Amendment of Section 3

In section 3 of the Principal Act, after clause (f) of sub-section (1), new provisos shall be inserted, as follows, namely :- "Provided that the Government may also acquire land for the aforementioned purposes by negotiation with the land holder, subject to the provisions of this Act and rules made thereunder. Provided further that on every instance of purchase of land under this sub-section, the terms and condition of the negotiation shall invariably cover all costs of the land and properties therein including claim or disclaim for rehabilitation and resettlement. Provided also that the sale deed executed under this section shall not be necessary for registration under the Registration Act, 1908."