Article 21 Acquisition of subsoil onlyI1

The undertaker may acquire compulsorily so much of, or such rights in, the subsoil of the land referred to in paragraph (1) of article 16 (compulsory acquisition of land) or article 18 (compulsory acquisition of rights) as may be required for any purpose for which that land may be acquired under that provision instead of acquiring the whole of the land.

Where the undertaker acquires any part of, or rights in, the subsoil of land under paragraph (1), the undertaker is not required to acquire an interest in any other part of the land.

The following do not apply in connection with the exercise of the power under paragraph (1) in relation to subsoil only—

Paragraphs and are to be disregarded where the undertaker acquires a cellar, vault, arch or other construction forming part of a house, building or manufactory.