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Telecommunications Act 2001

Networks - Maintenance of networks - Miscellaneous

154: Compensation

You could also call this:

"Getting paid if a network operator damages your property"

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If your property is damaged because of something a network operator does under this law, you are entitled to compensation. You can agree on the amount of compensation with the network operator, or if you cannot agree, it will be determined in the manner provided for by the Public Works Act 1981. This means you will get paid for the damage to your property.

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Part 4Networks
Maintenance of networks: Miscellaneous

154Compensation

  1. Every person whose property is damaged as a result of the exercise of any of the powers under this subpart is entitled to compensation.

  2. The amount of the compensation may be agreed between the network operator and the person concerned or, failing agreement, be determined in the manner provided for by the Public Works Act 1981.

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