Part VII of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 were applicable to it.

Exercise of power under Land Acquisition Act.- Notwithstanding anything in the Land Acquisition Act, 1894,-

1. (i) the power of the State Government in relation to acquisition of land under this Act, shall be exercised by the Chief Executive; and
2. (ii) the Authority shall appoint a Special Land Acquisition Officer for the purposes of this Act, who shall exercise all the powers conferred on the Deputy Commissioner under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.