National Land Code (Revised - 2020) · Updated to 15 Oct 2020 · Chapter 2 · Trusts
393. Compensation
Feedback & supportSubject to this section, compensation shall be payable to any person for the use of his land as a Land Administrator’s right of way and for any damage suffered in respect of trees, crops or buildings to which he is entitled, as a result of the creation of the said right of way.
land
“land” includes— (a) that surface of the earth and all substances forming that surface; (b) the earth below the surface and all substances therein; (c) all vegetation and other natural products, whether or not requiring the periodical application of labour to their production, and whether on or below the surface; (d) all things attached to the earth or permanently fastened to anything attached to the earth, whether on or below the surface; and (e) land covered by water;
The amount of compensation payable under this section shall be determined by the Land Administrator.
Land Administrator
“Land Administrator” means a Land Administrator appointed under section 12, and includes an Assistant Land Administrator appointed thereunder; and, in relation to any land, references to the Land Administrator, or any Assistant Land Administrator, having jurisdiction in the district or subdistrict in which the land is situated;
Save as provided by this section, no person shall be entitled to compensation for damage suffered as the result of the creation of a Land Administrator’s right of way.