Condemnation proceedings by Attorney General

1. Law
2. District of Columbia Code
3. Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
4. Eminent Domain
5. Real Property for United States
6. Condemnation proceedings by Attorney General

When, for the purposes specified by section 16-1351 , it is deemed necessary or advantageous to do so, the acquiring authority may acquire real property in the District of Columbia in the name of the United States by condemnation under judicial process. The Attorney General of the United States, upon the request of the acquiring authority, shall institute a proceeding for the condemnation of the property in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 577, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 16-1352.

1973 Ed., § 16-1352.

Cross References

Streets and alleys, condemnation, § 9-203.02 et seq.

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