18Authority to make arrangements and agreements for easements

##### 18. Authority to make arrangements and agreements for easements (1) For the purposes of exercising the authority conferred on him by a licence, the licensee may — (a) make such arrangements and enter into such contracts not inconsistent with this Act or with the licence as he considers necessary; (b) agree with the owner of an estate or interest in land for the purchase or other acquisition of any right, interest or easement in or upon the land, and the terms upon which any such right or interest may be used or exercised or any such easement enjoyed. (2) Notwithstanding any Act or rule of law to the contrary, any company, body or authority has power to enter into and carry out any arrangement, contract or agreement referred to in subsection (1).