Section 33H: Agricultural land: dual entitlement

Land Compensation Act 1973 · 1973 c.26

Part III: Provisions for Benefit of Persons Displaced From Land

33H(1)

This section applies if a person is entitled in respect of the same interest in agricultural land to a payment both—

(a) under section 33B of this Act, and

(b) by virtue of section 12(1) of the Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1968 (additional payments in consequence of compulsory acquisition of agricultural holding).

33H(2)

Payment may be made in respect of only one entitlement.

33H(3)

If the person makes a claim under both provisions he must be paid in respect of the entitlement which produces the greater amount.

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