Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980

102 The Authority.E+W

(1)There shall continue to be a Land Authority for Wales.

(2)On the passing of this Act, the provisions of this Part of this Act shall apply to the Authority and, subject to those provisions, the Community Land Act 1975 shall cease to apply to the Authority.

(3)Schedule 18 below shall have effect with respect to the Authority.

(4)The Authority shall comply with any directions the Secretary of State may give requiring it to do one or both of the following:—

(a)perform its functions in particular circumstances (whether or not the circumstances have arisen at the time of the direction);

(b)perform its functions in a particular way.

(5)The Authority shall not be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any status, privilege or immunity of the Crown; and its property shall not be regarded as property of, or property held on behalf of, the Crown.