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(2)Where a public right of way over land is extinguished by an order under section 294 and immediately before the order comes into operation there is under, in, on, over, along or across the land [F3electronic communications apparatus] kept installed for the purposes of [F4an electronic communications code network], the powers of the operator of [F5the network] in respect of the apparatus are not affected by the order, but any person entitled to the land over which the right of way subsisted may require the alteration of the apparatus, and [F6Part 6 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 (the electronic communications code)] (procedure for exercise of right to require removal of apparatus) applies.
(3)Section 295(1) (extinguishment of other rights over land acquired for clearance and vesting of apparatus in local housing authority) does not apply to—
(a)any right conferred by or in accordance with [F7the electronic communications code] on the operator of [F4an electronic communications code network], or
(b)[F3electronic communications apparatus] kept installed for the purposes of such [F8a network];
but the local housing authority may, where it is reasonably necessary for the purpose of enabling the authority to exercise any of the powers conferred on them by the provisions of this Act relating to clearance areas, execute works for the alteration of such apparatus, and [F9Part 10] of the telecommunications code (procedure for works involving alteration of apparatus) applies.
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F1S. 298 heading substituted (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 18; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d)
F2S. 298(1) repealed (25.7.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 406, 411(2), Sch. 19(1); S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F3Words in s. 298(2)(3) substituted (25.7.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 406, 411(2), Sch. 17 para. 79(3)(a) (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F4Words in s. 298(2)(3) substituted (25.7.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 406, 411(2), Sch. 17 para. 79(3)(b) (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F5Words in s. 298(2) substituted (25.7.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 406, 411(2), Sch. 17 para. 79(3)(d) (Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F6Words in s. 298(2) substituted (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 19; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d)
F7Words in s. 298(2)(3) substituted (25.7.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 406, 411(2), Sch. 17 para. 79(3)(c) (with Sch. 18); S.I.2003/1900, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F8Words in s. 298(3) substituted (25.7.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 406, 411(2), Sch. 17 para. 79(3)(d) (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F9Words in s. 298(3) substituted (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 20; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d)
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