Gas Act, 2001 (Act No. 48 of 2001)Chapter IV : Entry, inspection and gathering of information by Gas Regulator32. Expropriation of land by Gas Regulator |
| (1) | In pursuit of the objects of this Act, the Gas Regulator may expropriate land, or any right in, over or in respect of land on behalf of a licensee for gas transmission, storage, distribution, liquefaction or re-gasification facilities in accordance with section 25 of the Constitution. |
| (2) | The procedure to be followed in giving effect to subsection (1) must be prescribed. |
| (3) | The Gas Regulator may exercise the powers contemplated in subsection (1) only it if satisfied that— |
| (a) | a licensee is unable to acquire land or a right in, over or in respect of such land by agreement with the owner; and |
| (b) | the land or any right in, over or in respect of such land is reasonably required by a licensee for gas transmission, storage, distribution, liquefaction or re-gasification facilities which will enhance the Republic’s gas infrastructure. |