Unemployment (Relief Works) Act, 1940

Disposal of surplus land.

17.—(1) Where the whole or any part of any land acquired for any purpose under this Act is at any time not required for such purpose by the local authority by whom it was acquired, such local authority may, with the consent of the Minister, either use such land for any other purpose connected with their powers and duties, or, sell or let by public auction or private treaty in one or more lots, such whole or part (as the case may be).

(2) Every sum received by a local authority in respect of the sale or lease of land under this section shall be applied by such local authority for the purpose of their powers and duties in such manner as such local authority, with the consent of the Minister, think proper.