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Changes to legislation:There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation.gov.uk editorial team to Light Railways Act 1896. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.Changes to LegislationRevised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in lists which can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area. Where those effects have yet to be applied to the text of the legislation by the editorial team they are also listed alongside the legislation in the affected provisions. Use the ‘more’ link to open the changes and effects relevant to the provision you are viewing.E+W+SLight Railways Act 18961896 CHAPTER 48 59 and 60 VictAn Act to facilitate the Construction of Light Railways in Great Britain.[14th August 1896] F1Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F1Act repealed (E.W.) (1.1.1993) by Transport and Works Act 1992 (c. 42), s. 68(1), Sch. 4 Pt.I; S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 Pt. II (with art. 3(2)(3)).Modifications etc. (not altering text)C1Act extended by Transport Act 1968 (c. 73), s. 121(4)C2Functions of Light Railway Commissioners now exercisable by Minister of Transport: Railways Act 1921 (c. 55), s. 68, S.I. 1953/1204 (1953 I, p. 1225), art. 3(1), 1959/1768 (1959 I, p. 1793), art. 3(2), 1970/1681, art. 2(1), 1979/571, art 2(1)C3Functions of Board of Trade, except as noted under ss. 5, 13 now exercisable by Minister of Transport: Ministry of Transport Act 1919 (c. 50), s. 2, S.I. 1953/1204 (1953 I, p. 1225), art. 3(1), 1959/1768 (1959 I, p. 1793), art. 3(2), 1970/1681, art. 2(1) and 1979/571, art. 2(1)C4Act applied (with modifications) (26.6.1991) by S.I. 1991/1619, art. 5(2) (with arts. 8, 12).Act applied (29.6.1993) by S.I. 1993/1651, art. 4(3) (with arts. 6, 8, 9, 10(2))Act applied (1.9.1993) by S.I. 1993/2154, art. 4(2)(b) (with arts. 5, 7, 9(6), 10)Commencement InformationI1Act wholly in force at Royal Assent1 Duty of Light Railway Commission.E+W+S(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F2
(3)—(7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F2
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(b)a council shall not construct or work or contract for the construction or working of any light railway wholly or partly outside their area, or advance any money for the purpose of any such railway, except jointly with the council of the outside area, or on proof to the satisfaction of the Board of Trade that such construction, working, or advance is expedient in the interests of the area of the first-mentioned council, and in the event of their being authorised so to do their expenditure shall be so limited by the order as not to exceed [F4such amount as the Board of Trade think fit under the circumstances.]
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(5), (6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F9
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(5), (6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F12
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[F14(c)giving the necessary powers for constructing and working the railway and any works incidental thereto, including power to make agreements with any railway or other company, or any authority, person, or body of persons, for the purpose; and
(j) . . . F15
[F16(k)In the case of a new company, requiring the company to make a deposit with the Accountant General of the Supreme Court, and providing for the time of making and the application of the deposit and for its being laid out at interest, invested by the Accountant General in securities or transferred to one of the funds established by schemes made under [F17section 42 of the Administration of Justice Act 1982];]
(l)empowering any local authority to acquire the railway; [F18or, except in the case of a railway of the nature of a tramway, empowering a railway company to acquire the railway]; and
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(3)[F20The M1Arbitration Act 1950] shall apply to any arbitration under this section.
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(2)The Board of Trade may make such rules as they think necessary for regulating the procedure under this Act, . . . F21 before the Board of Trade . . . F21 and any other matters which they may think expedient to regulate by rule for the purpose of carrying this Act into effect.
(3)There shall be charged in respect of proceedings under this Act before the Board of Trade . . . F21 such fees as may be fixed by the Treasury on the recommendation of the Board of Trade.
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[F23Provided that any expenses incurred by a county council under this Act may be declared by the order authorising the railway or, in the event of an unsuccessful application for such an order, by the Light Railway Commissioners, to be exclusively chargeable on certain parishes only in the county, and those expenses shall be levied accordingly as expenses for a special county purpose under [F24the M3Local Government Act 1972].]
(a)if the expenditure is capital expenditure, by borrowing . . . F25; and
(6)Where a rate is levied for meeting any expenditure under this Act, the demand note for the rate shall state, in a form prescribed by the [F27Secretary of State] the proportion of the rate levied for that expenditure.
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(3)The Board of Agriculture shall not give their sanction under this section unless they are satisfied that the works for which the land is conveyed . . . F30 will effect a permanent increase in the value of the land held by the same title or of other land of the same landowner exceeding . . . F30 that which is, in the opinion of the Board of Agriculture, the real value of the land conveyed or the difference between that value and the price, as the case may be, . . . F30: Provided also, that if the land proposed to be conveyed is subject to incumbrances, the Board of Agriculture, before giving their sanction under this section, shall cause notice to be given to the incumbrancers, and shall consider the objections, if any, raised by them.
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Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C12References to Board of Agriculture to be construed as references to Secretary of State: Board of Agriculture and Fisheries Act 1903 (c. 31), s. 1, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Act 1919 (c. 91), s. 1(1), S.I. 1955/554 (1955 I, p. 1200), 1965/143, arts. 2(1)(a), 3(1)(a), Sch., 1967/156 arts. 2(2)(a)(5), 3(1), and 1970/1681, arts. 2(1), 6(3)22 Preservation of scenery and objects of historical interest.E+W+SIf any objection to any application for authorising a light railway is made to . . . F32 the Board of Trade on the ground that the proposed undertaking will destroy or injure any building or other object of historical interest, or will injuriously affect any natural scenery, . . . F32 the Board of Trade . . . F32 shall consider any such objection, and give to those by whom it is made a proper opportunity of being heard in support of it.
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Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C13S. 24 amended by Light Railways Act 1912 (c. 19), s. 6 and Railways Act 1921 (c. 55), s. 73(2)25 Provision as to telegraphs.E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F33
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F33S. 25 repealed by Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96), s. 109, Sch. 7 Pt. I26 Application to Scotland.SThis Act shall apply to Scotland with the following modifications:—
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(2)References to the council of any county, borough, or district, shall be construed as references [F35to a [F36council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994]];
(3)“Arbiter” shall be substituted for “arbitrator”, and that arbiter shall be deemed to be a single arbiter within the meaning of the Lands Clauses Acts, and in lieu of the provisions of [F37the M4Arbitration Act 1950], the provisions of the Lands Clauses Acts with respect to an arbitration shall apply, except the provisions of the said Acts as to the expenses of the arbitration, in lieu of which the following provision shall have effect, namely, the expenses of the arbitration and incident thereto shall be in the discretion of the arbiter, who may direct to and by whom and in what manner those expenses, or any part thereof, shall be paid, and may tax or settle the amount of expenses to be so paid, or any part thereof, and may award expenses to be paid as between agent and client;
(5)The money necessary to defray expenditure, not being capital expenditure incurred by a county council in pursuance of this Act, shall be raised by a rate . . . F38 The money necessary to defray expenditure similarly incurred by a town council, or police commissioners, or burgh commissioners shall be raised by a rate . . . F38 If the expenditure incurred is capital expenditure it shall be raised by borrowing . . . F38 the rate chargeable for repayment of capital, including interest and expenses, being the same rate as is liable for maintenance as aforesaid;
(8)References to [F39the M10Local Government Act 1972] shall be construed as references to [F40the M11Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973];
(9)(10). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F34
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F34S. 26(1)(9)(10) repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1989 (c. 43), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XF35Words substituted by Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 65), Sch. 18 para. 22F36Words in s. 26(2) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 8; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)F37Words substituted by virtue of Arbitration Act 1950 (c. 27), s. 44(3)F38Words repealed by Local Government (Scotland) Act 1947 (c. 43), Sch. 14F39Words substituted by virtue of Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70), s. 272(2)F40Words substituted by virtue of Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 65), s. 237(2)Marginal CitationsM41950 c.27. M51845 c. 33. M61845 c. 17. M71863 c. 118. M81863 c. 92. M91869 c. 48. M101972 c. 70. M111973 c. 65. 27 Extent of Act.E+W+SThis Act shall not extend to Ireland.
SCHEDULESSection 3.FIRST SCHEDULEE+W+S Mode of Passing Special Resolutions1The resolution approving of the intention to make the application must be passed at a meeting of the council.E+W+S2The resolution shall not be passed unless a month’s previous notice of the resolution has been given in manner in which notices of meetings of the council are usually given.E+W+S3The resolution shall not be passed unless two-thirds of the members of the council present and voting concur in the resolution.E+W+SSection 12. SECOND SCHEDULEE+W+S Enactments relating to Safety, &c.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C14Second Schedule excluded in part (22.6.1993) by S.I. 1993/1607, art. 3(3) (with arts. 8, 12(2), 13, 14)Sch. 2 (except 1868 c. 119, s. 22, 1889 c. 57, s. 5) excluded (10.5.1995) by S.I. 1995/1300, art. 3(2)Session and Chapter.Short Title.Enactment referred to.2 & 3 Vict. c. 45.The Highway (Railway Crossings) Act 1839.The whole Act.5 & 6 Vict. c. 55.The Railway Regulation Act 1842.Sections . . . F41, nine, ten. . . . . . . . . . F4231 & 32 Vict. c.119.The Regulation of Railways Act 1868.Sections . . . F43, . . . F41, twenty-two, . . . F43, . . . F44 . . . . . . . . . F42 . . . . . . . . . F45 . . . . . . . . . F4652 & 53 Vict. c. 57.The Regulation of Railways Act 1889.The whole Act.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F41Words repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1960 (c. 56)F42Entries repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1960 (c. 56)F43Words repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1989 (c. 43), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XF44Words repealed by Transport Act 1962 (c. 46), Sch. 12 Pt. IF45Entry relating to the Railway Regulation Act (Returns of Signal Arrangements, Workings, &c.) 1873 repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1989 (c. 43), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XF46Entries repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1959 (c. 68) and Statute Law Revision Act 1960 (c. 56)F47F47THIRD SCHEDULEE+W+SAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F47Sch. 3 repealed by (E.W.) Local Government Act 1933 (c. 51), Sch. 11 Pts. IV, V and (S.) Local Government (Scotland) Act 1947 (c. 43), Sch. 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F47