# The Compulsory Purchase (Inquiries Procedure) Rules 2007, Article 1: Citation, commencement and application


(1) These Rules may be cited as the Compulsory Purchase (Inquiries Procedure) Rules 2007 and shall come into force on 29th January 2008.
(2) Subject to rule 22(3) these Rules apply where—
(a) a confirming authority causes a public local inquiry to be held pursuant to subsection (3)(a) of section 13A of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (compulsory purchase by local or other authority - remaining objections); or
(b) an appropriate authority causes a public local inquiry to be held pursuant to sub-paragraph (3)(a) of paragraph 4A of Schedule 1 to that Act (compulsory purchase by Minister - remaining objections) .

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3617/article/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/compulsory-purchase-inquiries-procedure-rules-2007/article-1
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