This policy replaces all existing policies on the leasing of immovable assets of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform. It also takes precedence over any other Departmental policy that contains any provision on leasing of immovable assets.

Act enacted to provide for the expropriation of property for a public purpose or in the public interest; to regulate the procedure for the expropriation of property for a public purpose or in the public interest, including payment of compensation; to identify certain instances where the provision of nil compensation may be just and equitable for expropriation in the public interest; to repeal the Expropriation Act, 1975 (Act No. 63 of 1975); and to provide for matters connected therewith