Section 114

For the like purposes a local authority may enter upon any land in private ownership, and may survey and take levels thereof and ascertain and set out any parts thereof as may be necessary, and may bore, dig, cut, trench, get, remove and lay earth, clay, stone, rubbish, gravel or sand:

* See Corrigenda at page LXXiv of 1960 Annual Volume.

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Provided that the powers conferred by this subsection shall not be exercisable unless the local authority shall previously have given one month’s notice in writing to every owner and occupier of the land concerned:

Provided further that the local authority shall do as little damage as possible in the exercise of the powers conferred by this subsection, and at its option shall make good, or pay compensation in accordance with section 115 for any damage done.

Compensation for damage done by local authority.