Land or building to vest in Government absolutely on possession being taken

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(1) When, in pursuance of an order under section 54, the Collector takes possession of any land or building by himself or through another, it shall vest absolutely in the Government free from all encumbrances.
(2) If the Collector or any person authorised by him in this behalf is opposed or impeded in taking possession of any land or building under this Chapter he shall, if he is a Magistrate, enforce the surrender of such land or building to himself; and, if he is not a Magistrate, he shall apply to a Magistrate and such Magistrate shall enforce the surrender of the land or building to the Collector.
(3) Whoever opposes or impedes the Collector or any person authorised by him in taking possession of any land or building under this Chapter shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees or with both.

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