THE LAND ACQUISITION ACT, 1894 (I OF 1894) CONTENTS PART I PRELIMINARY 1. Short title, extent and commencement 2. [Repealed] 3. Definitions PART II ACQUISITION Preliminary Investigation 4. Publication of preliminary notification and powers of officers thereupon 5. Notification that particular land is needed for a public purpose or for a Company Objections 5-A. Hearing of objections Declaration of intended acquisition 6. Declaration that land is required for a public purpose 7. After declaration Collector to take order for acquisition 8. Land to be marked out, measured and planned 9. Notice to persons interested 10. Power to require and enforce the making of statements as to names and interests Enquiry into Measurements, Value and Claims, and Award by the Collector 11. Enquiry and award by Collector 12. Award of Collector when to be final 12-A. Correction of mistake 13. Adjournment of enquiry 14. Power to summon and enforce attendance of witnesses and production of documents 15. Matters to be considered and neglected Taking possession 16. Power to take possession
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