[F19(1)This paragraph applies if, in a case in which a notice of claim has been given, the relevant officer decides—U.K.
(a)not to take proceedings for condemnation of the property, or
(b)not to take proceedings for condemnation of a part of the property.
(2)The relevant officer must return the property or part to the person who appears to him to have a legitimate reason for possessing the property or, if there is more than one such person, to one of those persons.
(3)Any property required to be returned in accordance with sub-paragraph (2) must be returned as soon as reasonably practicable after the decision not to take proceedings for condemnation.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. inserted (1.4.2008) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), ss. 39(45), 53(1), Sch. 11; S.I. 2008/790, art. 2(c)