Stamp Duties Act, 1968 (Act 77 of 1968)
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Extension of Security of Tenure Act, 1997 (Act No. 62 of 1997)Chapter VI : Miscellaneous provisions26. Expropriation Act |
| (1) | Without derogating from the powers that a Minister may exercise under the Expropriation Act, 1975 (Act No. 63 of 1975), the Minister may for the purposes of any development in terms of this Act, exercise equivalent powers to the powers that such other Minister may exercise under the Expropriation Act, 1975. |
| (2) | Notwithstanding the provisions of the Expropriation Act, 1975, the owner of the land in question shall be given a hearing before any land is expropriated for a development in terms of this Act. |
| (3) | In the event of expropriation, compensation shall be paid as prescribed by the Constitution, with due regard to the provisions of section 12(3), (4) and (5) of the Expropriation Act, 1975. |
| (4) | Any right in land which derives from the provisions of this Act will be capable of expropriation in accordance with the provisions of any applicable legislation. |
