47. The Minister of Transport may pursue, after 31 March 1993, the acquisition by agreement or by expropriation of immovable property with a view to the carrying out of work on a road which, on 1 April 1993, becomes the responsibility of a local municipality.
He may transfer any immovable property thus acquired to the local municipality, gratuitously, in order that the work be carried out by the municipality. The costs relating to the transfer shall, however, be borne by the municipality.