Singapore legislation
Regulation 9
Regulation 9
Assessment of damage
Subregulation 1
The Licensing Officer may, with the assistance of such public officers as he considers necessary, assess the damage or interference caused, directly or indirectly —
to any adjoining or surrounding land or property, including damage to or loss of any livestock or poultry thereon; or
to the normal agricultural pursuits of the persons occupying the land or property,which is attributable to the operation of the sand or granite quarry and to direct the licensee thereof to compensate any person adversely affected by such operation.
Subregulation 2
In the event of any dispute arising as to the question or amount of compensation, the dispute shall be referred to a committee composed of 3 persons who shall be appointed by the Minister.
Subregulation 3
The decision of the committee shall be final and binding on the licensee.
Subregulation 4
Where any amount is due from any licensee under this regulation by way of compensation, the Licensing Officer may utilise the whole or part of the security deposit paid by the licensee under regulation 5 to meet the payment of the compensation.
Subregulation 5
Any licensee who fails to pay such compensation as may be directed by the Licensing Officer or as may be determined by the committee under this regulation shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $500.
Subregulation 6
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the bringing of any suit in any court for damages or compensation arising out of the operations of any sand or granite quarry.
Subregulation 7
No suit shall be maintainable by any person against the licensee of a sand or granite quarry in respect of any damage to property if he has recovered damages or compensation under this regulation from the licensee in respect of the damage.