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RATES (NORTHERN IRELAND) ORDER 1977 - SECT 58

58.(1) The Commissioner or any person authorised by him in writing in that
behalf may, on production if required of his credentials, at any reasonable
time enter any land for the purpose of the survey, valuation or examination of
that or any other land.

(2) A power of entry under paragraph (1) shall not be exercisable in relation
to any land except

(a)with consent given by the occupier of the land or, if the land is not
occupied, by the owner thereof; or

(b)after at least twenty-four hours' notice of the intended entry has been
served on the occupier or, if the land is not occupied, on the owner.

(3) Where in the exercise of his powers under this Article a person enters any
land, he shall ensure that the land is not left less secure by reason of the
entry; and the Department shall make good or pay compensation for any damage
to property caused by the person in exercising any power or failing to perform
any duty under this Article.

(4) Any question of disputed compensation under this Article shall be referred
to and determined by the Lands Tribunal.

© 1977 Crown Copyright

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