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TOWNS IMPROVEMENT CLAUSES ACT 1847 - SECT 21

Compensation for damage done to buildings, &c. in execution of powers.

21. The commissioners shall make good all damage to any buildings or land by
reason of altering the level of any street, or otherwise carrying into
execution any of the powers of this or the special Act, or of any Act
incorporated therewith, and shall pay to the owners, lessees, and occupiers of
any such buildings or lands respectively such amount of compensation for such
injury as shall be agreed upon between such owners, lessees, and occupiers,
and the commissioners; and if such owners, lessees, and occupiers and
the commissioners cannot agree as to the amount of such compensation, and the
proportions thereof to be paid to such owners, lessees, and occupiers
respectively, then the amount of such compensation, and also the proportions
which the persons claiming the same are entitled to, shall be determined in
the manner provided by the Lands Clauses Consolidation Act, 1845, for
determining questions of compensation with regard to lands purchased or taken
under the provisions thereof; and all the provisions of the last-mentioned Act
shall be applicable to determine the amount of any such compensation, and to
enforce payment or other satisfaction thereof.

Ss.2234 rep. by 1954 c.9 (NI) s.29 sch.7; 1973 NI 2 art.60(2) sch.4

And with respect to the drainage of houses:

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