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26Temporary use of land for construction of worksS
(1)The authorised undertaker may, in connection with the carrying out of the authorised works—
(a)enter upon and take temporary possession of the land specified in columns (1) and (2) of schedule 7 (Land of which temporary possession may be taken) for the purpose specified in relation to that land in column (3) of that schedule relating to the authorised works specified in column (4) of that schedule,
(b)remove any buildings and vegetation from that land, and
(c)construct temporary works (including the provision of means of access) and buildings on the land.
(2)Not less than 28 days before entering upon and taking possession of land under this section, the authorised undertaker shall serve notice of the intended entry on the owners and occupiers of the land.
(3)The authorised undertaker may not, without the agreement of the owners of the land, remain in possession of any land under this section after the end of the period of one year beginning with the date of completion of the work or works specified in relation to that land in column (4) of schedule 7.
(4)Before giving up possession of land of which temporary possession has been taken under this section, the authorised undertaker shall remove all temporary works and restore the land to the reasonable satisfaction of the owners of the land; but the authorised undertaker shall not be required to replace a building removed under this section.
(5)The authorised undertaker shall pay compensation to the owners and occupiers of land of which temporary possession is taken under this section for any loss or damage arising from the exercise in relation to the land of the powers conferred by this section.
(6)Any dispute as to a person's entitlement to compensation under subsection (5), or as to the amount of compensation, shall be determined under the 1963 Act.
(7)Nothing in this section shall affect any liability to pay compensation in respect of loss or damage arising from the execution of any works, other than loss or damage for which compensation is payable under subsection (5).
(8)Where the authorised undertaker takes possession of land under this section, it shall not be required to acquire the land or any interest in it.
(9)In this section “building” includes any structure or any other erection.
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