Collector entitled to assume and enter upon properties

On and with effect from the date of publication of the notification under Section 5 or with effect from such other date as may be specified in the notification, the management of the sthanam properties shall vest in the Government, and thereupon the Collector shall enter upon the properties and assume management on behalf of the Government. Such assumption of management by the Collector shall be only as representing the sthanam’s estate and shall not invest him with any higher right than those exercisable by the members of the family of the sthanamdar and heirs, except to the extent expressly conferred by this Act.