# Land Compensation Act 1973, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

An Act to confer a new right to compensation for depreciation of the value of interests in land caused by the use of highways, aerodromes and other public works; to confer powers for mitigating the injurious effect of such works on their surroundings; to make new provision for the benefit of persons displaced from land by public authorities; to amend the law relating to compulsory purchase and planning blight; to amend section 35 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1970; and for purposes connected with those matters.
[23rd May 1973]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/26/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/land-compensation-act-1973/introduction
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