Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980

[F1165A Transfer of property, rights and liabilities by order.E+W+S

(1)Subject to this section, the Secretary of State may at any time by order transfer to himself, upon such terms as he thinks fit, any property, rights or liabilities which—

(a)are for the time being vested in an urban development corporation, and

(b)are not proposed to be transferred under an agreement made under section 165 above and approved by the Secretary of State with the Treasury’s concurrence.

(2)An order under this section may terminate—

(a)any appointment of the corporation under subsection (1) of section 177 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (power of corporations to act as agents of the Urban Regeneration Agency); and

(b)any arrangements made by the corporation under subsection (2) of that section.

(3)Before making an order under this section, the Secretary of State shall consult each local authority in whose area all or part of the urban development area is situated.

(4)An order under this section shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.]

Textual Amendments

F1S. 165A inserted (11.10.1993 except in relation to the insertion of s. 165A(2) and 10.11.1993 so far as not already in force) by 1993 c. 28, s. 180(2); S.I. 1993/2134, art. 4(a); S.I. 1993/2762, art.3