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In section 37-B of the principal Act, for sub-section (1) excluding the Explanation thereunder, the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely:— "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, but subject to the provisions of section 73,— (a) if any public trust created before the 1st March 1972 desires to acquire any land in excess of the ceiling area or desires to hold land acquired in excess of the ceiling area; and (b) if any public trust created after the 1st March 1972 desires to acquire any land or desires to hold land acquired, for the purpose of,— (i) establishing any educational institution or hospital; or (ii) expanding any existing educational institution or hospital by way of addition to, alteration of, or improvement to, any educational institution or hospital, it shall make an application to the Government, for permission to acquire such land or for permission to hold such acquired land, as the case may be. Every such application shall be in writing and shall contain such particulars as may be prescribed: Provided that an application for permission to hold such acquired land shall be made within such period as may be prescribed.".