Building to vest in Government absolutely on possession being taken

(1) When, in pursuance of an order under section 4, the Collector takes possession of any land or building by himself or through another, it shall vest absolutely in the Government free from all encumbrances other than those existing at the commencement of this Act or created with the permission of the Government after such commencement. (2) If the Collector or any person authorized by him in this behalf is opposed or impeded in taking possession of any land or building under this Act, he shall, if he is a Magistrate, enforce the surrender of such land or building to himself; and, if he is not a Magistrate, he shall apply to a Magistrate, or within the presidency-town, to the Commissioner of Police, and such Magistrate or Commissioner shall enforce the surrender of the land or building to the Collector. (3) Whoever opposes or impedes the Collector or any person authorized by him in taking possession of any land or building under this Act shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees or with both. (4) Any land or building which vests in the Government under sub-section (1) shall be used by the Government, so far as may be, only for purposes similar to those for which it was being used before such vesting.