(1) The market value of any property which the Government is empowered to purchase at such value under this Act, or the compensation to be paid by the Government in respect of anything done under this Act, shall, where any dispute arises in respect of such market value or compensation, be ascertained in the manner provided in sections 3, 5, 8 to 34, 45 to 47, 51 and 52 of 16the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (Central Act 1 of 1894), so far as they can be made applicable:
Provided that, when making an enquiry under the said Land Acquisition Act, the Collector shall be assisted by two assessors, one of whom shall be a competent person nominated by the Government and one person nominated by the owner, or in case the owner fails to nominate an assessor within such time as may be fixed by the Collector in this behalf, by the Collector.
(2) Notwithstanding anything in sub-section (1) or in 16the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (Central Act 1 of 1894), in determining the market value of any antiquity in respect of
16. See now the provisions of Central Act 30 of 2013 wherein this Act has been repealed.
Compensation for loss or damage.
Assessment of market value or compensation.
18 [Act No. VII of 1960] which an, order for compulsory purchase is made under sub-section (3) of section 23 or under sub-section (1) of section 26, any increase in the value of the antiquity by reason of its being of historical or archaeological importance shall not be taken into consideration.
MISCELLANEOUS.
29. The Government may, by notification in the 17Telangana Gazette direct that any powers conferred on them by or under this Act shall, subject to such conditions as may be specified in the direction, be exercisable also by such officer or authority subordinate to the Government as may be specified in the direction.