PART 7Compulsory purchase etc
Confirmation and time limits
I1182Time limits for notice to treat or general vesting declaration
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.