Cap. 88 Art. 3Declaration by President that land is required for public purpose.

The President of Malta may by declaration signed by him declare any land to be required for a public purpose:

Provided that:

(a) when land to which the said declaration refers is required for a public purpose on account of the fact that it is a historical building, the said declaration shall state the said fact; and

(b) a historical building that is privately owned and kept in a good state of maintenance and to which access to the public, whether against payment or otherwise, is granted on a regular basis by its owners or administrators for educational, cultural or touristic purposes shall not be acquired as a historical building under this Ordinance.