(1) When any tree standing or lying near a ropeway, or where any structure or other object which has been placed or has fallen near such ropeway subsequent to the grant of a licence under section 30, in regard to such ropeway, interrupts or interferes with, or is likely to interrupt or interfere with the construction, maintenance or use of such ropeway, the Deputy Commissioner may, on the application of the Promoter after providing a reasonable opportunity of being heard to the person affected, cause the tree, structure or object to be removed or otherwise dealt with as he thinks fit.
Explanation: For the purpose of this sub-section, the expression tree shall be deemed to include any herb, shrub, hedge, jungle growth or other plant.
(2) When disposing off an application under, sub-section (1), the Deputy Commissioner shall award to the person affected such compensation as he deems reasonable and he may recover such amount from the Promoter.