36Claims for compensation

36 Claims for compensation

(1)  A person who claims to be entitled to compensation under this Act may make a claim for compensation in accordance with subsection (2) .

(2)  A claim for compensation is to –

(a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and

(b) include particulars of the claimant's estate in the land taken, if any; and

(c) include particulars of the claimant's entitlement to compensation; and

(d) be served on the acquiring authority.

(3)  Where a mortgage is converted, wholly or in part, into a claim for compensation under this Act, the mortgagee –

(a) may join with the mortgagor in making a claim for compensation; or

(b) may make an independent claim for compensation; or

(c) may waive the right to compensation as provided in section 25 .