(1) The Collector or the officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf shall determine the amount to be paid for the land which has vested in the State Government under section 8, in accordance with the principles hereinafter set out, that is to say-
(i) for the first three hectares of land, twelve times the fair rent, subject to a maximum of five thousand rupees per hectare ;
(ii) for the next three hectares of land, nine times the fair rent, subject to a maximum of three thousand seven hundred and fifty rupees per hectare; and Power to take possession of surplus area.
Amount payable for the surplus area.
(iii) for the remaining land, six times the fair rent, subject to a maximum of two thousand and five hundred rupees per hectare.
Explanation. - For the purpose of this sub-section, 'fair rent' shall mean the value of one-fifth of the gross produce of the land determined in the prescribed manner by the Collector or the officer authorised in this behalf by the State Government.
(2) For the purposes of sub-section (1), the Collector or the officer authorised by the State Government shall prepare a statement in such form and manner as may be prescribed and shall, after following the prescribed procedure, apportion the amount amongst the persons, including tenants, having interests in the land.
(3) Where in the suplus area of any person mortgagee rights have vested in the State Government, the amount payable to the mortgagee shall be the mortgage money due to the mortgagee, or the amount payable under this section, whichever is less.
(4) The amount shall be payable either in lump sum or in half-yearly instalments not exceeding fifteen in the manner prescribed :
Provided that the amount shall be applied firstly to discharge Government dues, secondly to meet the claims of secured creditors and then to pay the dues of other claimants.