C5C6C9C10 Part II Determination of Questions of Disputed Compensation by Lands Tribunal

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Pt. II (ss. 4-20) modified (25.9.1991) by Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act 1991 (c. 55, SIF 2:3), ss. 57(4), 89(2), Sch. 8 para. 6(c)(with s. 45(3), Sch. 12 para. 3)

C2C3C4C7C8C12C11C13C14C15C16C179 Procedure on references under s. 8. C1

1

The following provisions shall have effect with respect to any proceedings on a question referred to the Lands Tribunal under section 8 of this Act.

2

The Lands Tribunal shall sit in public.

F1Provided that this subsection shall not prevent the determination of cases without an oral hearing pursuant to rules under section 3 of the M1Lands Tribunal Act 1949.

3

Not more than one expert witness on either side shall be heard unless the Lands Tribunal otherwise directs; except that, where the claim includes a claim for compensation in respect of minerals, or disturbance of business, as well as in respect of land, one additional expert witness on either side on the value of the minerals or, as the case may be, on the damage suffered by reason of the disturbance may be allowed.

4

A member of the Lands Tribunal dealing with the proceedings shall be entitled to enter on and inspect any land which is the subject of the proceedings.

5

The Lands Tribunal shall, on the application of either party, specify the amount awarded in respect of any particular matter the subject of the award.