333Effect on powers of compulsory acquisition where no intention to acquire(1)

Subsection (2) applies where an objection on Ground 2 or 4 is made in a counter-notice and—

(a)

the objection is upheld by the Upper Tribunal, or

(b)

the time for referring the objection to the Upper Tribunal ends without its having been referred.

(2)

A compulsory acquisition power ceases to have effect in relation to the claimant’s interest in that part of the relevant land to which the counter-notice relates.

(3)

In this section—

“compulsory acquisition power” (“pŵer caffael gorfodol”) means a power conferred by the appropriate enactment—

(a)

to acquire compulsorily an interest in relevant land or rights over relevant land, or

(b)

to take temporary possession of relevant land compulsorily;

“relevant land” (“tir perthnasol”) means land that consists of or includes the whole or part of the hereditament or agricultural unit to which the counter-notice relates.