The present Act lays down provisions relating to the expropriation of land. Article 1 establishes that the right to property is guaranteed. Nevertheless, the Canton may acquire land or objects - if it is in the interest of the public - by means of expropriation. Article 2 lists the cases in which the competent authority may initiate expropriation proceedings. The text consists of 52 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: Property and expropriation law (I); Assessment of compensation (II); Administrative proceedings (III); Criteria for evaluation (IV); Right to appeal (V); Implementation (VI); Reclamation right (VII); Various matters (VIII).
Швейцария · 1961-04-30