Section 333 Effect on powers of compulsory acquisition where no intention to acquireI1

Subsection (2) applies where an objection on Ground 2 or 4 is made in a counter-notice and—

A compulsory acquisition power ceases to have effect in relation to the claimant’s interest in that part of the relevant land to which the counter-notice relates.

In this section—

• “compulsory acquisition power” (“pŵer caffael gorfodol”) means a power conferred by the appropriate enactment—

  1. (a)

     to acquire compulsorily an interest in relevant land or rights over relevant land, or

  2. (b)

     to take temporary possession of relevant land compulsorily;

• “relevant land” (“tir perthnasol”) means land that consists of or includes the whole or part of the hereditament or agricultural unit to which the counter-notice relates.