(1) Where several persons claim to be interested in the amount determined under sub-section (2) of section 8, the authorised officer shall determine:-
(a) the persons who, in his opinion, are entitled to receive such amount; and
(b) the amount payable to each of the persons referred to in clause (a).
(2) If any dispute arises as to the apportionment of the amount or any part thereof or as to the persons to whom the same or any part thereof is payable, the authorised officer may refer such dispute to the decision of the Court and the Court shall, in deciding any such dispute, follow as far as may be the provisions of Part III of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (Central Act 1 of 1894).
Payment of amount
11. +[ (1) After the amount has been determined, the Government shall, pay it to the persons entitled thereto].
(2) If the persons entitled to the amount do not consent to receive it or if the authorised officer is satisfied that the Kudiyiruppu or superstructure in respect whereof the amount is to be awarded belonged to any person who had no power to alienate the same, or if there is any dispute as to the title to receive the amount, or as to the apportionment of it, the authorised officer shall deposit the amount in the Court, and the Court shall deal with the amount so deposited in the manner laid down in section 32 and section 33 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
+ Amended by Act 5 of 1983 and came into force w.e.f 04.06.1983.
149 Second Appeal to High Court in certain cases
12. Subject to the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 applicable to appeals from original decrees, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any enactment for the time being in force, a second appeal shall only lie to the High Court from any decision of the Court under this Act, if the amount as determined by the authorised officer exceeds such amount as may be prescribed.
Power of authorised officer to call for information