Minerals Development Act, 1940

Applications for compensation in respect of land.

59.—(1) Where compensation in respect of land is payable, the following persons, namely—

(a) the Minister,

(b) if the land which is the subject of such compensation is subject to a land purchase annuity, the Land Commission,

(c) any person claiming to be entitled to such compensation, may apply to the Board to determine the amount of such compensation.

(2) Subject to the provisions of this Part of this Act, the provisions of the Acquisition of Land (Assessment of Compensation) Act, 1919, shall apply to the determination of the amount of compensation in respect of land.