Clause 65

If any obstruction or impediment to the navigation of the port has been lawfully made or has become lawful by reason of the long continuance of such obstruction or impediment or otherwise, the Authority may, with the approval of the Minister, cause the same to be removed or altered, making to the persons who suffer damage by such removal or alteration reasonable compensation for the damage done.

If any dispute arises concerning such compensation, the amount and, if necessary, any question of liability shall be summarily ascertained and determined by a Magistrate’s Court or, if the compensation claimed exceeds one thousand dollars, by a District Court.

An appeal shall lie to the High Court from any decision of a Magistrate’s Court or District Court under this section, and the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 132) shall mutatis mutandis apply to all such appeals.