182Time limits for notice to treat or general vesting declaration
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(1)For section 4 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 substitute—
“4Time limit for giving notice to treat
A notice to treat may not be served by the acquiring authority after the end of the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which the compulsory purchase order becomes operative.”
(2)After section 5 of the Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 insert—
“5ATime limit for general vesting declaration
A general vesting declaration may not be executed after the end of the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which the compulsory purchase order becomes operative.”