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1964 Ed.]

17. (1) Where-

Television.

(a) notice is given under section 16; or

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(b) a licence is or has been, or is to be, revoked under sub-

section (3) of section 14,

the Governor in Council may direct The Colonial Treasurer Incorporated to acquire by purchase any lands (including any interest in land), buildings, installations and equipment belonging to and used by the licensee for the purposes of his licence.

(2) Not less than six months nor more than twelve months after the giving of notice under section 16 or, where a licence is or has been, or is to be, revoked under subsection (3) of section 14, at any time within twelve months after the giving of the direction under subsection (1), The Colonial Treasurer Incor- porated may acquire by purchase such parts of the lands, build- ings, installations and equipment belonging to and used by the licensee for the purposes of his licence as may be specified by The Colonial Treasurer Incorporated. In the event of the price offered by The Colonial Treasurer Incorporated being refused, the price shall be determined by an arbitrator appointed for the purpose by the Secretary of State.

(3) Where land is purchased under subsection (2), The Colonial Treasurer Incorporated shall, within one month after the purchase, register in the Land Office by memorial a declaration that it has been so purchased.

(4) All the property purchased under subsection (2) shall, as the case may be, vest in The Colonial Treasurer Incorporated- (a) on the date of the termination of the licence after notice

of revocation;

(b) upon the expiry of the licence after notice of a decision

not to renew;

(c) where the licence is revoked under subsection (3) of sec- tion 14, when the revocation takes effect or when a price is offered by The Colonial Treasurer Incorporated, whichever is the later,

and thereupon all rights in such property on the part of the licensee shall cease and determine.

(5) Nothing in this section shall confer on the licensee any right to require The Colonial Treasurer Incorporated to purchase any part of his lands, buildings, installations or equipment.

PART IV.

BROADCASTING TECHNICAL CONDITIONS.

18. (1) A licensee shall commence broadcasting to the whole of the urban area, other than to such parts as the Governor in Council may specify, on such date as the Governor in Council

Compulsory

purchase of

land, buildings,

etc.

Commencement and expansion of service.

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