Common use of Compulsory purchase Clause in Contracts

Compulsory purchase. 2.2.18.1. On receipt of an Order, the Supplier will provide compulsory purchase advice. This will include, but not be restricted to, procedural, and negotiation advice. In circumstances where the Customer wishes to promote a compulsory purchase order (“CPO”) to obtain powers to compulsorily acquire land from third parties the Supplier will provide strategic and procedural advice on how to obtain those powers. In these cases the Supplier will advise on all stages of the CPO process from inception through, public inquiry, possession and subsequent negotiation of property acquisition and compensation, if necessary by referral to the Lands Tribunal. In addition to this they may be a requirement for the negotiation and settlement of Part 1 claims. 2.2.18.2. In cases where the Customer owns or occupies land which is subject to a CPO being promoted by another body the advice will include potential objection to the CPO and appearance at public inquiry, if appropriate and the agreement of terms of withdrawal of objections/undertakings. It will also include negotiation for the sale of land and settlement of compensation, if necessary by referral to the Lands Tribunal.