Section 20: Compensation for damage

(1) In the exercise of powers conferred by section 18 of this Act the Authority shall do as little damage as may be, and the Authority shall pay compensation for any damage done to any buildings, crops or economic trees.
(2) In the case of dispute as to the amount of the compensation payable under this section, the amount of the compensation may be determined by a magistrate having jurisdiction in respect of the place where the land is situated.