SCHEDULE 1Consequential amendments to primary legislation

Article 5(1) and (2)

Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845

1

The Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 18456 is amended as follows.

2

In section 6 (the construction of the railway to be subject to the provisions of this Act and the Lands Clauses Consolidation Act) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

3

In section 78 (mines lying near the railway not to be worked if the company are willing to make compensation for them) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Improvement of Land Act 18644

In section 73 of the Improvement of Land Act 18647 (power to enter on neighbouring lands for repair of works, making compensation) for “the Lands Tribunal or the Lands Tribunal for Scotland” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.

Law of Property Act 19255

In section 84 of the Law of Property Act 19258 (power to discharge or modify restrictive covenants affecting land)—

a

in subsections (1), (1A), (1B), (1C), (3), (6) and (9) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in subsection (3A)—

i

for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place except in the reference to the Lands Tribunal Act 1949, substitute “Upper Tribunal”;

ii

for “rules under the Lands Tribunal Act 1949” substitute “Tribunal Procedure Rules”; and

iii

omit “or by means of a case stated by the Lands Tribunal,”.

Requisitioned Land and War Works Act 1945

6

The Requisitioned Land and War Works Act 19459 is amended as follows.

7

In section 47 (compensation under section 2 of Compensation (Defence) Act 1939 for removal of fixed machinery or plant) for “General Claims Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

8

In section 48(1) (successive works to be dealt with as one) for “General Claims Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

9

In section 59(1) (interpretation etc.) insert in the appropriate place—

  • “the appropriate tribunal” means—

    1. a

      in the application of this Act to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal;

    2. b

      in the application of this Act to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland;

    3. c

      in the application of this Act to Northern Ireland, the Lands Tribunal for Northern Ireland;

Lands Tribunal Act 1949

10

The Lands Tribunal Act 194910 is amended as follows.

11

In section 1 (establishment and jurisdiction of Lands Tribunal)—

a

for the heading substitute “Establishment of the Lands Tribunal for Scotland and jurisdiction”;

b

in subsection (1) for the words from “the following tribunals, namely” to the end substitute “a tribunal for Scotland, to be called “the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”.”;

c

omit subsection (2);

d

in subsection (3)—

i

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal or the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”; and

ii

in paragraph (c) after “Lands Clauses Consolidation Act 1845” insert “or section 109 of the Lands Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845”;

e

in subsections (4) and (5) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal or the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”;

f

in subsection (6) for “as hereinafter mentioned from the members of the Lands Tribunal” substitute “by the Senior President of Tribunals from members of the Upper Tribunal who are members or fellows of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors”;

g

after subsection (6) insert—

6A

Where any person is or may be liable for any compensation falling to be determined under section 57 or 97 of the Lands Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845 (which sections relate to the procedure in default of a claimant), the surveyor referred to in those sections shall be selected from members of the Lands Tribunal for Scotland in accordance with the following provisions of this Act.

h

omit subsection (8).

12

In section 2 (members, officers and expenses of Lands Tribunal)—

a

in the heading after “Lands Tribunal” insert “for Scotland”;

b

in subsection (1)—

i

after “Lands Tribunal” insert “for Scotland”; and

ii

for “Lord Chancellor” in each place substitute “Scottish Ministers”;

c

for subsection (2) substitute—

2

The President shall be a person appearing to the Lord President of the Court of Session to be suitably qualified by the holding of judicial office or by experience as an advocate or solicitor.

2A

Of the other members of the Lands Tribunal for Scotland—

a

such number as the Lord President of the Court of Session may determine shall be persons appearing to the Lord President of the Court of Session to be suitably qualified by the holding of judicial office or by experience as an advocate or solicitor; and

b

the others shall be persons who have had experience in the valuation of land, appointed after consultation with the chairman of the Scottish Branch of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

d

in subsection (3)—

i

for “Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may, after consulting the Lord Chancellor,” substitute “Scottish Ministers may”; and

ii

after “Lands Tribunal” insert “for Scotland”;

e

in subsection (4)—

i

after “Lands Tribunal” insert “for Scotland”;

ii

for “Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales”, in each place, substitute “Scottish Ministers”; and

iii

for “he thinks” substitute “they think”;

f

in subsection (5)—

i

after “Lands Tribunal” in each place insert “for Scotland”; and

ii

for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Scottish Ministers”;

g

in subsection (6)—

i

after “Lands Tribunal” insert “for Scotland”; and

ii

for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Secretary of State”;

h

in subsection (7)—

i

for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Scottish Ministers”;

ii

after “Lands Tribunal” insert “for Scotland; and

iii

for “as he may” substitute “as they may”; and

i

omit subsections (8), (9) and (11).

13

In section 3 (procedure, appeals, costs and fees)—

a

in the heading after “fees” insert “in the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”;

b

in subsections (1), (2), (5), (6) and (10) after “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, insert “for Scotland”;

c

omit subsections (4), (8), (11) and (12)(a) and (b);

d

for subsection (6)(c) substitute—

c

make provision—

i

requiring persons to attend to give evidence and produce documents;

ii

authorising the administration of oaths to witnesses;

iii

granting to any person such recovery of documents as might be granted by the Court of Sessions.

e

in subsection (6C) for “determine” substitute “determines”.

14

In section 4 (power to add to jurisdiction of Lands Tribunal)—

a

in the title, for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal or Lands Tribunal for Scotland”;

b

in subsection (1)—

i

in the opening words, for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal or the Lands Tribunal for Scotland (“the transferee Tribunal”)”; and

ii

in paragraphs (a) and (b) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “transferee Tribunal”;

c

after subsection (2) insert—

2A

An Order in Council under this section may authorise the transfer to the Upper Tribunal of the jurisdiction of any statutory tribunal exercisable in Northern Ireland unless it appears to Her Majesty that the jurisdiction relates exclusively to matters with respect to which the Northern Ireland Assembly has power to make laws.

d

in subsection (4)—

i

in paragraphs (a) and (c) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “transferee Tribunal”; and

ii

in paragraph (b) before “making special provision” insert “in relation to the Lands Tribunal for Scotland,”;

e

after subsection (4) insert—

4A

The supplementary and consequential provisions authorised by subsection (3) to be contained in an Order in Council under this section by virtue of subsection (2A) shall include provisions for the application and adaptation of Northern Ireland legislation.

f

in subsection (5) after “Lands Tribunal” insert “for Scotland”.

15

In section 6(1) (compensation for loss of office) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal or the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”.

16

In section 7(1) and (2) (savings, etc.) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal or the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”.

17

For section 9(1) to (3) (application to Northern Ireland) substitute—

Except as mentioned in section 4, this Act does not affect the law of Northern Ireland.

Coast Protection Act 194918

In section 24 of the Coast Protection Act 194911 (provisions as to arbitrations)—

a

in subsection (1) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”; and

b

for subsection (4) substitute—

4

In subsection (1) “the appropriate tribunal” means—

a

in the application of this Act to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal;

b

in the application of this Act to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland.

National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 194919

In section 107 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 194912 (supplementary provisions as to compensation under sections 20, 46, and 70)—

a

in subsections (2) and (3) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in subsection (6)(a) for “Lands Tribunal”, in the first place where it occurs, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Landlord and Tenant Act 195420

In section 37(5) and (5D)(c) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 195413 (compensation where order for new tenancy precluded on certain grounds) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Underground Works (London) Act 1956

21

The Underground Works (London) Act 195614 is amended as follows.

22

In section 3(1)(b) (roads and streets) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

23

In section 4(4) (drains and water-pipes) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Land Powers (Defence) Act 1958

24

The Land Powers (Defence) Act 195815 is amended as follows.

25

In section 10(5) (prevention of obstruction of airfields) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

26

In section 18(5) (compensation in respect of wayleave orders and restrictions under section 16) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

27

Omit section 22 (abolition and transfer of jurisdiction of General Claims Tribunal).

28

In section 25 (interpretation – general and in relation to Scotland and Northern Ireland)—

a

in subsection (1) insert in the appropriate place—

  • “the appropriate tribunal” means—

    1. a

      in the application of this Act to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal;

    2. b

      in the application of this Act to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland;

    3. c

      in the application of this Act to Northern Ireland, the Lands Tribunal for Northern Ireland;

b

omit subsection (2)(c); and

c

omit subsection (3)(a).

29

In paragraph 3 of Schedule 4 (supplementary provisions as to exercise of certain powers) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

Public Records Act 195830

In paragraph 4(1) of Schedule 1 to the Public Records Act 195816 (definition of public records)—

a

after paragraph (j) insert—

ja

records of the Upper Tribunal;

b

in paragraph (k) omit “the Lands Tribunal or of”.

Opencast Coal Act 1958

31

The Opencast Coal Act 195817 is amended as follows.

32

In section 40(3) (claims for compensation payable by the Board) for “the Lands Tribunal” substitute “, in the application of this Act to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal or, in the application of this Act to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”.

33

Omit section 52(4) (general application to Scotland).

34

In paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 (provisions as to compensation by way of payment of cost of works), in the definition of “the Tribunal” for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal or, in the application of this Act to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”.

Rights of Light Act 195935

In section 2 of the Rights of Light Act 195918 (registration of notice in lieu of obstruction of access of light)—

a

in subsection (3) for “Lands Tribunal” in each place substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in subsection (5) for “shall be made by rules under section three of the Lands Tribunal Act 1949 for regulating proceedings before the Lands Tribunal” substitute “may be made by Tribunal Procedure Rules”.

Land Compensation Act 1961

36

The Land Compensation Act 196119 is amended as follows.

37

In section 1 (tribunal for assessing compensation in respect of land compulsorily acquired)—

a

in the heading, for “Tribunal for assessing” substitute “Upper Tribunal to assess”; and

b

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

38

Omit sections 2 (procedure on references under section 1) and 3 (consolidation of proceedings on claims).

39

In section 4 (costs)—

a

before subsection (1) insert—

A1

In any proceedings on a question referred to the Upper Tribunal under section 1 of this Act—

a

the following subsections apply in addition to section 29 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 200720 (costs or expenses) and provisions in Tribunal Procedure Rules relating to costs; and

b

to the extent that the following subsections conflict with that section or those provisions, that section or those provisions do not apply.

b

in subsections (1), (3), (4), and (5) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

c

omit subsection (6).

40

In section 5 (rules for assessing compensation), in rule (5) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

41

In section 5A(7) (relevant valuation date) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

42

In section 17(2) (certification of appropriate alternative development) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

43

In section 31(2), (3), (4) and (6) (withdrawal of notices to treat) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

44

In section 35 (certificates of value) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Public Health Act 196145

In section 45(6) of the Public Health Act 196121 (attachment of street lamps to buildings) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

London County Council (General Powers) Act 196246

In section 24(2)(b) of the London County Council (General Powers) Act 196222 (as to payments by borough councils, etc.) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Pipe-lines Act 1962

47

The Pipe-lines Act 196223 is amended as follows.

48

In section 48 (determination by Lands Tribunal of questions as to compensation)—

a

in the heading for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “tribunal”; and

b

for “the Lands Tribunal” substitute “, in the application of this Act to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal or, in the application of this Act to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”.

49

Omit section 67(5) (general application to Scotland).

50

In paragraph 4(3) of Schedule 2 (applications for grant of compulsory purchase orders) for “the Lands Tribunal” substitute “, in the application of this Act to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal or, in the application of this Act to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”.

51

In paragraph 3 of Schedule 3 (provisions for rendering compulsory purchase orders effectual, etc.) for “the Lands Tribunal” substitute “, in the application of this Act to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal or, in the application of this Act to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”.

London County Council (General Powers) Act 196352

In section 9(8) of the London County Council (General Powers) Act 196324 (underpinning of houses near a street improvement) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Gas Act 1965

53

The Gas Act 196525 is amended as follows.

54

In section 10(3) and (4) (exclusion of double compensation), in each place, for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

55

In section 23 (assessment of compensation)—

a

in subsections (1), (2) and (4) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”;

b

in subsection (2) for “sections 2 and 4” substitute “section 4”; and

c

in subsection (4) for “the Tribunal” substitute “the tribunal”.

56

In section 28 (interpretation of Part 2)—

a

in subsection (1), insert in the appropriate place—

  • “the appropriate tribunal” means—

    1. a

      in relation to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal;

    2. b

      in relation to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland;

b

omit subsection (4).

57

In paragraphs 8(3) and 12(4) of Part 2 of Schedule 2 (storage authorisation orders) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

City of London (Various Powers) Act 196558

In section 6(9) of the City of London (Various Powers) Act 196526 (underpinning of houses near a street improvement) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Compulsory Purchase Act 1965

59

The Compulsory Purchase Act 196527 is amended as follows.

60

In section 5(2A)(d) and (2D) (notice to treat and untraced owners) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

61

In section 6 (reference to Lands Tribunal) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place (including the heading), substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

62

In section 8 (other provisions as to divided land)—

a

in subsection (1) for “so determine” substitute “so determines”;

b

in subsections (1) and (3) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

c

in subsection (3) for “their determination” substitute “its determination”.

63

In section 10(1) (further provision as to compensation for injurious affection) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

64

In section 11(3) (powers of entry) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

65

In section 15(1) (mortgage debt exceeding value of mortgaged land) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

66

In section 16(1) (acquisition of part of land subject to mortgage) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

67

In section 17(2) (compensation where mortgage paid off before stipulated time) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

68

In section 18(1) and (2)(b) (rentcharges) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

69

In section 19(2) (apportionment of rent under leases) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

70

In section 20(3) (tenants at will etc) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

71

In paragraph 4(4) of Schedule 1 (valuation on purchase by agreement) for “by, or by a member of, the Lands Tribunal” substitute “by the Upper Tribunal”.

72

In Schedule 2 (absent and untraced owners)—

a

in paragraph 1(1)(b) for “Lands Tribunal in accordance with section 3 of the Lands Tribunal Act 1949” substitute “Upper Tribunal who are members or fellows of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors”; and

b

in paragraph 4—

i

for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”;

ii

in sub-paragraph (2) for “award a” substitute “awards a”;

iii

in sub-paragraph (3) for “determine”, in both places, substitute “determines”; and

iv

in sub-paragraph (3) for “section 3(5) of the Lands Tribunal Act 1949” substitute “section 29 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007”.

73

In Schedule 4 (common land)—

a

in paragraph 5(4) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in paragraph 6 for “Lands Tribunal in accordance with section 3 of the Lands Tribunal Act 1949” substitute “Upper Tribunal who are members or fellows of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors”.

74

In Schedule 7 (consequential amendments of references to enactments), in the entry relating to the Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845, for “Lands Tribunal”, in both places, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Forestry Act 1967

75

The Forestry Act 196728 is amended as follows.

76

In section 5(2)(b) (forestry dedication covenants and agreements) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

77

In section 31(1)(a) (determination of matters arising under sections 11, 14, 21 and 22) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Agriculture Act 196778

1

Section 49 of the Agriculture Act 196729 (control of sale of certain land) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (8)—

a

in paragraph (a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”; and

b

for the words from “For the purposes of this subsection” to “has not expired.” substitute—

For the purposes of paragraph (a) “appropriate tribunal” means—

i

in relation to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal;

ii

in relation to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland.

3

After subsection (8) insert—

8A

For the purposes of subsection (8)(a) a claim shall not be deemed to be fully determined so long as—

a

in relation to a decision of the Upper Tribunal, the time for applying for permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal, or for applying for permission to appeal from the decision of the Court of Appeal on such an appeal, has not expired; or

b

in relation to a decision of the Lands Tribunal for Scotland, the time for requiring the tribunal to state a case with respect thereto, or for appealing from any decision on the points raised by a case so stated, has not expired.

4

Omit subsection (12).

City of London (Various Powers) Act 1967

79

The City of London (Various Powers) Act 196730 is amended as follows.

80

In section 16(7) and (8) (compensation) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

81

In section 17(3) (acquisition of land, or rights in land, for city walkways) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Leasehold Reform Act 1967

82

The Leasehold Reform Act 196731 is amended as follows.

83

In section 20(4)(b) and (4A) (jurisdiction and special powers of County Court) for “Lands Tribunal” in each place substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

84

In section 21 (jurisdiction of Lands Tribunal) in the heading for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “leasehold valuation tribunals”.

85

In section 31(2)(a) (ecclesiastical property) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

86

In paragraph 8(1)(b) and (1A) of Schedule 2 (provisions supplementary to sections 17 and 18) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Port of London Act 1968

87

The Port of London Act 196832 is amended as follows.

88

In section 75(6)(b) (lands above mean high water level) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

89

In section 90(3) (entry on land to survey, etc.) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Transport Act 196890

In section 115(1)(b) of the Transport Act 196833 (interpretation of Part 7) for “Lands Tribunal”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “ Upper”.

Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1969

91

The Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 196934 is amended as follows.

92

In section 21(7) and (8) (compensation) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

93

In section 22(6) (acquisition of land, or rights in land, for walkways) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

94

In section 25(7)(c), (d) and (e) (further provisions as to statutory undertakers) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Taxes Management Act 1970

95

The Taxes Management Act 197035 is amended as follows.

96

In section 46D (questions to be determined by Lands Tribunal)—

a

in the heading, for “Lands Tribunal” insert “the relevant tribunal”;

b

in subsections (1) and (3) for “relevant Lands Tribunal” substitute “relevant tribunal”; and

c

in subsection (3)(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

97

In section 47B(a) (special jurisdiction relating to Business Expansion Scheme) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Courts Act 197198

In Part 1A of Schedule 2 to the Courts Act 197136 (certain office-holders eligible for appointment as circuit judges) omit the entry for Member (excluding the President) of the Lands Tribunal appointed under section 2 of the Lands Tribunal Act 1949.

Thames Barrier and Flood Prevention Act 197299

In section 3(1) of the Thames Barrier and Flood Prevention Act 197237 (interpretation), in the definition of “the tribunal” for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Criminal Justice Act 1972100

In section 60(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 197238 (power of entry in connection with acquisition of land for prisons)—

a

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

Land Compensation Act 1973

101

The Land Compensation Act 197339 is amended as follows.

102

In section 3(5) (claims) for “Lands Tribunal in respect of the costs of proceedings before the Tribunal by virtue of section 16 below” substitute “Upper Tribunal in respect of the costs of and incidental to proceedings in the Upper Tribunal by virtue of section 29 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007”.

103

In section 16(1) (disputes) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

104

In section 30(3) (amount of home loss payment in England and Wales) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

105

In section 33A(4)(e) (basic loss payment) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

106

In section 33I(1) (payment) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

107

In section 38(4) (amount of disturbance payment) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

108

In section 52ZC(10)(c) (land subject to mortgage: supplementary) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

109

In section 54(1), (3) and (6)(b) (effect of counter-notice under section 53) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

110

In section 56(1) and (3)(d) (effect of counter-notice under section 55) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

111

In section 58(1) (determination of material detriment where part of house etc. proposed for compulsory acquisition) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

112

In section 61(2) (notice to quit part of agricultural holding: right to claim notice of entry compensation for remainder of holding) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Reservoirs Act 1975113

In section 18(2) of the Reservoirs Act 197540 (compensation to third parties for damage or disturbance) for “Lands Tribunal or” substitute “Upper Tribunal or”.

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975114

In Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification Act 197541 (bodies of which all members are disqualified) omit the first entry for the Lands Tribunal.

Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975115

In Part 2 of Schedule 1 of the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 197542 (bodies of which all members are disqualified) omit the first entry for the Lands Tribunal.

Litigants in Person (Costs and Expenses) Act 1975116

In section 1(1)(b) and (4)(a) of the Litigants in Person (Costs and Expenses) Act 197543 (costs or expenses recoverable) omit “the Lands Tribunal or”.

Welsh Development Agency Act 1975117

In paragraph 15(4) of Part 4 of Schedule 4 to the Welsh Development Agency Act 197544 (rights of entry)—

a

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976

118

The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 197645 is amended as follows.

119

In section 15(6) (power of local authorities to survey land which they propose to acquire compulsorily)—

a

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”;

b

for “sections 2(2) to (5) and” substitute “section”; and

c

for “relate to the conduct of certain proceedings before the Tribunal and” substitute “relates to”.

120

In section 24(5) (provisions supplementary to section 23)—

a

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”;

b

for “sections 2(2) to (5) and” substitute “section”; and

c

for “relate to the conduct of certain proceedings before the Tribunal and” substitute “relates to”.

121

In paragraph 7 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (adaptation of enactments), in the provisions substituted for section 8 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, in subsection (1)(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Rentcharges Act 1977

122

The Rentcharges Act 197746 is amended as follows.

123

In section 6(1) and (2) (appeal) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

124

In section 7(1)(b) (effect of apportionment order) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

125

In section 13(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “apportionment order” for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979

126

The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 197947 is amended as follows.

127

In section 8(4) (recovery of compensation on subsequent grant of consent) for “Lands Tribunal or” substitute “Upper Tribunal or”.

128

In section 17(7) (agreement concerning ancient monuments and land in their vicinity) omit “of Lands Tribunal”.

129

In section 47 (general provisions with respect to claims for compensation)—

a

in subsection (2) for “Lands Tribunal or” substitute “Upper Tribunal or”; and

b

in subsection (3) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980

130

The Local Government, Planning and Land Act 198048 is amended as follows.

131

In section 167 (power to survey land etc.)—

a

in subsection (9)—

i

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”;

ii

for “sections 2(2) to (5) and” substitute “section”; and

iii

for “relate to the conduct of certain proceedings before the Tribunal and” substitute “relates to”; and

b

in subsection (13)—

i

for “Lands Tribunal”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “Upper Tribunal”;

ii

for “for “sections 2(2) to (5) and” substitute “section”; and

iii

omit “(which make similar provision for Scotland)”.

132

In paragraph 23(2) of Part 4 of Schedule 28 (urban development corporations: land), in the provisions substituted for section 8 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, in subsection (1)(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Highways Act 1980

133

The Highways Act 198049 is amended as follows.

134

In section 261(1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) (benefit to vendor to be taken into account in assessing compensation on certain compulsory acquisitions for highway purposes) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

135

In section 262(1)(b) and (2)(b) (assumptions to be made in assessing compensation on certain compulsory acquisitions of land for service stations etc and lorry areas for special roads) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

136

In section 271(3) (provisions with respect to transfer of toll highways to highway authorities) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

137

In section 307 (disputes as to compensation which are to be determined by Lands Tribunal and related provisions)—

a

in the heading and subsections (1), (2), (4), (5), (6) and (7) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in subsection (5)(b) for “their” substitute “its”.

138

In paragraph 7 of Part 2 of Schedule 19 (compulsory acquisition of rights – modification of 1965 Act), in the provisions substituted for section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965—

a

in subsections (1) and (1A) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in subsection (1) for “so determine” substitute “so determines”.

Judicial Pensions Act 1981

139

The Judicial Pensions Act 198150 is amended as follows.

140

In section 10 (president or other member of either Lands Tribunal)—

a

in the heading, for “either Lands Tribunal” substitute “the Lands Tribunal for Scotland”;

b

in subsection (1)—

i

omit “the Lands Tribunal, or”; and

ii

for “appropriate minister” substitute “Secretary of State”; and

c

omit subsection (2).

141

In section 16 (application of Part 2 and interpretation), in the definition of “relevant service” in the entry for Member of Lands Tribunal or Lands Tribunal for Scotland—

a

in the first column omit “Lands Tribunal or”; and

b

in the second column for “either of those Tribunals” substitute “that Tribunal”.

New Towns Act 1981

142

The New Towns Act 198151 is amended as follows.

143

In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 6 (modifications of enactments) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

144

In Schedule 7 (assessment of compensation to statutory undertakers)—

a

in paragraphs 1(3) and 3(1) and (2) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in paragraph 3(2)—

i

for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”;

ii

for “apply as they apply” substitute “applies as it applies”; and

iii

for “section 4 of that Act” substitute “that section”.

Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981

145

The Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 198152 is amended as follows.

146

In section 10(3) (acquiring authority’s liability arising on vesting of the land) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

147

In section 11(4) (recovery of compensation overpaid) for the words from “Lands Tribunal” to the end substitute “Upper Tribunal.”.

148

In paragraphs 4(1)(c), 8(1) and 9(1) and (2) of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (divided land; buildings and gardens etc.) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Acquisition of Land Act 1981

149

The Acquisition of Land Act 198153 is amended as follows.

150

In section 4(2) (assessment of compensation) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

151

In paragraph 3(4) of Part 3 of Schedule 2 (minerals) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Civil Aviation Act 1982

152

The Civil Aviation Act 198254 is amended as follows.

153

In section 44(6) (power to obtain rights over land) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

154

In section 50(7) (power of entry for purposes of survey) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

155

In section 51(1) (special provisions for statutory undertakers) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

156

In section 105 (general interpretation)—

a

in subsection (1)—

i

omit the definition of “the Lands Tribunal”; and

ii

in the appropriate place, insert—

  • “the appropriate tribunal” means—

    1. a

      in the application of this Act to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal;

    2. b

      in the application of this Act to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland;

    3. c

      in the application of this Act to Northern Ireland, the Lands Tribunal for Northern Ireland;

b

omit subsection (5).

157

In paragraph 5 of Schedule 8 (provisions relating to orders under section 45) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

158

In paragraph 9 of Part 2 of Schedule 9 (provisions relating to directions under section 46) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

Aviation Security Act 1982159

Schedule 1 to the Aviation Security Act 198255 (provisions relating to compensation) is amended as follows—

a

in paragraph 7 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in paragraphs 9(b) and 10(b) for “Lands Tribunal shall” substitute “Upper Tribunal shall”.

Mental Health Act 1983

160

The Mental Health Act 198356 is amended as follows.

161

In section 77(2) (general provisions concerning tribunal applications) after “in accordance with” insert “Tribunal Procedure Rules or”.

162

In Schedule 2 (Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales), after paragraph 4 insert—

5

1

A member of the First-tier Tribunal who is eligible to decide any matter in a case under this Act may, at the request of the President of the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales and with the approval of the Senior President of Tribunals, act as a member of the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales.

2

Every person while acting under this paragraph may perform any of the functions of a member of the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales.

3

Until section 38(7) of the Mental Health Act 2007 comes into force, the reference in sub-paragraph (1) to the President of the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales is to be read as a reference to the chairman of the tribunal.

National Heritage Act 1983163

In section 36(10) of the National Heritage Act 198357 (records: power of entry)—

a

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

for “sections 2(2) to (5) and” substitute “section”.

Telecommunications Act 1984164

In paragraph 4 of Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 198458 (the Telecommunications Code: effect of rights and compensation)—

a

in sub-paragraph (6)—

i

for “the Lands Tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

ii

for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”; and

iii

for “procedure and costs before the Lands Tribunal” substitute “costs”;

b

in sub-paragraph (9) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”;

c

after sub-paragraph (10) insert—

10A

In this paragraph “the appropriate tribunal” means—

a

in the application of this Act to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal;

b

in the application of this Act to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland;

c

in the application of this Act to Northern Ireland, the Lands Tribunal for Northern Ireland.

d

in sub-paragraph (11)—

i

in paragraph (a) omit “for any reference to the Lands Tribunal there is substituted a reference to the Lands Tribunal for Scotland and”; and

ii

in paragraph (b) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”; and

e

in sub-paragraph (12)—

i

omit paragraph (a); and

ii

in paragraph (b) omit “2,”.

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984165

In paragraph 22(4) of Part 4 of Schedule 4 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 198459 (control of off-street parking)—

a

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

Cycle Tracks Act 1984166

In section 5(3) of the Cycle Tracks Act 198460 (compensation) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Inheritance Tax Act 1984167

In section 222 of the Inheritance Tax Act 198461 (appeals against determinations)—

a

in subsection (4) omit “Lands”;

b

in subsection (4A) omit “Lands”;

c

in subsection (4B)—

i

for “appropriate Lands tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”; and

ii

in paragraph (a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Mineral Workings Act 1985

168

The Mineral Workings Act 198562 is amended as follows.

169

In section 7(13) (power to enter former mining land etc.)—

a

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

for “sections 2(2) to (5) and” substitute “section”.

170

In section 8(11) (works on former mining land etc.) —

a

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

for “sections 2(2) to (5) and” substitute “section”.

Housing Act 1985

171

The Housing Act 198563 is amended as follows.

172

In section 269(6)(a) and (b) (right of appeal against order) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

173

In section 296(3) (apparatus of statutory undertakers) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

174

In section 550(2)(a) (compulsory purchase compensation to be made up to 95 per cent of defect-free value) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

175

In section 584B(6) (repayment on revocation of demolition or prohibition order)—

a

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

for “section 2 and subsections (1)(a) and (4) to (6)” substitute “subsections (1)(a), (4) and (5)”.

176

In paragraph 11(5B) of Schedule 5 (exceptions to the right to buy) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985177

In section 20C(1) and (2)(c) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 198564 (limitation of service charges: costs of proceedings) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1986178

In section 4(11) of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 198665 (incorporation of certain banks, walls, etc. into flood defences) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Gas Act 1986179

In Schedule 3 to the Gas Act 198666 (acquisition of land by gas transporter)—

a

in paragraph 8, in the provisions substituted for section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965—

i

in subsection (1) for “Lands Tribunal determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal determines”;

ii

in subsection (1) for “Lands Tribunal so determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal so determines”; and

iii

in subsection (1A) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in paragraph 22 for “Lands Tribunal”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Landlord and Tenant Act 1987

180

The Landlord and Tenant Act 198767 is amended as follows.

181

In section 12D(4) (nominated persons: supplementary provisions) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

182

In section 14(4) (withdrawal of nominated person from transaction) for “Upper Tribunal” substitute “Lands Tribunal”.

183

In section 33(2)(a) (acquisition order where landlord cannot be found) for “President of the Lands Tribunal” substitute “Senior President of Tribunals”.

184

In section 34(4) (discharge of acquisition order and withdrawal by tenants) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Channel Tunnel Act 1987

185

The Channel Tunnel Act 198768 is amended as follows.

186

In section 46 (determination of questions referred to arbitration) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

187

In Part 3 of Schedule 5 (supplementary provisions as to acquisition of land)—

a

in paragraphs 3(2) to (7) and 6(1) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in paragraph 8(b), in the provisions substituted for section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, in section 8(1)(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Local Government Finance Act 1988188

In Schedule 11 to the Local Government Finance Act 198869 (tribunals)—

a

in paragraph 11(1)(b) and (2)(a) to (d) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in paragraph 14—

i

in paragraphs (c) to (e) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

ii

in paragraph (d) omit “, as to the time within which an appeal may be initiated, and”.

Housing Act 1988189

In paragraph 22 of Part 3 of Schedule 10 to the Housing Act 198870 (housing action trusts: land), in the provisions substituted for section 8 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, in subsection (1)(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Electricity Act 1989

190

The Electricity Act 198971 is amended as follows.

191

In paragraph 9 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (compulsory acquisition of land etc. by licence holders), in the provisions substituted for section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965—

a

in subsection (1)—

i

for “Lands Tribunal determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal determines”; and

ii

for “Lands Tribunal so determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal so determines”; and

b

in subsection (1A) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

192

In Schedule 4 (other powers etc. of licence holders)—

a

in paragraphs 7(4) and 11(3) for “sections 2 and 4” substitute “section 4”; and

b

in paragraph 12 in the definition of “the Tribunal” for “Lands Tribunal in” substitute “Upper Tribunal in”.

Town and Country Planning Act 1990

193

The Town and Country Planning Act 199072 is amended as follows.

194

In section 109(3)(a), (4) and (5) (apportionment of compensation for depreciation) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

195

In section 118 (determination of claims for compensation)—

a

in subsection (1) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in subsection (2) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

196

In section 146(1), (4) and (8)(b) (effect of counter-notice under section 145) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

197

In section 152(2)(b) (further counter-notices where certain proposals have come into force) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

198

In section 153 (reference of objection to Lands Tribunal: general)—

a

in the heading and subsections (1) and (3) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

omit subsection (2).

199

In section 154(1)(b), (3)(a), (4)(a) and (b) and (6)(b) (effect of valid blight notice) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

200

In section 155(1)(a) and (b) and (3)(b) and (c) (effect on powers of compulsory acquisition of counter-notice disclaiming intention to acquire) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

201

In section 156(1) (withdrawal of blight notice) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

202

In section 159(3), (4) and (5) (objections to section 158 notices) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

203

In section 160(2)(a) and (4)(a) (effect of notices served by virtue of section 158) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

204

In section 163(2)(b)(i) (prohibition on service of simultaneous notices under sections 150, 161 and 162) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

205

In section 166(1)(b) and (2) (saving for claimant’s right to sell whole hereditament, etc.) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

206

In section 186 (compensation for loss due to stop notice)—

a

in subsection (6) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in subsection (7) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

207

In section 205 (determination of compensation claims)—

a

in subsection (1) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in subsection (2) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

208

In section 223 (repayment of expense of removing prohibited advertisements)—

a

in subsection (2) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in subsection (3) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

209

In section 250 (compensation for orders under section 249)—

a

in subsection (6) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in subsection (7) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

210

In section 280(4) and (5) (measure of compensation to statutory undertakers, etc.) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

211

In section 282 (procedure for assessing compensation)—

a

in subsections (1) and (2) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in subsection (2)—

i

for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”; and

ii

for “section 4 of that Act” substitute “section 4”.

Planning (Listing Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990212

In section 31 of the Planning (Listing Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 199073 (general provisions as to compensation for depreciation under Part 1)—

a

in subsection (4) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in subsection (5) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990213

In Schedule 2 to the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 199074 (provisions relating to compensation)—

a

in paragraph 7 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in paragraphs 8(b) and 9(b) for “Lands Tribunal is” substitute “Upper Tribunal is”.

Courts and Legal Services Act 1990214

In Schedule 11 to the Courts and Legal Services Act 199075 (judges etc. barred from legal practice) omit the entry for Member of the Lands Tribunal appointed under section 2 of the Lands Tribunal Act 1949.

Planning and Compensation Act 1991215

In Part 2 of Schedule 18 to the Planning and Compensation Act 199176 (compensation provisions referred to in section 80) for the entry for rule 32 of the Lands Tribunal Rules 1996 substitute—

Rule 32 of the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) (Lands Chamber) Rules 2009 (awards with interest by the Upper Tribunal).

Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991

216

The Coal Mining Subsidence Act 199177 is amended as follows.

217

In section 6(4) and (6) (schedule of remedial works) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

218

In section 40(1) (disputes: general) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

219

In section 52 (interpretation) omit the definition of “the Lands Tribunal” and insert in the appropriate place—

  • “the appropriate tribunal” means—

    1. a

      in relation to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal;

    2. b

      in relation to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland;

Water Industry Act 1991

220

The Water Industry Act 199178 is amended as follows.

221

In paragraph 11(3)(a) of Part 2 of Schedule 6 (supplemental provisions relating to right of entry) for “President of the Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

222

In paragraph 4 of Schedule 9 (modification of compensation provisions etc. in relation to the creation of new rights), in the provisions substituted for subsection 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965—

a

in subsection (1)—

i

for “Lands Tribunal determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal determines”; and

ii

for “Lands Tribunal so determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal so determines”; and

b

in subsection (1A) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

223

In paragraph 8(6) of Schedule 11 (orders conferring compulsory works powers)—

a

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

224

In paragraph 3(1) of Schedule 12 (compensation etc. in respect of pipe-laying and other works powers)—

a

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

225

In paragraph 2(4) of Schedule 14 (mineral rights) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Child Support Act 1991226

1

The amendment made by this paragraph does not have effect at any time after the commencement of paragraph 23 of Schedule 4 to the Northern Ireland Act 200979.

2

In paragraph 4 of Schedule 4 to the Child Support Act 199180 (Child Support Commissioners for Northern Ireland)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1) for “First Minister and deputy First Minister, acting jointly,” substitute “Lord Chancellor”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “First Minister and deputy First Minister think” substitute “Lord Chancellor thinks”.

Water Resources Act 1991

227

The Water Resources Act 199181 is amended as follows.

228

In section 61(5) (compensation where licence modified on direction of the Secretary of State)—

a

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

229

In section 62(5) (compensation for owner of fishing rights applying under section 55)—

a

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

230

In section 63(4)(b) (Secretary of State to indemnify Agency in certain cases) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

231

In paragraphs 3(2) and 4(2), (3) and (4) of Schedule 9 (compensation in respect of drought orders) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

232

In paragraph 4 of Schedule 18 (modification of compensation provisions etc. in relation to the creation of new rights), in the provisions substituted for subsection 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965—

a

in subsection (1)—

i

for “Lands Tribunal determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal determines”; and

ii

for “Lands Tribunal so determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal so determines”; and

b

in subsection (1A) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

233

In paragraph 8(6) of Schedule 19 (orders conferring compulsory works powers)—

a

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

234

In paragraph 6(3)(a) of Schedule 20 (supplemental provisions with respect to powers of entry) for “President of the Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

235

In Schedule 21 (compensation etc. in respect of certain works powers)—

a

in paragraph 3(1)—

i

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

ii

for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”; and

b

in paragraph 5(2) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

236

In paragraph 2(4) of Schedule 23 (mineral rights) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Land Drainage Act 1991

237

The Land Drainage Act 199182 is amended as follows.

238

In section 14(6) (general drainage powers of boards and local authorities) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

239

In section 22(7) (powers of ministers to authorise landowners to carry out drainage works) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

240

In section 29(6) (effect of order under section 28) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

241

In section 46(6) (hearing and determination of appeals under section 45) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

242

In section 64(5) (powers of entry for internal drainage boards and local authorities) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Transport and Works Act 1992243

In section 53(6) of the Transport and Works Act 199283 (rights to enter land) for “Lands Tribunal”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992

244

The Tribunals and Inquiries Act 199284 is amended as follows.

245

In section 11(1) (appeals from certain tribunals) omit “, 44”.

246

In Part 1 of Schedule 1 (tribunals under direct supervision of council) omit the entry at paragraph 27 relating to the Lands Tribunal.

Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993

247

The Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 199385 is amended as follows.

248

In Part 2 of Schedule 1 (the offices which may be qualifying judicial offices – members of tribunals) in the entry for President or other member of the Lands Tribunal, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland or the Lands Tribunal for Northern Ireland, omit “the Lands Tribunal,”.

249

In Schedule 5 (retirement provisions: the relevant offices) in the entry for President or other member of the Lands Tribunal, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland or the Lands Tribunal for Northern Ireland, omit “the Lands Tribunal,”.

250

In Schedule 7 (retirement dates: transitional provisions) in paragraph 5(2)(b) and (5)(x) omit “of the Lands Tribunal, or”.

Cardiff Bay Barrage Act 1993

251

The Cardiff Bay Barrage Act 199386 is amended as follows.

252

In paragraph 13(2) of Schedule 2 (works: supplementary – compensation) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

253

In paragraph 6(3) of Schedule 5 (temporary occupation and use of land) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

254

In paragraphs 16(4) and 27(2) of Schedule 7 (groundwater damage protection) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Coal Industry Act 1994

255

The Coal Industry Act 199487 is amended as follows.

256

In section 47 (disputes etc. as to subsidence matters)—

a

in subsections (1), (2)(b), (4) and (9)(d) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”;

b

in subsection (4) for “that Tribunal” substitute “that tribunal”; and

c

in subsection (10) omit the definition of “the Lands Tribunal” and insert in the appropriate place—

  • “the appropriate tribunal” means—

    1. a

      in relation to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal;

    2. b

      in relation to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland; and

257

In section 59(2)(e) (information to be kept confidential by the Authority) for “Lands Tribunal or” substitute “Upper Tribunal or”.

258

In paragraph 4 of Schedule 1B (modification of compensation provisions etc. in relation to the creation of new rights), in the provisions substituted for section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965—

a

in subsection (1)—

i

for “Lands Tribunal determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal determines”; and

ii

for “Lands Tribunal so determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal so determines”; and

b

in subsection (1A) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

259

In paragraph 6(5) and (6) of Part 1 of Schedule 7 (retained interests in copyhold land) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

British Waterways Act 1995260

In section 2(1) of the British Waterways Act 199588 (interpretation)—

a

in the definition of “the specified provisions” for “sections 2(2) to (5) and” substitute “section”; and

b

in the definition of “the tribunal” for “Lands Tribunal or” substitute “Upper Tribunal or”.

Housing Act 1996261

In Schedule 5 of the Housing Act 199689 (text of Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, as amended) in section 24A(6) and (7) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996262

1

Part 3 of Schedule 4 to the Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 199690 (acquisition of land within limits shown on deposited plans) is amended as follows.

2

In paragraph 9(3), in the provisions substituted for section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965—

a

in subsection (1)—

i

in paragraph (b) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

ii

in paragraph (c)—

aa

for “Lands Tribunal have” substitute “Upper Tribunal has”; and

bb

for “them” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”;

b

in subsection (1B)(b) for “Lands Tribunal direct” substitute “Upper Tribunal directs”;

c

in subsection (1C) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

d

in subsection (1D)—

i

for “Lands Tribunal determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal determines”; and

ii

for “them” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.

3

In paragraph 9(10), in the provision substituted for section 58 of the Land Compensation Act 1973, for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

4

In paragraph 11—

a

in sub-paragraph (5) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in sub-paragraphs (6) to (11) for “Lands Tribunal determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal determines”.

5

In paragraph 12(1) and (2) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Government of Wales Act 1998263

In paragraph 15(4) of Schedule 13 to the Government of Wales Act 199891 (Welsh Development Agency: Land Provisions)—

a

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

for “sections 2 and 4” substitute “section 4”.

Regional Development Agencies Act 1998264

In paragraph 4 of Part 2 of Schedule 5 to the Regional Development Agencies Act 199892 (acquisition of land), in the provisions substituted for sections 7 and 8 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, in section 8(1)(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Postal Services Act 2000

265

The Postal Services Act 200093 is amended as follows.

266

In paragraph 8 of Part 2 of Schedule 5 (acquisition of land), in the provisions substituted for section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965—

a

in subsections (1A) and (1C) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in subsection (1B) for “Lands Tribunal make” substitute “Upper Tribunal makes”.

267

In paragraph 5(2) of Schedule 6 (further provisions relating to land)—

a

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

Fur Farming (Prohibition) Act 2000268

In section 5(6) of the Fur Farming (Prohibition) Act 200094 (compensation for existing businesses) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002269

In section 175 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 200295 (appeals)—

a

in subsections (1), (2)(b), (4), (5) and (6) for “Lands Tribunal” in each place substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

omit subsections (3) and (10).

Finance Act 2003270

In paragraph 45 of Part 7 of Schedule 10 to the Finance Act 200396 (appeals against Revenue decisions on tax: questions to be determined by the relevant Lands Tribunal)—

a

in the heading and sub-paragraph (1) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “tribunal”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (2)—

i

for “regulation “the relevant Lands Tribunal”” substitute “paragraph “the relevant tribunal””; and

ii

in paragraph (a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Housing Act 2004

271

The Housing Act 200497 is amended as follows.

272

In section 42(4)(b)(i) and (ii) (recovery of expenses of taking emergency remedial action) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

273

In section 50(7)(a) (recovery of charge under section 49) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

274

In section 143(4)(a) and (b) (appeals against overcrowding notices) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

275

In section 181(3) (exceptions to the right to buy: determination whether exception for dwelling-house suitable for elderly persons applies), in the inserted paragraph (5B), for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

276

In section 231 (appeals from residential property tribunals)—

a

in subsections (1) and (3) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”;

b

for subsection (2) substitute—

2

But the appeal may only be made with the permission of the residential property tribunal or the Upper Tribunal.

c

omit subsection (5).

277

In section 255(7)(a) and (b) (HMO declarations) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

278

In paragraphs 19(2)(a) and (b) and 20(3)(a) and (b) of Part 3 of Schedule 1 (procedure and appeals relating to improvement notices) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

279

In paragraphs 14(2)(a) and (b) and 15(3)(a) and (b) of Part 3 of Schedule 2 (procedure and appeals relating to prohibition orders) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

280

In paragraph 11(6)(a) and (b) of Part 3 of Schedule 3 (improvement notices: enforcement action by local housing authorities) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

281

In paragraph 35(3)(a) and (b) of Part 3 of Schedule 5 (licences under Parts 2 and 3: procedure and appeals) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

282

In paragraphs 27(3)(a) and (b) and 31(3)(a) and (b) of Part 3 of Schedule 6 (management orders: procedure and appeals) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

283

In paragraphs 29(3)(a) and (b) and 33(3)(a) and (b) of Part 4 of Schedule 7 (further provisions regarding empty dwelling management orders) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Constitutional Reform Act 2005

284

The Constitutional Reform Act 200598 is amended as follows.

285

In Schedule 7 (protected functions of the Lord Chancellor) omit the entry relating to the Lands Tribunal Act 1949.

286

In Part 3 of Schedule 14 (appointments by the Lord Chancellor: offices to which paragraph 12(2)(d) of Schedule 12 applies) omit the entry relating to a President or Member of the Lands Tribunal.

London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006287

In section 4 of the London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 200699 (general functions)—

a

in subsection (5)(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in subsection (6)(a) for “Lands Tribunal”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008288

In section 135 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008100 (support: supplemental)—

a

omit subsection (3); and

b

in subsection (4) omit “other”.

Housing and Regeneration Act 2008289

In paragraph 11 of Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008101 (acquisition of land), in the provisions substituted for section 8 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, in subsection (1)(b)(i) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Crossrail Act 2008290

1

Part 3 of Schedule 6 to the Crossrail Act 2008102 (acquisition of land shown within limits on deposited plans) is amended as follows.

2

In paragraph 7(3), in the provisions substituted for section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965—

a

in subsection (1)—

i

in paragraph (b) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

ii

in paragraph (c)—

aa

for “Lands Tribunal have” substitute “Upper Tribunal has”; and

bb

for “them” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”;

b

in subsection (1B)(b) for “Lands Tribunal direct” substitute “Upper Tribunal directs”;

c

in subsection (1C) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

d

in subsection (1D)—

i

for “Lands Tribunal determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal determines”; and

ii

for “them” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.

3

In paragraph 7(10), in the provision substituted for section 58 of the Land Compensation Act 1973, in subsection (1) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

4

In paragraph 14(5) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

5

In paragraph 15(1) to (6) for “Lands Tribunal determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal determines”.

6

In paragraph 16(1) and (2) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Planning Act 2008

291

The Planning Act 2008103 is amended as follows.

292

In section 53(8) (rights of entry) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

293

In section 152(4) (compensation in case where no right to claim in nuisance) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

294

In section 165 (rights of entry: supplementary provisions)—

a

in subsection (5) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in subsection (6) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

295

In section 192(7) (tree preservation orders), in the provision to be inserted as section 202E(6) in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, omit “the Lands Tribunal,”.

296

In section 219 (compensation) —

a

in subsection (6) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in subsection (7) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

297

In paragraphs 6(6)(a) and 7(3)(d) of Schedule 6 (changes to, and revocation of, orders granting development consent) omit “the Lands Tribunal,”.

298

In Schedule 12 (application of Act to Scotland: modifications)—

a

in paragraphs 7(b), 20(a) and 22(b) for “Lands Tribunal were” substitute “Upper Tribunal were”; and

b

in paragraph 22(c) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

SCHEDULE 2Consequential amendments to secondary legislation

Article 5(1) and (3)

Lands Tribunal (Statutory Undertakers Compensation Jurisdiction) Order 1952

1

The Lands Tribunal (Statutory Undertakers Compensation Jurisdiction) Order 1952104 is amended as follows.

2

In article 3 (transfer of jurisdiction) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

3

In article 8 (provision for variation) for “Rules made under the Lands Tribunal Act” substitute “Tribunal Procedure Rules”.

Landlord and Tenant (Determination of Rateable Value Procedure) Rules 1954

4

The Landlord and Tenant (Determination of Rateable Value Procedure) Rules 1954105 are amended as follows.

5

In rule 8 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

6

In the Schedule (forms A and B), in the Schedule to Form B, for the words from “Lands Tribunal” to the end substitute “Upper Tribunal.”.

Government Oil Pipe-Lines Regulations 19597

In regulation 7(1) and (2) of the Government Oil Pipe-Lines Regulations 1959106 (determination of disputes) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Opencast Coal (Fees) Regulations 19608

In paragraph 1(a) of the Schedule to the Opencast Coal (Fees) Regulations 1960107 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Registers of Drainage Boards Regulations 19689

In regulation 13(4) of the Registers of Drainage Boards Regulations 1968108 (appeals)—

a

in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”;

b

in sub-paragraph (b) for the words from “the Tribunal may be required” to the end substitute “an appeal may be brought against that decision to the Court of Appeal expires without any such appeal having been brought;”;

c

in sub-paragraph (c)—

i

omit “in pursuance of such a requirement such a case is stated and signed and”; and

ii

for “on that case” substitute “on that appeal”;

d

in sub-paragraph (e) omit “or case stated”; and

e

in sub-paragraph (f) omit “or for the opinion of which a case has been stated”.

Pensions Increase (Judicial Pensions) Regulations 197210

Omit paragraph 15 of the Schedule to the Pensions Increase (Judicial Pensions) Regulations 1972109 (judicial pensions – tables of multipliers).

Pensions Increase (Judicial Pensions) Regulations 197411

Omit paragraph 5 of the Schedule to the Pensions Increase (Judicial Pensions) Regulations 1974110 (judicial pensions to which the 1974 Act is to apply).

Town and Country Planning (Compensation and Certificates) Regulations 1974

12

The Town and Country Planning (Compensation and Certificates) Regulations 1974111 are amended as follows.

13

In regulation 7 (claims for compensation under Part 7 of the Act - disputes)—

a

in paragraph (1) for “within 30 days of the issue of the Secretary of State’s findings, give notice in writing to the Lands Tribunal that he disputes the findings, or as the case may be, the apportionment, and thereupon the dispute shall be referred to the Tribunal” substitute “refer the dispute to the Upper Tribunal”;

b

in paragraph (2) for “give the notice referred to in” substitute “refer a dispute to the Upper Tribunal under”;

c

in paragraph (3) for the words from “shall, on compliance” to the end substitute “shall be entitled to be a party to any proceedings under this regulation in the Upper Tribunal.”; and

d

in paragraph (4)—

i

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”;

ii

omit “by their decision”; and

iii

omit “, and shall notify the parties of their decision”.

14

In regulation 12 (claims by rentcharge owners – disputes)—

a

in paragraph (3) for the words from “, within thirty days” to the end substitute “refer the dispute to the Upper Tribunal.”;

b

in paragraph (4) for “notice of dispute has been given” substitute “dispute has been referred to the Upper Tribunal”;

c

in paragraph (5) for “give a notice of dispute” substitute “refer a dispute to the Upper Tribunal”;

d

in paragraph (6) for the words from “shall, on compliance” to the end substitute “shall be entitled to be a party to any proceedings under this regulation in the Upper Tribunal.”;

e

in paragraph (7)—

i

for “Lands Tribunal” in each place substitute “Upper Tribunal”;

ii

omit “by their decision” in each place; and

iii

omit “and shall notify the parties of their decision”; and

f

in paragraph (8) for “Lands Tribunal vary” substitute “Upper Tribunal varies”.

15

In regulation 15 (contributions by Secretary of State under Part 8 of the Act – disputes)—

a

in paragraph (1) for the words from “within 30 days” to “to the Lands Tribunal for determination” substitute “refer the dispute to the Upper Tribunal”;

b

in paragraph (2) for the words from “shall be entitled” to the end substitute “shall be entitled to be a party to any proceedings under this regulation in the Upper Tribunal.”; and

c

in paragraph (3)—

i

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”;

ii

omit “by their decision”; and

iii

omit “, and shall notify the parties of their decision”.

16

In paragraph 4(b)(ii) of Schedule 2 (provisions for determining rentcharge payments)—

a

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

for “them” substitute “it”.

Land Charges Rules 197417

In rule 10(ii) of the Land Charges Rules 1974112 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Internal Drainage Boards (Acquisition of New Interests and Rights) Regulations 197718

In regulation 11 of the Internal Drainage Boards (Acquisition of New Interests and Rights) Regulations 1977113, in the provisions substituted for section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965114

a

in subsection (1)—

i

for “Lands Tribunal determines” substitute “Upper Tribunal determines”; and

ii

for “Lands Tribunal so determine” substitute “Upper Tribunal so determines”; and

b

in subsection (1A) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Local Lands Charges Rules 1977

19

The Local Lands Charges Rules 1977115 are amended as follows.

20

In rule 10(1) and (7) (light obstruction notices) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

21

In Part 11 of Schedule 2 (particulars of registration) for “Lands Tribunal” in each place substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

22

In item 2 in the table in Schedule 3 (fees) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Control of Off-Street Parking (England and Wales) Order 197823

In paragraph 22(4) of the Schedule to the Control of Off-Street Parking (England and Wales) Order 1978116 (right to compensation in certain circumstances)—

a

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

Control of Off-Street Parking (England and Wales) (Metropolitan Districts) Order 198624

In paragraph 22(4) of the Schedule to the Control of Off-Street Parking (England and Wales) (Metropolitan Districts) Order 1986117 (right to compensation in certain circumstances)—

a

for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

Stamp Duty Reserve Tax Regulations 198625

In regulation 8 of the Stamp Duty Reserve Tax Regulations 1986118 (appeals against determination)—

a

in paragraphs (4) and (4A) omit “Lands”;

b

in paragraph (4B)—

i

for “appropriate Lands” substitute “appropriate”; and

ii

in sub-paragraph (a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Court Funds Rules 1987

26

The Court Funds Rules 1987119 are amended as follows.

27

In rule 2(2) (interpretation)—

a

in the definition of “Court” for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in the definition of “Order” for “under the seal of the Lands Tribunal” substitute “of the Upper Tribunal”.

28

In rule 7(3) (payment schedule) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

29

In rule 8(1) (preparation and amendment of schedules) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Judicial Pensions (Preservation of Benefits) Order 198830

In Schedule 1 to the Judicial Pensions (Preservation of Benefits) Order 1988120 (schemes) in the final paragraph omit “Member of the Lands Tribunal”.

Judicial Pensions (Requisite Benefits) Order 198831

In Schedule 1 to the Judicial Pensions (Requisite Benefits) Order 1988121 (schemes) in the final paragraph omit “Member of the Lands Tribunal”.

Valuation and Community Charge Tribunals Regulations 1989

32

The Valuation and Community Charge Tribunals Regulations 1989122 are amended as follows.

33

In regulation 31(1)(d) (community charge appeals - review of decisions) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

34

In regulation 49(5)(c) (council tax appeals - review of decisions) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Non-Domestic Rating (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 198935

In regulation 3 to the Non-Domestic Rating (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 1989123 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Housing (Prescribed Forms) (No.2) Regulations 199036

In the Schedule to the Housing (Prescribed Forms) (No.2) Regulations 1990124, in Forms 13, 14, 20 and 21, in the Schedule to each form for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Non-Domestic Rating (Payment of Interest) Regulations 199037

In regulation 3(4) and (5)(b) of the Non-Domestic Rating (Payment of Interest) Regulations 1990125 (entitlement to interest) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Civil Aviation Act 1982 (Jersey) Order 199038

In paragraph 29(a)(i) of Schedule 1 to the Civil Aviation Act 1982 (Jersey) Order 1990126 (extension of provisions of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 to the Bailiwick of Jersey)—

a

after ““accounting year”,” insert ““the appropriate tribunal”,”; and

b

omit ““the Lands Tribunal”,”.

Ancient Monuments (Claims for Compensation) (England) Regulations 199139

In the Schedule to the Ancient Monuments (Claims for Compensation) (England) Regulations 1991127

a

in Part 1 (claim for compensation under sections 7, 9 or 46 of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979) in footnote 7 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in Part 2 (claim for compensation from the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England for Damage Caused to Land or Chattels) in footnote 2 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Civil Aviation Act 1982 (Guernsey) Order 199240

In paragraph 29(a)(i) of Schedule 1 to the Civil Aviation Act 1982 (Guernsey) Order 1992128 (extension of provisions of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 to the Bailiwick of Guernsey)—

a

after ““accounting year”,” insert ““the appropriate tribunal”,”; and

b

omit ““the Lands Tribunal”,”.

Town and Country Planning General Regulations 199241

In Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992129 in the form entitled “Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Counter-Notice objecting to Blight Notice”—

a

for “to the Lands Tribunal” substitute “to the Upper Tribunal”; and

b

for “the Registrar, The Lands Tribunal, 48/49 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1JR” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.

Non-Domestic Rating Contributions (England) Regulations 199242

In paragraph 4(6)(a) and (b) of Schedule 1 to the Non-Domestic Rating Contributions (England) Regulations 1992130 (rules for the calculation of non-domestic rating contributions) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Council Tax (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) Regulations 199343

In regulation 30(1)(c) of the Council Tax (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) Regulations 1993131 (review of decisions) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Channel Tunnel (Security) Order 199444

In Schedule 2 to the Channel Tunnel (Security) Order 1994132 (provisions relating to compensation)—

a

in paragraph 7 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”;

b

after paragraph 7 insert—

7A

In paragraph 7 “appropriate tribunal” means—

a

in the application of this Schedule to England and Wales, the Upper Tribunal;

b

in the application of this Schedule to Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland;

c

in the application of this Schedule to Northern Ireland, the Lands Tribunal for Northern Ireland.

c

omit paragraphs 8(b) and 9(b) and the “and” immediately preceding each of them.

Conservation (Natural Habitats &c.) Regulations 1994

45

The Conservation (Natural Habitats &c.) Regulations 1994133 are amended as follows.

46

In regulation 16(4) (management agreements) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

47

In regulation 59(3) (planning permission: supplementary provisions as to compensation) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

48

In regulation 74(4) (consents under Electricity Act 1989: compensation for revocation or variation) for “Lands Tribunal, or” substitute “Upper Tribunal or (in the application of these Regulations to Scotland)”.

49

In regulation 78(4) (authorisations under the Pipe-lines Act 1962: compensation for revocation or variation) for “Lands Tribunal, or” substitute “Upper Tribunal or (in the application of these Regulations to Scotland)”.

50

In regulation 82(4) (orders under the Transport and Works Act 1992: compensation for revocation or variation) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

51

In regulation 92 (compensation: other supplementary provisions)—

a

in paragraph (3) for “by the Lands Tribunal” substitute “by the Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in paragraph (4) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

52

In regulation 96(2) and (3) (compensation: England and Wales) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Town and Country Planning (Minerals) Regulations 199553

In the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Minerals) Regulations 1995134, in the entry for paragraph 2 in column (2), for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Regulations 199554

In Schedule 4 to the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Regulations 1995135 (inquiries) omit paragraph 2(5).

Lands Tribunal Rules 1996

55

The Lands Tribunal Rules 1996136 are amended as follows.

56

For rule 1 (citation and commencement) substitute—

Citation, commencement and application1

1

These Rules may be cited as the Lands Tribunal Rules 1996 and shall come into force on 1st May 1996.

2

These Rules apply to proceedings which have been assigned to the Lands Chamber of the Upper Tribunal by the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) Order 2008137.

57

1

Rule 2 (interpretation) is amended as follows.

2

In paragraph (1)—

a

in the definition of “appeal”—

i

after ““appeal”” insert “, except in Part 9,”; and

ii

omit “Lands”;

b

after the definition of “authority” insert—

  • “compulsory purchase compensation reference” means a reference of a question to the Tribunal—

    1. a

      under section 1 of the 1961 Act;

    2. b

      under section 11(4) of the Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981138; or

    3. c

      to which the provisions of section 4 of the 1961 Act apply, with the exception of references—

      1. i

        under section 16(7) of the City of London (Various Powers) Act 1967139;

      2. ii

        under section 307(1) of the Highways Act 1980140; and

      3. iii

        under regulation 96(2) of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c) Regulations 1994141.

c

omit the definitions of—

i

“the office”; and

ii

“the President”;

d

in the definition of “proceedings” omit “Lands”;

e

in the definition of “the registrar” for “an officer of the Lands Tribunal authorised by the Lord Chancellor, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice,” substitute “a member of staff appointed under section 40(1) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007142 (tribunal staff and services) and authorised by the Senior President of Tribunals”; and

f

for the definition of “the Tribunal” substitute—

  • “the Tribunal” means the Upper Tribunal;

3

Omit paragraph (1A).

58

After rule 2 insert—

Delegation to staff2A

1

Staff appointed under section 40(1) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (tribunal staff and services) may, with the approval of the Senior President of Tribunals, carry out functions of a judicial nature permitted or required to be done by the Tribunal.

2

The approval referred to at paragraph (1) may apply generally to the carrying out of specified functions by members of staff of a specified description in specified circumstances.

3

Within 14 days after the date on which the Tribunal sends notice of a decision made by a member of staff under paragraph (1) to a party, that party may apply in writing to the Tribunal for that decision to be considered afresh by a judge.

59

Omit rule 3 (selection and powers of members of the tribunal).

60

In rule 5 (hearings to be held in public: exceptions)—

a

for the heading substitute “Public and private hearings”;

b

in paragraph (1) for “All” substitute “Subject to paragraph (1A), all”;

c

after paragraph (1) insert—

1A

Any hearing in proceedings on a compulsory purchase compensation reference shall be in public.

d

for paragraph (2) substitute—

2

A judge or other member of the Tribunal shall be entitled to attend a hearing whether or not it is in private, notwithstanding that they do not constitute the Tribunal for the purpose of the hearing.

61

In rule 5A (application of Part 2A) omit “Lands”.

62

In rule 5B(A) and (1) (interpretation) for “first-tier tribunal” substitute “first instance tribunal”.

63

In rule 5C (application for permission to appeal)—

a

in paragraphs (1), (2), (4)(c) and (5) omit “Lands”; and

b

in paragraphs (1), (2) and (4)(b) for “first-tier” substitute “first instance”.

64

In rule 6 (notice of appeal)—

a

in paragraph (1) omit “Lands”;

b

after paragraph (1) insert—

1ZA

In an appeal under regulation 37(1) of the Non-Domestic Rating (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) (England) Regulations 2005143 or regulation 37(1) of the Non-Domestic Rating (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) (Wales) Regulations 2005144, for the purposes of paragraph (1) of this rule the date on which the disputed decision was sent includes—

i

if an application for the disputed decision to be reviewed was made within the time specified in regulation 35(3) of either Regulations, the date on which notice of a decision not to undertake a review was served; or

ii

the date on which notice was served of a decision not to set aside the disputed decision on a review under regulation 35(1) of either Regulations.

c

in paragraph (1B)(b) for “first-tier” substitute “first instance”; and

d

in paragraph (5) omit “Lands”.

65

In rule 9 (application of Part 4) omit “Lands”.

66

In rule 10 (notice of reference)—

a

in paragraph (4)(b) omit “Lands”; and

b

after paragraph (5) add—

6

In a reference under section 153(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990145, the notice of reference must be given to the Tribunal within two months of the date of service of the counter-notice.

7

In a reference under regulation 7(1) or 12(3) of the Town and Country Planning (Compensation and Certificates) Regulations 1974146, the notice of reference must be given to the Tribunal within 30 days of the issue of notice of the decision or findings to which the dispute relates.

8

In a reference under regulation 15(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Compensation and Certificates) Regulations 1974—

a

the notice of reference must be given to the Tribunal within 30 days of the Secretary of State’s determination; and

b

the notice of reference must specify whether the objection is on ground (a) or ground (b) as set out in regulation 14(4) of those Regulations.

67

In rule 16 (suspension of proceedings)—

a

omit “the President or”;

b

in paragraph (a) omit “his or”; and

c

omit “he or”.

68

In rule 17 (order without hearing, etc.)—

a

in paragraph (1)—

i

for “President” substitute “Tribunal”;

ii

for “he” substitute “the Tribunal”; and

iii

for “his” substitute “its”; and

b

in paragraph (2) for “President” substitute “Tribunal”.

69

In rule 19 (enquiries of local authorities)—

a

for “the President or the Tribunal consider” substitute “the Tribunal considers”; and

b

for “they” substitute “the Tribunal”.

70

In rule 21(1) (form of application under section 2 of the Rights of Light Act 1959) omit “Lands”.

71

In rule 26(f) (application of the Arbitration Act 1996) omit “Lands”.

72

In rule 26A (application of the Arbitration Act 1996) omit “Lands” in both places.

73

In rule 28 (simplified procedure)—

a

in paragraph (1) for “A member” substitute “The Tribunal”; and

b

for paragraph (9) substitute—

9

The hearing shall be informal and the Tribunal shall act as if it were an arbitrator and shall adopt any procedure that it considers to be fair.

74

Omit rule 29A (assessors).

75

In rule 30(1) (consolidation of proceedings) omit—

a

“the President or”; and

b

“his or”.

76

In rule 31 (power to select test case in appeals or references)—

a

in paragraph (1)—

i

for “President” substitute “Tribunal”; and

ii

for “he” substitute “the Tribunal”; and

b

omit paragraph (2).

77

In rule 32(a) (application of Arbitration Act 1996) omit “Lands”.

78

In rule 33 (evidence)—

a

in paragraph (1) omit “or President”; and

b

in paragraph (3) for “President” in each place substitute “Tribunal”.

79

In rule 37(1) and (2) (right of audience) omit “the President or”.

80

In rule 38 (interlocutory applications)—

a

in paragraphs (1), (8), (9) and (10) for “President” substitute “Tribunal” and;

b

omit paragraph (11).

81

In rule 39(6) (pre-trial review) for “(11)” substitute “(10)”.

82

In rule 43 (preliminary issues)—

a

in paragraph (1) omit “President or the”; and

b

in paragraph (3) for “President” substitute “Tribunal”.

83

In rule 45 (withdrawal or dismissal of appeal etc, before hearing)—

a

in paragraph (2)—

i

for “President”, in each place, substitute “Tribunal”; and

ii

for “he” substitute “it”; and

b

in paragraph (3) for “President” substitute “Tribunal”.

84

In rule 47 (failure to comply with the rules not to render proceedings invalid) omit “the President or”.

85

In rule 48 (procedure at hearing) omit “and to any direction by the President”.

86

In rule 50 (decision of tribunal)—

a

in paragraph (5) for “Registrar” substitute “Tribunal”;

b

in paragraph (6) for “on which a case has been stated for the decision of the Court of Appeal” substitute “which has been appealed to the Court of Appeal”; and

c

after paragraph (6) insert—

7

Where the Tribunal has made an award in proceedings on a compulsory purchase compensation reference, on the application of any party the Tribunal must specify the amount awarded in respect of any particular matter the subject of the award.

87

In rule 52 (costs)—

a

for the heading substitute “taxation of costs”;

b

omit paragraph (1);

c

in paragraph (3)—

i

for “President who” substitute “Tribunal which”; and

ii

for “he” substitute “it”; and

d

in paragraph (7)

i

for “President”, in each place, substitute “Tribunal”; and

ii

for “he” substitute “it”.

88

In rule 54 (service of notices)—

a

omit paragraph (4); and

b

in paragraph (5) omit—

i

“President or to any member of the Lands”; and

ii

“at the office”.

89

In rule 56 (substituted service) omit—

a

“President or the”; and

b

“President or”.

90

For Part 9 (transitional provisions) substitute—

PART 8APermission to appeal to the Court of Appeal and review

Interpretation of Part 8A57

In this Part—

  • “appeal” means the exercise of a right of appeal on a point of law under section 13 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007; and

  • “review” means the review of a decision by the Tribunal under section 10 of that Act.

Application for permission to appeal58

1

A person seeking permission to appeal must make a written application to the Tribunal for permission to appeal.

2

An application under paragraph (1) must be sent or delivered to the Tribunal so that it is received within 28 days after the date on which the Tribunal sent a copy of the decision, or an order stating its effect, to the party making the application.

3

If the person seeking permission to appeal sends or delivers the application to the Tribunal later than the time required by paragraph (2), or by any extension of time under rule 35 (extension of time)—

a

the application must include a request for an extension of time and the reason why the application was not sent or delivered to the Tribunal in time; and

b

unless the Tribunal decides to extend time for the application, the Tribunal must refuse the application.

4

An application under paragraph (1) must—

a

identify the decision of the Tribunal to which it relates;

b

identify the alleged error or errors of law in the decision; and

c

state the result the person making the application is seeking.

Tribunal’s consideration of application for permission to appeal59

1

On receiving an application for permission to appeal the Tribunal may review the decision in accordance with rule 60 (review of a decision), but may only do so if—

a

when making the decision the Tribunal overlooked a legislative provision or binding authority which could have had a material effect on the decision; or

b

since the Tribunal’s decision, a court has made a decision which is binding on the Tribunal and which, had it been made before the Tribunal’s decision, could have had a material effect on the decision.

2

If the Tribunal decides not to review the decision, or reviews the decision and decides to take no action in relation to the decision or part of it, the Tribunal must consider whether to give permission to appeal in relation to the decision or that part of it.

3

The Tribunal must send a record of its decision to the parties as soon as practicable.

4

If the Tribunal refuses permission to appeal it must send with the record of its decision—

a

a statement of its reasons for such refusal; and

b

notification of the right to make an application to the relevant appellate court for permission to appeal and the time within which, and the method by which, such application must be made.

5

The Tribunal may give permission to appeal on limited grounds, but must comply with paragraph (4) in relation to any grounds on which it has refused permission.

Review of a decision60

1

The Tribunal may only undertake a review of a decision pursuant to rule 59(1) (review on an application for permission to appeal).

2

The Tribunal must notify the parties in writing of the outcome of any review and of any rights of review or appeal in relation to the outcome.

3

If the Tribunal decides to take any action in relation to a decision following a review without first giving every party an opportunity to make representations, the notice under paragraph (2) must state that any party that did not have an opportunity to make representations may apply for such action to be set aside and for the decision to be reviewed again.

91

In Schedule 1—

a

in Form 1 (application for certificate under section 2 of the Rights of Light Act 1959) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”;

b

in Form 2 (temporary certificate for registration of a notice under section 2 of the Rights of Light Act 1959) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”;

c

in Form 3 (certificate for registration of a notice under section 2 of the Rights of Light Act 1959) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

d

in Form 4 (certificate for registration of a notice under section 2 of the Rights of Light Act 1959 following registration of a temporary notice) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

92

Omit Schedule 2 (revocations).

Hedgerows Regulations 199793

In regulation 14 of the Hedgerows Regulations 1997147 (rights of entry: supplementary provisions)—

a

in paragraph (5) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in paragraph (6) for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”.

Anti-Pollution Works Regulations 199994

In paragraph 6 of the Schedule to the Anti-Pollution Works Regulations 1999148 (compensation for grant of rights)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (2)—

i

for “sections 2 and” substitute “section”;

ii

omit “procedure on references to the Lands Tribunal and”; and

iii

omit paragraph (a) and the following “and”.

Leasehold Valuation Tribunals (Procedure) (England) Regulations 200395

In regulation 20 of the Leasehold Valuation Tribunals (Procedure) (England) Regulations 2003149 (permission to appeal) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Fur Farming (Compensation Scheme) (England) Order 2004

96

The Fur Farming (Compensation Scheme) (England) Order 2004150 is amended as follows.

97

In regulation 5(3)(b) (determination of entitlement to compensation) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

98

In regulation 6(3)(c) and (4)(b) (determination as to amount) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Compulsory Purchase of Land (Prescribed Forms) (Ministers) Regulations 200499

In the Schedule to the Compulsory Purchase of Land (Prescribed Forms) (Ministers) Regulations 2004151 (forms)—

a

in Form 8 (notice to a qualifying person of land (or of land subject to new rights) comprised in a compulsory purchase order), in paragraph 3 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in Form 9 (notice to a qualifying person of land (or of land subject to new rights) comprised in a compulsory purchase order made on behalf of a council), in paragraph 3 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Non-Domestic Rating (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) (England) Regulations 2005

100

The Non-Domestic Rating (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) (England) Regulations 2005152 are amended as follows.

101

In regulation 4(1)(e) and (3)(b)(ii) and (c) (circumstances in which proposals may be made) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

102

In regulation 8(10)(b)(i) and (ii) (invalid proposals) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

103

In regulation 17(4)(b) and (5)(b)(i) and (ii) (notification of alteration) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

104

In regulation 35(2), (5)(c) and (9) (review of decisions) for “Lands Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

105

In regulation 37 (appeals)—

a

in paragraphs (1), (5) and (6) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

omit paragraphs (3) and (4).

106

In regulation 39(1)(b), (3) and (4) (notification of further proceedings) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Public Contracts Regulations 2006107

In Schedule 1 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2006153 (GPA annex 1 contracting authorities) omit the entry relating to the Lands Tribunal.

Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Other Houses (Miscellaneous Provisions) (England) Regulations 2006

108

The Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Other Houses (Miscellaneous Provisions) (England) Regulations 2006154 are amended as follows.

109

In regulation 11(1)(g) (registers of licences) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

110

In regulation 12(1)(g) (registers of temporary exemption notices) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

111

In regulation 13(1)(f) (registers of management orders) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Residential Property Tribunal Procedure (England) Regulations 2006112

In regulation 35(1), (2) and (6) of the Residential Property Tribunal Procedure (England) Regulations 2006155 for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Contaminated Land (England) Regulations 2006113

In Schedule 2 to the Contaminated Land (England) Regulations 2006156 (compensation for rights of entry etc.)—

a

in paragraph 5(3) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in paragraph 6—

i

in sub-paragraphs (2)(c) and (3) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

ii

for sub-paragraph (4) substitute—

4

In relation to the determination of any such question, section 4 of the 1961 Act (costs) applies as if the reference in section 2(1) of that Act to section 1 of that Act were a reference to sub-paragraph (3) of this paragraph.

Transport and Works (Model Clauses for Railways and Tramways) Order 2006

114

The Transport and Works (Model Clauses for Railways and Tramways) Order 2006157 is amended as follows.

115

In Schedule 1 (model clauses for railways)—

a

in clause 1(1) (interpretation) in the definition of “the tribunal” for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in paragraph 5 of Schedule 8, in the provisions substituted for section 8 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, in subsection (1)(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

116

In Schedule 2 (model clauses for tramways)—

a

in clause 1(1) (interpretation) in the definition of “the tribunal” for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

in paragraph 5 of Schedule 8, in the provisions substituted for section 8 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, in subsection (1)(a) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) (England) (No.2) Regulations 2006117

In paragraph 9 of Schedule 4 to the Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) (England) (No.2) Regulations 2006158 (review of decisions and consents) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

National Assembly for Wales (Disqualification) Order 2006118

In Part 1 of the Schedule to the National Assembly for Wales (Disqualification) Order 2006159 (bodies of which all members are disqualified) omit the entry for the Lands Tribunal.

Service Charges (Summary of Rights and Obligations, and Transitional Provision) (England) Regulations 2007119

In regulation 3(b) of the Service Charges (Summary of Rights and Obligations, and Transitional Provision) (England) Regulations 2007160 (form and content of summary of rights and obligations of interest), in paragraph (6) of the statement for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Administration Charges (Summary of Rights and Obligations) (England) Regulations 2007120

In regulation 2(b) of the Administration Charges (Summary of Rights and Obligations) (England) Regulations 2007161 (form and content of summary of rights and obligations), in paragraph (7) of the statement for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) Order 2007121

In article 2 of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) Order 2007162 (list of tribunals) omit the entries relating to—

a

the Commissioners for the general purposes of the income tax for England and Wales;

b

the Commissioners for the special purposes of the Income Tax Acts;

c

the Lands Tribunal;

d

the tribunal established under section 706 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988;

e

the tribunal established under section 704 of the Income Tax Act 2007; and

f

VAT and Duties Tribunals for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007

122

The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007163 are amended as follows.

123

In regulation 72 after paragraph (10) add—

11

In the application of any provision by virtue of this regulation—

a

any reference to the Lands Tribunal must be read as a reference to the Upper Tribunal;

b

any reference to section 2 of the Land Compensation Act 1961 must be omitted; and

c

for the purposes of the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) (Land Chamber) Rules 2009, any proceedings to which section 2 of the Land Compensation Act 1961 would have applied but for sub-paragraph (b) shall be proceedings on a compulsory purchase compensation reference.

124

In paragraph 26 of Schedule 5 (environmental permits – payment of compensation)—

a

in sub-paragraphs (2)(c) and (3) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”; and

b

for sub-paragraph (4) substitute—

4

In relation to the determination of such a question, section 4 of the Land Compensation Act 1961 applies as if the reference in section 2(1) of that Act to section 1 of that Act were a reference to sub-paragraph (3) of this paragraph.

London Gateway Port Harbour Empowerment Order 2008125

In article 2(1) of the London Gateway Port Harbour Empowerment Order 2008164 (interpretation) in the definition of “the tribunal” for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Judicial Appointments Order 2008126

In Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Judicial Appointments Order 2008165 (offices for which a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives holds a relevant qualification) at the end of the list add—

Adjudicators appointed under regulation 9 of the Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (Penalty Charge Notices, Enforcement and Adjudication) (Wales) Regulations 2008166

SCHEDULE 3Consequential amendments to Church of England measures

Article 5(1) and (4)

Pastoral Measure 19831

In section 62(3) of the Pastoral Measure 1983167 (power to impose and enforce covenants) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

Care of Churches and Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Measure 19912

In section 22(7) of the Care of Churches and Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Measure 1991168 (power of bishop to remove legal effects of consecration) for “Lands Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

SCHEDULE 4Repeals and revocations

Article 5(5)

Column 1

Enactment repealed or revoked

Column 2

Reference

Column 3

Extent of repeal or revocation

Conveyancing and Feudal Reform (Scotland) Act 1970

1970 c.35

section 50(1)

Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980

1980 c.65

paragraph 3 of Schedule 33

Courts and Legal Services Act 1990

1990 c.41

paragraph 7 of Schedule 10

Arbitration Act 1996

1996 c.23

paragraph 6 of Schedule 3

Scotland Act 1998

1998 c.46

paragraph 9(a) of Schedule 8

Constitutional Reform Act 2005

2005 c.4

paragraph 34 of Part 1 of Schedule 4 and the entry relating to the Lands Tribunal Act 1949 in paragraph 6(3) of part 3 of Schedule 11

Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007

2007 c.15

paragraph 5 of Schedule 10

Pensions Increase (Judicial Pensions) (Amendment) Regulations 1973

S.I. 1973/495

paragraph 10 of the Schedule

Pensions Increase (Judicial Pensions) (Amendment) Regulations 1974

S.I. 1974/984

paragraph 10 of the Schedule

Lands Tribunal (Fees) Rules 1996

S.I. 1996/1021

the whole Rules

Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (Amendment of Schedule 18) Order 1999

S.I. 1999/648

article 2(3)

Civil Procedure (Modification of Enactments) Order 2000

S.I. 2000/941

the whole Order

Contracting Out of Functions (Tribunal Staff) Order 2001

S.I. 2001/3539

the whole Order

Lands Tribunal (Fees) (Amendment) Rules 2002

S.I. 2002/770

the whole Rules

Lord Chancellor (Transfer of Functions and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2006

S.I. 2006/680

paragraph 54 of Schedule 1

SCHEDULE 5Transitional and saving provisions

Article 5(6)

Transitional and saving provisions

1

Any proceedings before the Lands Tribunal which are pending immediately before 1st June 2009 shall continue on and after 1st June 2009 as proceedings before the Upper Tribunal.

2

1

The following sub-paragraphs apply where proceedings are continued in the Upper Tribunal by virtue of paragraph 1.

2

Where a hearing began before 1st June 2009 but was not completed by that date, the Upper Tribunal must be comprised for the continuation of that hearing of the person or persons who began it.

3

The Upper Tribunal may give any direction to ensure that proceedings are dealt with fairly and, in particular, may—

a

apply any provision in procedural rules which applied to the proceedings before 1st June 2009; or

b

disapply provisions of Tribunal Procedure Rules.

4

In sub-paragraph (3) “procedural rules” means provision (whether called rules or not) regulating practice or procedure before a tribunal.

5

Any direction or order given or made in proceedings which is in force immediately before 1st June 2009 remains in force on and after that date as if it were a direction or order of the Upper Tribunal.

6

A time period which has started to run before 1st June 2009 and which has not expired shall continue to apply.

7

An order for costs may only be made if, and to the extent that, an order could have been made before 1st June 2009.

3

Where an appeal lies to a court from any decision made by the Lands Tribunal before 1st June 2009, that right of appeal has not been exercised, and the time to exercise that right of appeal has not expired prior to 1st June 2009, section 13 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007169 (right to appeal to Court of Appeal etc.) shall apply as if the decision were a decision made on or after 1st June 2009 by the Upper Tribunal, and any reference to the Lands Tribunal in legislation relating to such an appeal, express or otherwise, is to be taken as a reference to the Upper Tribunal.

4

Any case to be remitted by a court on or after 1st June 2009 and which, if it had been remitted before 1st June 2009 would have been remitted to the Lands Tribunal, shall be remitted to the Upper Tribunal.

5

Staff appointed to the Lands Tribunal before 1st June 2009 are to be treated on and after that date, for the purpose of any enactment, as if they had been appointed by the Lord Chancellor under section 40(1) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (tribunal staff and services).

6

A decision made by the Lands Tribunal before 1st June 2009 is to be treated as a decision of the Upper Tribunal on or after 1st June 2009.