National Land Code (Revised - 2020) · Updated to 15 Oct 2020 · Chapter 3 · Rights of access to, and use of, alienated lands
59. Notice of intended works
Feedback & supportAt least one month before carrying, making or installing any drain, sewer, pipe, cable or wire in, through, over, under or across any land in exercise of the powers conferred by section 58, the State Authority shall publish in the Gazette a notice—
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;
describing the nature of the intended work; and
naming a place where a plan thereof may be inspected at all reasonable times:
Provided that this subsection does not apply to the carrying out of any works with the consent of the proprietor of the land and, so far as the enjoyment of his interest will be thereby affected, of every person or body in occupation of any part thereof under any registered lease or tenancy exempt from registration, or entitled to the benefit of any easement thereover.
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Copies of any notice published under subsection (1) shall be served on the persons referred to in the proviso to that subsection and published in accordance with section 433.