Section 17: Non-compensable loss

17. Non-compensable loss No allowance shall, in the assessment of compensation, be made on account of— (a) the fact that the acquisition is compulsory or the degree of urgency or necessity which has led to the acquisition; (b) any lack of interest of the interested person to part with the property acquired; (c) any loss sustained by the interested person as a result of an act or omission which would not give rise to an action under any other enactment; (d) any increase to the value of the property acquired which has accrued or is likely to accrue from the use to which the property acquired has been or will be put by Government or by the person for whom it is acquired; (e) any improvement of the property acquired, commenced or continued after the vesting of the property, other than an improvement— (i) for the continuing use of the property as an economic unit; (ii) for the satisfying of a legal obligation; (iii) for the maintenance of the property; (f) the fact that Government may exploit the property acquired in co-operation with private interests; (g) that special suitability or adaptability of the property for any purpose if that purpose is a purpose for which it could be used only in pursuance of statutory powers, or if that purpose is a purpose for which property may be acquired under this Act; (h) the value of any increase to the property acquired by reason of its use in a manner which— (i) could be restrained by a Court; (ii) is contrary to law; or (iii) is detrimental to health; (i) any loss of profits.