32—Compensation where road opening discontinued
(1) Where a
road opening is discontinued in respect of land, a person who has an interest
in the land may, by notice in writing served on the council, claim
compensation from the council.
(2) A claim for
compensation under this section must be made not later than three months after
the person is served by the council or the relevant authority with notice in
writing of the discontinuance of the road opening.
(3) Compensation under
this section must be recovered and assessed in accordance with the
Land Acquisition Act 1969 as if the claim were a claim for compensation
under Part 3 of that Act made after an Authority determines not to proceed
with the acquisition of land.