New Zealand Acts

MAORI VESTED LANDS ADMINISTRATION ACT 1954 - SECT 17

17 On delivery of possession, Māori Trustee to pay compensation

Where the Māori Trustee has required the lessee to deliver possession of the land in accordance with paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section 15 , the Māori Trustee shall, if the lessee has paid the rent up to the due date, on the delivery of possession, and subject to the provisions of section 18 , pay to the lessee or to the person entitled to receive the amount an amount equivalent to the full value of the improvements effected by the lessee and shown in the certificate of valuation under section 12 .

History: Section 17 heading: amended, on 1 July 2009, pursuant to section 30(2)(a) of the Māori Trustee Amendment Act 2009 (2009 No 12).   Section 17: amended, on 1 July 2009, pursuant to section 30(2)(a) of the Māori Trustee Amendment Act 2009 (2009 No 12).