Clause 26

If any tree standing or lying near a telegraph line interrupts or is likely to interrupt a telecommunication service, a Magistrate’s Court may, on the application of the Board, cause the tree to be removed or dealt with in such other way as it deems fit.

When disposing of an application under subsection (1) of this section, such Court shall, in the case of any tree in existence before the telegraph line was placed, award to the persons interested in the tree such compensation as it thinks reasonable, and the award shall be final.