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5.—(1) The undertaker may seek a compulsory purchase order on behalf of a code operator where—
(a)the code operator has agreed in writing with the undertaker that for the purpose of the authorised development it is necessary or expedient to remove electronic communications apparatus owned by the operator within the Order limits and to install and keep installed electronic communications apparatus in substitution for it on, under or over specified land;
(b)the code operator has agreed in writing that the undertaker may seek an easement or other rights over land on behalf of the code operator in respect of the specified land.
(2) Subject to sub-paragraph (3) and (4), where a compulsory purchase order is sought by the undertaker pursuant to sub-paragraph (1), the Secretary of State may authorise the relevant code operator to purchase compulsorily the specified land or an easement or right over the specified land if the Secretary of State is satisfied that it is required by the code operator—
(a)for, or in connection with, the establishment or running of the code operator’s network; or
(b)as to which it can reasonably be foreseen that it will be so required.
(3) Subject to sub-paragraph (4), paragraphs 3(2) to 3(7) of Schedule 4 of the Communications Act 2003 shall apply in respect of powers of compulsory purchase sought pursuant to this paragraph.
(4) Unless otherwise agreed between the undertaker and the licence holder in writing, where the undertaker seeks a compulsory purchase order on behalf of a code operator pursuant to this paragraph, all negotiations of compensation shall be undertaken by the undertaker and any consideration or compensation agreed or determined in respect of any easements or rights acquired shall be payable by the undertaker and Schedule 4 of the Communications Act 2003 shall be interpreted accordingly as it applies to this paragraph.
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