1. Short title and extent

2. Definitions

3. Publication of preliminary notification and powers of officers on the issue of such notification

4. Objections

5. Declaration that land is required for a public purpose

6. Order for acquisition

7. Notice to persons interested

8. Power to require and enforce the making of statements as to names and interests

9. Power to take possession

10. Enquiry and award by Collector

11. Power to summon and enforce attendance of witnesses and production of documents

12. Principles of determining compensation

13. Apportionment of compensation

14. Special powers in cases of urgency

15. Appeal

16. Bar to jurisdiction of Civil Courts

17. Modification of the award according to the decision of the appellate authority

18. Payment of compensation

19. Investment of money awarded in respect of land belonging to person incompetent to alienate

20. Payment of interest

21. Service of notices

22. Penalty for obstructing acquisition of land

23. Magistrate to enforce surrender

24. Completion of acquisition not compulsory

25. Exemption from stamp-duty and fees

26. Protection of action taken under the Act

27. Power to make rules