Part V MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL

Construction of Act

73 Disputes as to whether works connected with main river.

1

If any question arises under this Act—

a

whether any work is a drainage work in connection with a main river; or

b

whether any proposed work will, if constructed, be such a drainage work,

the question shall be referred to one of the Ministers for decision or, if either of the parties so requires, to arbitration.

2

Where any question is required under subsection (1) above to be referred to arbitration it shall be referred to the arbitration of a single arbitrator appointed—

a

by agreement between the parties; or

b

in default of agreement, by the President of the Institution of Civil Engineers on the application of either party.