148   Liability of operator

(1)  An operator does not incur any liability in respect of the delivery, removal, destruction, disposal or sale of goods in accordance with an order of the Tribunal under this Division or in accordance with the regulations.

(2)  However, if the operator deals with the goods otherwise than in accordance with such an order or the regulations, any person who has an interest in the goods may apply to the Tribunal for (and the Tribunal may make) an order directing the operator to pay compensation to the applicant.