National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998)

Chapter 13 : Access to and Rights Over Land

Purchase

On hearing a claim for a servitude or for an amendment to a servitude in terms of this Chapter, a High Court may—

(a)	award the claim with or without modifications, on such terms as it considers just;

(b)	award compensation or refuse to award compensation;

(c)	determine whether a proportionate amount of compensation should be paid to the holder of a right of lease, mortgage, usufruct or similar right over the property, and order that such compensation be paid; or

(d)	dismiss the claim.