Subsection (5) specifies items of compensation which must be specified in the order.

Subsection (6) provides that if the parties cannot agree that compensation is payable or the amount of compensation, within the timescale specified in the order, then either party may refer the matter to the Scottish Land Court.

Section 96: Grants towards crofting community bodies' liabilities to pay compensation

This section provides that Ministers may, in certain limited circumstances, pay a grant to a crofting community body to assist it in meeting the compensation it has to pay in connection with its exercise of the crofting community right to buy.

Subsection (2) specifies the circumstances in which payment of such a grant would be permitted.

Subsection (3) makes it clear that Ministers are not bound to pay grant when these circumstances arise.

Subsection (4) provides that payment of grant may be subject to conditions including conditions relating to repayment in the event of breach.

Subsection (5) provides that grant may be paid only if the crofting community body applies for it.

Subsection (6) provides that the form of the application and the application procedure will be specified by Ministers.

Subsection (7) specifies that Ministers shall issue their decision on a grant application in writing and, in the case of refusal, with reasons.

Subsection (8) provides that the decision by Ministers is final.

CHAPTER 4 REFERENCES AND APPEALS

Section 97: Reference to Land Court of questions on applications

Subsection (1) allows Ministers to refer any question arising in connection with a crofting community right to buy application to the Scottish Land Court before deciding the application.