Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act, 1996 (Act No. 3 of 1996)Chapter III : Acquisition of ownership or other rights in land by labour tenant23. Owner's right to compensation |
| (1) | The owner of affected land or any other person whose rights are affected shall be entitled to just and equitable compensation as prescribed by the Constitution for the acquisition by the applicant of land or a right in land. |
| (2) | The amount of compensation shall, failing agreement, be determined by the arbitrator or the Court. |
| (3) | Compensation shall, failing agreement, be paid in such manner and within such period as the arbitrator or the Court may determine as just and equitable. |