14Compensation for acquisition of property

14 Compensation for acquisition of property

(1) Where, but for this section, the operation of this Act (in particular, section 9 or 12) would result in the acquisition of property from a person otherwise than on just terms, the Commonwealth must pay to the person such reasonable amount of compensation as the Commonwealth and the person agree on or, failing agreement, as is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction. (2) Any damages or compensation recovered, or other remedy given, in proceedings begun otherwise than under this section must be taken into account in assessing compensation payable in proceedings begun under this section that arise out of the same event or transaction. (3) In this section:

acquisition of property and just terms have the same respective meanings as in paragraph 51(31) of the Constitution.

person does not include any authority of the Commonwealth.