71Writs to enforce entry and possession of land

71 Writs to enforce entry and possession of land

(1)  An acquiring authority may apply to the Court for the issue of a writ where –

(a) a person who is in possession of land taken under this Act refuses to give up possession of the land or hinders the acquiring authority or any person authorized by the authority from taking possession of the land; or

(b) a person who is in occupation of land refuses to permit the acquiring authority or a person authorized by the authority to enter on the land.

(2)  On the receipt of an application under subsection (1) , the Court may issue a writ authorizing the Sheriff to deliver possession of land to, or to enforce the entry upon land for, an acquiring authority or a person authorized by an acquiring authority.