Determination of amount of compensation in default of agreement :-

In default of any agreement under section 27, the Highway Authority or officer authorized by the State Government shall subject to the provisions of this Act, after holding an inquiry make an award determining: (a) the amount of compensation to be paid under section 26; (b) the apportionment, if any, of such compensation among all persons known or believed to be entitled thereto; (c) as the State Government may, by general or special order specify, shall be made without the previous approval of the State Government or such officer the State Government may appoint in this behalf.