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Astronomy Geographic Advantage Act, 2007 (Act No. 21 of 2007)

Chapter 5 : Acquisition of Rights in or to Land

38. Acquisition of private land by state

 

The Minister, acting with the concurrence of the Minister responsible for public works, may acquire land or property, or any right in or to land or property, which has been or is proposed to be declared as or included in any astronomy advantage area, by—

(a) purchasing the land, property or right;
(b) exchanging the land, property or right for other land, property or rights; or
(c) expropriating the land, property or right in accordance with the Expropriation Act, 1975 (Act No. 63 of 1975), subject to section 25 of the Constitution, if no agreement is reached with the owner or the holder of the right.