Petroleum Pipelines Act, 2003 (Act No. 60 of 2003)Chapter 4 : General Provisions32. Expropriation of land by Authority |
| (1) | In pursuit of the objects of this Act, the Authority may expropriate land or any right in, over or in respect of land on behalf of a licensee in accordance with section 25 of the Constitution. |
| (2) | The procedure to be followed in giving effect to subsection (1) must be prescribed by regulation. |
| (3) | The Authority may exercise the powers contemplated in subsection (1) only if it is 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 facilities which will enhance the Republic's petroleum pipelines infrastructure. |