Section 36: Acquisition of land

(1) For the purposes of the Land Use Act, the purposes of the Council shall be purpose of the Federation within the meaning of that Act.
(2) The Minister charged with responsibility for land matters may by an instrument under his hand and seal, vest in the Council any property acquired pursuant to subsection (1) of this section and the Council shall pay into the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation a sum equal to the aggregate amount of any expenses (including compensation) incurred on behalf of the Federal Government by virtue of that subsection in respect of any property vested in the Council by such an instrument.