Cap. 573 Art. 69Land occupied by use and possession for more than ten years.

(1) When land has been acquired by a competent authority for use and possession during such time as the exigencies of the public purpose shall require, the owner may, after the lapse of ten years from the date when possession was taken by the competent authority, apply to the Board for an order that the land be purchased or acquired by the authority with absolute purchase in same manner as defined in article 68(3) and (4) or else be vacated within a year from the date of the order.

(2) When land which has been in the possession and use of a competent authority is vacated, the competent authority may remove all buildings, erections, or other improvements erected or made thereon during the period of occupation, making such compensation to the owner of the land for the damage which may have been caused by the erection of such buildings or otherwise, as may be agreed between the Authority and the owner or as, in default of agreement, shall be assessed by the Arbitration Board.