[F14(1)Where the occupier of any land fails to carry on the duty imposed on him by section 134(3)(b) or 137A(1) of this Act in relation to a highway, a competent authority may carry out such works as may be necessary or expedient for the purpose of rectifying the default.E+W
(2)Sub-paragraph (1) above does not authorise the carrying out of works to an extent greater than the maximum width of the highway.
(3)Where the surface of a footpath or bridleway was disturbed under the right conferred by section 134(1) of this Act, the power conferred by sub-paragraph (1) above shall not become exercisable until the expiration of the period which is the relevant period for the purposes of section 134, or an extension of that period granted under subsection (8) of that section.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 12A inserted by Rights of Way Act 1990 (c. 24, SIF 59), s. 4