Legislation

Question 1

What year was the WIA implemented

Answer 1

1991

Question 2

Section 159
Section 163 purpose?

Answer 2

Connect, lay, inspect works

Question 3

Section 159 notice timeframe?

Answer 3

New work 3 months existing alterations 42 days/6wks

Question 4

Section 168?

Answer 4

Power for inspection prior to works

Question 5

Section 169

Answer 5

Likied access anticipating cp

Question 6

Schedule 6

Answer 6

Warrant for entry

Question 7

Schedule 12

Answer 7

Compensation on basis of 1. Depreciation 2. Damage for disturbance 3. Damge/injurious affection

Question 8

Schedule 13

Answer 8

Protected provisions. Cannot carry out works without consent of Trust. Works subject to reasonable conditions not to be unreasonably withheld. Disputes to arbitration.

Question 9

Section 160

Answer 9

Access for sewage works

Question 10

Water co’s can acquire an easement by what legislation?

Answer 10

1. CP 1965
2. Acquisition of land act 1981
3. Land Compensation Act 1961 part 5

Question 11

Levels of payment for wayleaves, undertakers like them

Answer 11

50% of MV land value as depreciated by 50%. Also costs for disturbance, engineer and surveyor

Question 12

Water companies can go to what to determine

Answer 12

Arbitration

Question 13

Section 155

Answer 13

Compulsory purchase powers

Question 14

LCA 1961, case law as to area subject to compensation?

Answer 14

St John’s college v Thames Water, full area not just easement strip