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Paragraph 11 Undertakers not entitled to underlying minerals unless expressly purchased.

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When the undertakers purchase any land, they shall become entitled to such parts of any mines of coals, ironstone, slate or other minerals under that land as it may be necessary for them to dig, carry away or use in the construction of any waterworks authorised by the special Act, but, save as aforesaid, they shall not by virtue only of their purchase of the land become entitled to any such mines or minerals which shall, save as aforesaid, be deemed to be excepted from the conveyance of the land unless expressly mentioned therein as conveyed thereby.

Notes on Schedule 4

Modifications

C1

Sch. 4 extended by Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2), s. 3, Sch. 7 para. 2 (1) (xxxviii), Sch. 8 para. 33

C2

Sch. 4: power to apply conferred (1.10.1991) by Natural Heritage (Scotland) Act 1991 (c. 28, SIF 46:1, 130), s. 20(10), Sch. 7 para. 5(1)(b)

Notes on Part IV

Modifications

C1

Sch. 4 Pt. IV incorporated (with modifications) (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 46(3)(b) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)