

31A—Powers of entry, survey etc

        (1)         For the purpose of ascertaining whether it is expedient to construct any sewerage system the Minister or any person authorised by him may—

            (a)         enter upon any land after giving not less than two days' notice to the owner or occupier of that land;

            (b)         survey and take levels of any land;

            (c)         probe, bore, or sink pits, on or in any land or otherwise examine the soil thereof;

            (d)         do anything necessary for ascertaining the suitability of the land for a sewerage system.

        (2)         This section shall apply to land within or outside a drainage area.

        (3)         The Minister shall compensate any person who suffers damage by reason of the exercise of the powers conferred by this section.

        (4)         The Land and Valuation Court may, upon the application of any person who claims to be entitled to compensation under this section, order the Minister to pay to that person such compensation as it considers just.



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