Construction of railway or tramway

(1) The Inspector may, on such terms and conditions as he thinks fit, permit the holder of a claim, quarry permit, or mineral right to construct and maintain a railway or tramway on any portion of national land leading to or from his claim, quarry permit or area of the mineral right which may be necessary for the better and more efficient working of such area. (2) The Inspector may permit such railway or tramway to be carried across the claim, quarry or land subject of mineral right of any other person, provided that such railway or tramway does not interfere with, or prevent the proper working of the claim, quarry or land subject of mineral right. In the event that damage is done to such mining operations, the Inspector may order that reasonable compensation be paid to such person by the person who desires to construct and maintain the railway or tramway. Mines and Minerals 31 (3) Any dispute as to the amount of compensation awarded by the Inspector or in connection with the operation of any railway or tramway across the claim or land subject of mineral right, shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Part X of the Act.