Part IIU.K. Extension of Time
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. II (ss. 20, 21) incorporated (with modifications) (18.6.1992) by British Railways (No. 2) Act 1992 (c. xi), s. 3(1)(b)(2)(a).
20 Parties aggrieved by extension of time may have compensation for additional damage.U.K.
Where a railway is authorized to be constructed by a special Act passed either before or after the passing of this Act, and the time limited by the special Act for the exercise of powers of compulsory purchase of lands, or of powers for construction of the railway and works, is extended by a special Act hereafter passed and incorporating this part of this Act,—then and in every such case the justices, arbitrators, umpires, or juries, as the case may be, who award or assess the compensation to be made by the company to the owners or occupiers of, or other persons interested in, lands taken or used for the purposes of the railway and works, or injuriously affected by the construction thereof, shall, in estimating the amount of such compensation, have regard to, and assess compensation for, the additional damage (if any) sustained by those owners, occupiers, or other persons, by reason of the extension of time.
21 Existing contracts and notices to take lands not to be affected.U.K.
The extension of time shall not affect any contract entered into or notice given by the company before the passing of the special Act granting the extension, for purchasing, taking, or using any lands which the company was entitled to purchase, take, or use; but every such contract and notice shall be construed and take effect, and the same proceedings may be had thereunder, and all parties thereto shall be entitled to the same rights and remedies in respect thereof, at law and in equity, as if the extension had not been granted.