Section 3: Acquisition other than for Government

3. Acquisition other than for Government (1) Where a person requires any property and has not been able to acquire it by private agreement, he may make a written application to the Minister for the compulsory acquisition of the property. (2) An application under subsection (1) shall— (a) specify— (i) the property which is required; (ii) the approximate value of the property for compensation purposes; (iii) the reasons for which the property is required; and (b) state that it has not been possible to acquire the property by private agreement. (3) On receipt of an application under subsection (1), the Minister may— (a) require the applicant to furnish him with further information to enable him to determine whether or not the property may be acquired compulsorily; (b) acquire the property compulsorily on behalf of the applicant in accordance with this Act. [Issue 1] B15 – 2 Revised Laws of Mauritius (4) Any expenses incurred in connection with the acquisition of property under this section shall be reimbursed to Government by the person on whose behalf the property has been acquired and shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund.