Astronomy Geographic Advantage Act, 2007 (Act No. 21 of 2007)

Chapter 5 : Acquisition of Rights in or to Land

39. Cancellation of servitude on, or privately held right in or to, state land
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(1)The Minister, acting with the concurrence of the minister responsible for public works, may take any steps necessary to cancel a servitude on state land, or a privately held right in or to state land, which has been or is proposed to be declared as or included in any astronomy advantage area.

 

(2)If the Minister fails to reach an agreement with the owner of the property in whose favour the servitude is registered or with the person holding the right, the Minister may expropriate the servitude in accordance with the Expropriation Act, 1975 (Act No. 63 of 1975), subject to section 25 of the Constitution.