Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Ordinance, 1982 (Ordinance No. II of 1982).

An Ordinance to consolidate and amend the law relating to acquisition and requisition of immovable property.

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The Ordinance provides for the acquisition and requisition of immovable property to be destined to public purposes in the public interest. Acquisition shall be communicated by means of a notice affixed in convenient locations in order to inform of the intent of acquiring that property. Requisition for a limited period of time may be exercised by the appointed Deputy Commissioner, following Government’s approval, while no approval shall be necessary in case of an emergency. No property shall be kept in requisition for a period longer than two years. Any individual can appeal against acquisition within fifteen days from the issuing of the public notification or ask for compensation that, pending approval by the Authorities, shall be rewarded as per Section 8.

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