Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act 1996 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 8 · Regulation of Port
51. Removal of certain obstructions and compensation therefor
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Even though 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 the 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 the removal or alteration reasonable compensation for the damage done.
port
“port” means any place in Singapore and any navigable river or channel leading into a place declared to be a port under section 3;
If any dispute arises concerning the compensation, the amount and, if necessary, any question of liability is to be summarily ascertained and determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.
An appeal lies to the General Division of the High Court from any decision of a Magistrate’s Court or a District Court under this section, and the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code 2010 apply, with the necessary modifications, to all such appeals.