Queensland Consolidated Acts

LAND ACT 1994 - SECT 37

37 Removing area from deed of grant in trust

(1) If the Minister is satisfied the area of a deed of grant in trust is more than the area reasonably needed for the trust, the Minister may refer the matter to the court for a decision on whether the land is more than the area reasonably needed, and if so, the part not needed.

(2) If the court decides part of the land is surplus to the needs of the trust, the Governor in Council may resume the surplus land under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 .

(3) If land is resumed, compensation is payable only for improvements and development work lawfully carried out by the trustee, or a person with the trustee’s authority, on the resumed land.