62 Powers of internal drainage boards and local authorities to acquire land
Land Drainage Act 1991 (1991 c 59) | Legislation

Powers to acquire and dispose of land

62  Powers of internal drainage boards and local authorities to acquire land

(1)     An internal drainage board may, for any purpose in connection with the performance of any of their functions—

(a)     acquire land inside or outside their district by agreement; or

(b)     if authorised by the relevant Minister, acquire any such land compulsorily.

(2)     The exercise of the powers conferred on local authorities by sections 14 to 17 above and section 66 below shall be included in the purposes for which the council of any district

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