Railways Construction Facilities Act, 1864

Power for promoters, after contracting for purchase of lands, to apply for certificate, deposit plans, &c., and publish notices.

6. When the promoters have contracted for the purchase of all the lands required for the railway, and are desirous of obtaining a certificate under this Act, they shall proceed as follows: namely,

(1.) They shall apply to the Board of Trade for a certificate under this Act.

(2.) They shall deposit maps, plans, sections, and books of reference, and an estimate of the expense of the construction of the railway, and lodge a draft of the certificate as proposed by them, according to the general rules under this Act :

(3.) They shall publish notice of the application according to such general rules.