Power of acquisition of building for an emergency

In case of any emergency the local authority may with the sanction of the District Magistrate depute any person to enter, occupy and use any land or building in the notified fair, festival or pilgrimage area which in the opinion of the Health Officer is required for any purposes connected with the fair, festival or pilgrimage and the owner or the lessee of the land or building shall be entitled to such compensation for any damage or expense incurred during the period as may be laid down by the local authority.