Forth Crossing Act 2011 (asp 2)

Part 6 S Compensation

52 Compensation: cutting down or lopping, or cutting back roots of, trees or shrubs S

(1) A person is entitled to compensation from Ministers for any loss arising as a result of Ministers taking action under section 10(1) in relation to a tree or shrub.

(2) Any dispute about—

(a) a person's entitlement to compensation, or

(b) the amount of the compensation,

is to be determined by the Lands Tribunal in accordance with the 1963 Act as if it were a question of disputed compensation for the compulsory acquisition of land (and sections 8, 9, 11 and 12 of the 1963 Act accordingly have effect in relation to such a dispute so far as applicable and subject to any necessary modifications).

Commencement Information

I1 S. 52 in force at 3.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/38, art. 2, Sch.