Section 113: Compensation for crops, economic trees, etc.

(1) In addition to any reimbursement payable to the Federal Government, the Holder of a Mineral title shall pay to the owner or occupier of any land within the area of the lease or licence, compensation for any crop, economic tree, building or work damaged, removed or destroyed by the holder of the lease or licence or by his agent or servant.
(2) The holder of a mineral title shall reimburse or make any payment required under subsection (1) of this section in respect of any building erected, crop or economic tree planted or work constructed on the land after the date on which surface rent become payable.
(3) Any compensation payable under this Chapter of this Act may, subject to the provisions of this Act and in any appropriate case, be determined by the Minister after giving consideration to the report of any committee set up for the consideration of any compensation to be paid by the Federal Government to the owner or occupier of land for which the lease or licence is or may be granted under this Chapter of this Act.
(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or in any regulations made under it, a person who suffers any damage, loss or disturbance of his right by reason of the operation of any of the provisions of this Chapter of this Act shall be entitled to-
(a) be paid adequate compensation in respect of the damage, loss or disturbance ; and
(b) refer any question as of his interest in the subject matter of the damage, loss or disturbance and as to the amount of compensation payable for determination to the Federal High Court having jurisdiction in the area in which the subject matter is situate.