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Part IE+W Compulsory Purchase under Acquisition of Land Act of 1946

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C4Pt. 1 (ss. 1–32) applied (except ss. 4-8, 27, 31) by Airports Act 1986 (c. 31, SIF 9), s. 59(2)(a)

C5Pt. 1 (ss. 1–32) applied (with modifications) by Channel Tunnel Act 1987 (c. 53, SIF 102), ss. 6, 37(4)(5), 38, Sch. 2 paras. 2(2), 15(9), Sch. 5 para. 3(1), 5(1), 8

C6Pt. 1 (ss. 1–32) applied (with modifications) by Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Act 1988 (c. 20, SIF 59), s. 2(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 1I para. 1, Sch. 3 para. 1(8)

C9Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (26.7.1991) by S.I. 1991/1760, art. 3(1)(2)

C10Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (22.10.1991) by Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) Act 1991 (c. xvi), ss. 3(1)(2), 13, Sch. (with s. 14(3)(e))

C11Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (13.2.1992) by British Railways Act 1992 (c. i), ss.14(1)(2), 17(6), 20(3)(4), Sch. 2 (with ss. 27, 34)

C12Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (13.2.1992) by Severn Bridges Act 1992 (c. 3), ss.2(2)(3)(4)(6), Sch. 2 para. 7(7)

C13Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (16.7.1992) by River Humber (Upper Pyewipe Outfall) Act 1992 (c. xv), ss.3(1)(2), 17(3)(4), Sch. (with ss. 21, 24, 25).

C14Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (12.11.1992) by Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) Act 1992 (c. xviii), s. 3(1)(2).

C15Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) incorporated in part (with modifications) (18.6.1992) by British Railways (No. 2) Act 1992 (c. xi), ss. 4(1)(2), 27(3)(4), Sch. 3 (with ss. 34, 45)

C16Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (29.3.1993) by 1993 c. iv, ss. 4(1)(2), 29(2)(3), Sch. 4 (with ss. 36, 41(5), 44(1))

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (10.11.1993) by Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (c. 28), s. 162(6); S.I. 1993/2762, art.3

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (27.7.1993) by 1993 c. xv, ss. 5(1)(2), 27(4), Sch. 4 (with s. 44)

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (5.11.1993) by Cardiff Bay Barrage Act 1993 (c. 42), ss. 4(2)-(4), 6, Sch. 5 para. 6(2) (with ss. 2, 30(1), Sch. 2 para. 9)

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (26.5.1994) by 1994 c. vi, s. 3(1)(2)

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (21.7.1994) by Croydon Tramlink Act 1994 (c. xi), ss. 5(1)(2), 30(3)(4)(a), 31(1), 56(2)(3), Sch. 4

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (21.7.1994) by Greater Nottingham Light Rapid Transit Act 1994 (c. xv), ss. 5(1)(2), 22(f), 28(3)(4), 44(8), Sch. 5

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied (1.1.1996) by Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21), ss. 197(6)(a), 316(2) (with s. 312(1))

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied in part (with modifications) (28.7.1998) by Tamar Bridge Act 1998 (c. iv), ss. 4(2)-(4), 5(2)-(4), 6(1), 13, Sch.

Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (13.1.1999) by Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport (Sunderland) Order 1998 (S.I. 1998/3269), arts. 23(1)(2), 24, Sch. 7

C17Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (19.2.1999) by S.I. 1999/537, arts. 6(1)(2), 7(2), 11, Sch. 2 paras. 1-8

C18Pt. 1 (ss. 1-32) applied (with modifications) (21.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/2129, art. 15(3), Sch. 5 paras. 3(2), 4-9

C20Pt. 1 applied in part (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), s. 411(2), Sch. 4 para. 9(1) (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Schs. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3)); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

C21Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (22.7.2005) by Midland Metro (Birmingham City Centre Extension, etc.) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1794), arts. 1, 26, 34 (with art. 47)

C22Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (12.1.2007) by Network Rail (West Coast Main Line) (Stowe Hill) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3471), arts. 1, 4

C23Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (16.5.2008) by London Gateway Port Harbour Empowerment Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1261), arts. 1, 29, 33 (with arts. 41(1), 45, 54(2), 55, 56, 57, 58(6))

C24Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), ss. 6, 7(5)(7), Sch. 6 paras. 2, 3, 6, 7, 14

C25Pt. 1 applied in part (with modifications) (29.12.2008) by Network Rail (Thameslink) (Land Acquisition) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/3163), arts. 1, 4, 11 (with art. 13)

C26Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.3.2010) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), ss. 125, 241(8) (with s. 226); S.I. 2010/101, art. 3(f) (with art. 6)

C27Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.7.2011) by The Saundersfoot Harbour Empowerment Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1565), arts. 1(2), 17

C28Pt. 1 applied in part (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 207(9), 240(1)(l)

C29Pt. 1 applied in part by Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29), s. 333ZA(8) (as inserted (15.1.2012 for specified purposes, 1.4.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 187(3), 240(2); S.I. 2012/57, art. 4(1)(w) (with arts. 6, 7, 9-11); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(e) (with arts. 9, 11, 14, 15, 17))

C30Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (28.3.2013) by The Network Rail (Seaham Level Crossing) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/533), arts. 1, 6, 11, 13

C34Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (14.8.2015) by The Hirwaun Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1574), art. 1, Sch. 5 para. 3(2)-9 (with arts. 20(6), 30)

C41Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (16.12.2015) by The Network Rail (Tinsley Chord) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1876), arts. 1, 14 (with art. 24(1)(a))

C42Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (12.1.2016) by The London Underground (Bank Station Capacity Upgrade) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2044), arts. 1, 21, Sch. 6 paras. 3(2), 4-9

C44Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (25.3.2016) by The Thorpe Marsh Gas Pipeline Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/297), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 3(2), 4-9 (with art. 39)

C52Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (10.8.2016) by The York Potash Harbour Facilities Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/772), art. 1, Sch. 3 para. 3(2)-9 (with arts. 35, 36)

C53Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (19.8.2016) by The North Wales Wind Farms Connection Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/818), art. 1, Sch. 7 para. 3(2)-9 (with art. 35)

C54Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (7.9.2016) by The Hornsea Two Offshore Wind Farm Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/844), art. 1(2), Sch. 6 para. 3(2)-9 (with arts. 37, 38)

C70Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (22.12.2017) by The M20 Junction 10a Development Consent Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1202), art. 1, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 4, 37)

C71Pt. 1 applied (with modifcations) (2.1.2018) by The Boston Barrier Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1329), arts. 1, 32 (with arts. 43(1), 55-57, Sch. 8 para. 13)

C72Pt. 1 applied (with modifcations) (2.1.2018) by The Boston Barrier Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1329), art. 1, Sch. 3 paras. 1, 4-10 (with arts. 55-57, Sch. 8 para. 13)

C73Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (4.1.2018) by The Blackpool Tramway (Blackpool North Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1214), arts. 1, 27 (with arts. 58, 59)

C76Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (18.4.2018) by The Network Rail (Hope Valley Capacity) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/446), arts. 1, 18, 29 (with arts. 24(8), 33(2))

C77Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (31.5.2018) by The Silvertown Tunnel Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/574), arts. 1(2), 25, Sch. 5 paras. 4, 5

C80Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (24.8.2018) by The Network Rail (Werrington Grade Separation) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/923), arts. 1, 19, 28(1)(a) (with art. 31(2))

C86Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (12.10.2018) by The Eggborough Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1020), arts. 1, 24 (with arts. 6, 19(1), 42)

C88Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (13.3.2019) by The Port of Tilbury (Expansion) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/359), art. 1, Sch. 5 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 55, 56)

C90Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (3.4.2019) by The Millbrook Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/578), arts. 1, 25

C96Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (10.10.2019) by The Abergelli Power Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1268), arts. 1, 26

C97Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (25.10.2019) by The Drax Power (Generating Stations) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1315), arts. 1, 26

C98Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (25.10.2019) by The Drax Power (Generating Stations) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1315), art. 1, Sch. 9 paras. 4, 5

C111Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.5.2020) by The Riverside Energy Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/419), arts. 1, 29 (with art. 7)

C112Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.5.2020) by The Riverside Energy Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/419), art. 1, Sch. 8 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 7)

C113Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (21.5.2020) by The Lake Lothing (Lowestoft) Third Crossing Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/474), art. 1, Sch. 7 paras. 4, 5 (with arts. 51, 57)

C115Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (21.5.2020) by The Lake Lothing (Lowestoft) Third Crossing Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/474), arts. 1, 32 (with arts. 51, 57)

C117Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (25.5.2020) by The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/511), arts. 1, 30

C119Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (11.6.2020) by The M42 Junction 6 Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/528), art. 1, Sch. 9 paras. 4, 5 (with art. 37)

C120Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (11.6.2020) by The M42 Junction 6 Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/528), arts. 1, 29 (with art. 37)

C124Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (19.6.2020) by The Cleve Hill Solar Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/547), art. 1, Sch. 6 para. 4 (with art. 37)

C125Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (19.6.2020) by The Cleve Hill Solar Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/547), arts. 1, 22 (with art. 37)

C130Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.9.2020) by The Immingham Open Cycle Gas Turbine Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/847), arts. 1, 25 (with Sch. 9 para. 144)

Acquisition of special interestsE+W

15 Mortgage debt exceeding value of mortgaged land.E+W

(1)If the value of any such mortgaged land is less than the principal, interest and costs secured on the land, the value of the land, or the compensation to be paid by the acquiring authority in respect of the land, shall be settled by agreement between the mortgagee and the person entitled to the equity of redemption on the one part, and the acquiring authority on the other part, or, if they fail to agree, shall be determined by the [F1Upper Tribunal].

(2)The amount so agreed or awarded shall be paid by the acquiring authority to the mortgagee in satisfaction or part satisfaction of his mortgage debt.

(3)On payment or tender of the amount so agreed or awarded the mortgagee shall convey or release all his interest in the mortgaged land to the acquiring authority or as they direct, and if he fails to do so, or fails to adduce a good title to that interest to the satisfaction of the acquiring authority, it shall be lawful for the acquiring authority to pay into court the amount agreed or awarded.

(4)When the acquiring authority have so paid into court the amount agreed or awarded, it shall be lawful for them to execute a deed poll in the manner provided by section 9(3) of this Act.

(5)On execution of the deed poll the land, as to the estate and interest which were then vested in the mortgagee, or any person in trust for him, shall become absolutely vested in the acquiring authority and, where the mortgagee was entitled to possession of the land, the acquiring authority shall be entitled to possession of the land.

(6)The making of payment to the mortgagee or into court of the amount agreed or awarded shall be accepted by the mortgagee in satisfaction, or part satisfaction, of his mortgage debt, and shall be a full discharge of the mortgaged land from all money due thereon.

(7)All rights and remedies possessed by the mortgagee against the mortgagor by virtue of any bond or covenant or other obligation, other than the right to the land, shall remain in force in respect of so much of the mortgage debt as has not been satisfied by payment to the mortgagee or into court.