54Entry into possession

54 Entry into possession (1) Subject to this Part, neither the Territory nor any person for whom the land is acquired is to enter into possession of acquired land before the expiration of 3 months from the date of acquisition. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if: (a) the Minister certifies that, having regard to: (i) the urgency of the case; or (ii) any other exceptional circumstances, it is not practicable to delay entry into possession of the acquired land for the 3 months referred to in subsection (l); (b) the Minister and the former owner of the land or former native title holder in relation to the land enter into an agreement in relation to the entry by the Territory or other person into possession of the land; or (c) the acquired land is not occupied at the date of acquisition. (3) The period of 3 months referred to in subsection (1) may be extended by agreement between the Minister and the former owner of the acquired land or former native title holder in relation to the acquired land.