Point in time view as at 21/11/2003.
Electricity Act 1989, Paragraph 3 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 01 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
3(1)This paragraph applies to land which—E+W+S
(a)for the purposes of the M1Acquisition of Land Act 1981, is or forms part of a common, open space or a fuel or field garden allotment; or
(b)for the purposes of the M2Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947, is or forms part of a common or open space.
(2)Where for any purpose a licence holder has acquired, or proposes to acquire, any land to which this paragraph applies, or any right over any such land, and other land is required for the purpose of being given in exchange for the land or right in question, the Secretary of State may authorise the licence holder to purchase that other land compulsorily, or he may acquire it by agreement.
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