Determination of compensation in case of requisition

Determination of compensation in case of requisition Whenever in pursuance of section 131B the District Magistrate and State election commission requisition any premises, there shall be paid to the persons interested compensation the amount of which shall be determined by taking into consideration the following; namely— (i) the rent payable in respect of the premises or if no rent is so payable, the rent payable for similar premises in the locality; (ii) if in consequence of the requisition of the premises the person interested is compelled to change his residence or place of business, the reasonable expenses (if any) incidental to such change; Provided that where any person interested being aggrieved by the amount of compensation so determined makes and application within the prescribed time to the District Magistrate, the State Election Commission for referring the matter to an arbitrator, the amount of compensation to be paid shall be such as the arbitrator appointed in this behalf by the District Magistrate may determine: Provided further that where there is any dispute as to the title to receive the compensation or as to the apportionment of that amount of compensation, it shall be referred to an arbitrator appointed in this behalf for determination and shall be determined in accordance with the decision of such arbitrator. (iii) Whenever in pursuance of section 131B the District Magistrate, and State Election Commission requisitions any premises, there shall be paid to the person interested compensation the amount of which shall be determined by taking into consideration by the arbitrator appointed under this section as the case may be; Provided that the expression “person interested” means the person who was in actual possession of the premises or vehicle requisitioned under section 131B immediately before the requisition, or where no person was in such actual possession, the owner of such premises or vehicle.