Temporary possession of land

(1) If the Deputy Commissioner is satisfied that for the purposes of executing a plan it is necessary that temporary possession of any land should be taken, he may, by order, in consultation with the Zila Parishad, Anchal Samity Gram Panchayat concerned, direct the Soil and Water Conservation Officer to take temporary possession thereof for such period not exceeding five years, as may be specified in the order. (2) The Deputy Commissioner may, order, extend from time to time the period of temporary possession, provided that the total period of temporary possession shall be in no case exceed twentyfive years in all for forest land and ten years in case of other land. EXPLANATION :— (1) For the purpose of this section 'Land' does not include any land covered by a building of permanent character. (2) The land owner's right to transfer land shall not be affected by this, but the rights of any tenants on the land shall be affected by the transfer.