Assessment of amount of compensation

(1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the State Land Acquisition Act, Samvat, 1990 the Collector may, after holding such enquiry as he deems necessary, make an estimate of the amount of compensation payable in respect of the land, needed for purposes specified in section 11 of this Act, for which declaration under section 6 of the aforesaid Act has been made, including compensation for the standing crops, trees and structures, if any, on such land and for any physical damage caused to them, within three months of the declaration. (2) The Collector may take possession of the land after tendering the estimated amount of compensation, as stated in sub-section (1), to the person having an interest in the land and the land shall thereupon vest absolutely in the Government free from all encumbrances. (3) If any person having an interest in the land acquired by the Government does not agree with the estimated amount of compensation, he may require that the matter be referred by the Collector for determination by the court in accordance with section 18 of the State Land Acquisition Act, Samvat 1990. (4) In all other matters relating to compensation including principles for determining compensation the provisions of the State Land Acquisition Act, Samvat 1990 shall be applicable.