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Public Works Act 1981

Compensation - The claim

77: By whom compensation may be claimed

You could also call this:

“Who can ask for money when the government takes land”

You can claim compensation if you own land that you think you’re entitled to be paid for under this law. You can make this claim even if you’re not able to sell the land yourself. If you’ve passed away, the person who’s looking after your estate can make the claim for you.

If you’re looking after money or property for someone else, like a child or someone who can’t make decisions for themselves, you can make a claim on their behalf. This includes trustees, guardians, or managers who are responsible for these people.

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Part 5 Compensation
The claim

77By whom compensation may be claimed

  1. A claim for compensation may be made by the owner of any land who claims to be entitled to compensation under this Act whether such person has or has not the power to sell and convey the land, or by any executor or administrator of such person; and any such claim on behalf of any beneficiary, ward, or mentally disordered person may be made by his trustee, guardian, or manager, respectively.

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