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sec.987Limiting compensation for reduced value of entitlement to water
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### sec.987 Limiting compensation for reduced value of entitlement to water
Despite section 986 , compensation is not payable if the change has the same effect as another statutory instrument, in respect of which compensation is not payable.
Also, compensation is not payable—
for a matter under this part if compensation has already been paid for the matter to a previous owner of the authority to take water; or
for anything done in contravention of this Act.
If a matter for which compensation is payable under this part is also a matter for which compensation is payable under another Act, the claim for the compensation must be made under the other Act.
(sec.987-ssec.1) Despite section 986 , compensation is not payable if the change has the same effect as another statutory instrument, in respect of which compensation is not payable.
(sec.987-ssec.2) Also, compensation is not payable— for a matter under this part if compensation has already been paid for the matter to a previous owner of the authority to take water; or for anything done in contravention of this Act.
(sec.987-ssec.3) If a matter for which compensation is payable under this part is also a matter for which compensation is payable under another Act, the claim for the compensation must be made under the other Act.
- (a) for a matter under this part if compensation has already been paid for the matter to a previous owner of the authority to take water; or
- (b) for anything done in contravention of this Act.