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.