21.—(1) The undertaker may fell or lop any tree or shrub near any part of the authorised tramway, or cut back its roots, if it reasonably believes it to be necessary to do so to prevent the tree or shrub–
(a)from obstructing or interfering with the construction, maintenance or operation of the tramway or any apparatus used for the purposes of the tramway; or
(b)from constituting a danger to passengers or other persons using the tramway.
(2) In exercising the powers of paragraph (1) above, the undertaker shall do no unnecessary damage to any tree or shrub and shall pay compensation to any person for any loss or damage arising from the exercise of those powers.
(3) Any dispute as to a person’s entitlement to compensation under paragraph (2) above, or as to the amount of the compensation, shall be determined under Part I of the Act of 1961.