Drainage (Ireland) Act 1856

Power to Trustees to grant Leases of the Rates and Tolls.

XXII. It shall be lawful for the said Trustees (if they shall think fit), by public Bidding, from Time to Time to let all or any of the Tolls and Rates payable under the Provisions of this Act for Terms not exceeding Seven Years, on such Conditions, and with such Security for the Payment of the Rent reserved on such Lease as the said Trustees shall deem expedient; and every such Lease shall be valid, and the respective Lessees thereof, and also such Persons as such Lessees shall appoint to collect and receive the Rates or Tolls so let shall have the same Powers and Authorities for collecting and recovering the same as are herein-before by this Act given to the said Trustees and the Person appointed by them to collect such Tolls and Rates.