Section 21
Removal of trees dangerous to or obstructing the working of a railway
ActIn forceProvision 21 of 105
Section 21
(2)
Where a tree obstructs or interferes with the view of any fixed signal, a railway company may cause the tree to be cut down or dealt with in such other manner as will remove the obstruction or interference, as the case may be.
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(3)
When the tree referred to in subsections (1) and (2) was in existence before the railway was constructed, or the telegraph, telephone, signal, electric light or electric power wire was laid, or the post, structure or fitting was erected or installed, or the signal was fixed, adequate compensation shall be paid by the railway company to the proprietor or occupier of the land the tree is on.