Section 15. Compulsory acquisition of land

CHAPTER V ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF LAND 1[ 15. Compulsory acquisition of land.— (1) If in the opinion of the Central Government, any land is required for the purpose of development, or for any other purpose, under this Act, the Central Government may acquire such land under the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (1 of 1894). (2) Where any land has been acquired by the Central Government, that Government may, after it has taken possession of the land, transfer the land to the Authority or any local authority for the purpose for which the land has been acquired on payment by the Authority or the local authority of the compensation awarded under that Act and of the charges incurred by the Government in connection with the acquisition.] 16. [ Compensation for compulsory acquisition of land. ] Omitted by the Delhi Development (Amendment) Act , 1960 (56 of 1963), s . 10 ( w.e.f. 30-12-1963). 1. Subs. by Act 56 of 1963, s. 9, for section 15 (w.e.f. 30-12-1963). 17. [ Appeal to the district judge against decision of the collector. ] Omitted by the Delhi Development (Amendment) Act , 1963 (56 of 1963), s . 10 ( w.e.f. 30-12-1963). 18. [ Disputes as to apportionment of the compensation. ] Omitted by s . 10, ibid. ( w.e.f. 30-12-1963). 19. [ Payment of compensation or deposit of the same in court. ] Omitted by s . 10, ibid. ( w.e.f. 30-12-1963). 20. [ Investment of the amount of compensation deposited in court. ] Omitted by s . 10, ibid. ( w.e.f. 30-12-1963).