Section 17

If the Authority deems it necessary, for the purposes of this Act, to raise, sink or otherwise alter the situation of any water or sewerage pipe or other waterworks or gas-works, electric lighting cable, or main telegraph or telephone wire or other electric lighting apparatus or telegraph or telephone apparatus laid in any street, it may by notice in writing require the person to whom any such pipes, works, cables, mains or apparatus belong, or under whose control they are, to cause forthwith, or as soon as conveniently may be, any such pipes, works, cables, mains or apparatus to be raised, sunk or otherwise to be placed in position in such manner as it directs:

The expenses attending such raising, sinking or altering, and full compensation for the damage done thereby, shall be paid by the Authority to the person or persons to whom such pipes, works, cables, mains or apparatus belong.

If any dispute arises in respect of the amount or apportionment of such compensation, the dispute shall be settled in the manner herein provided.