Section 5: Acquisition other than for Government

5. Acquisition other than for Government (1) Where a person requires any land and has not been able to acquire it by private agreement, he may make a written request to the Minister for the compulsory acquisition of the land. (2) A request under subsection (1) shall— (a) set out— (i) a description of the land which is required; (ii) the approximate value of the land for compensation purposes; and (iii) the reasons for which the land is required; and (b) state that it has not been possible to acquire the land by private agreement. (3) On receipt of a request under subsection (1), the Minister may— (a) require the person making the request to furnish him with such further information as he requires to enable him to determine whether or not the land may be acquired compulsorily; (b) acquire the land compulsorily on behalf of the person making the request in accordance with this Act. (4) Any expenses incurred in connection with the acquisition of land under this section shall be reimbursed to Government by the person on whose behalf the land has been acquired and shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund.