81. Temporary occupation of waste or arable land, procedure when difference as to
compensation exists.–(1) Whenever it appears to the appropriate Government that the temporary
occupation and use of any waste or arable land are needed for any public purpose, the appropriate
Government may direct the Collector to procure the occupation and use of the same for such terms as
it shall think fit, not exceeding three years from the commencement of such occupation.
(2) The Collector shall thereupon give notice in writing to the person interested in such land of the
purpose for which the same is needed, and shall, for the occupation and use thereof for such term as
aforesaid, and for the materials (if any) to be taken therefrom, pay to them such compensation, either
in a gross sum of money, or by monthly or other periodical payments, as shall be agreed upon in
writing between him and such persons respectively.
(3) In case the Collector and the persons interested differ as to the sufficiency of the compensation
or apportionment thereof, the Collector shall refer such difference to the decision of the Authority.
82. Power to enter and take possession and compensation on restoration.–(1) On payment of
such compensation, or on executing such agreement, or on making a reference under section 64, the
Collector may enter upon and take possession of the land, and use or permit the use thereof in
accordance with the terms of the said notice.
(2) On the expiration of the term, the Collector shall make or tender to the persons interested
compensation for the damage (if any) done to the land and not provided for by the agreement, and
shall restore the land to the persons interested therein:
Provided that, if the land has become permanently unfit to be used for the purpose for which it was
used immediately before the commencement of such term, and if the persons interested shall so
require, the appropriate Government shall proceed under this Act to acquire the land as if it was
needed permanently for a public purpose.
83. Difference as to condition of land.–In case the Collector and persons interested differ as to
the condition of the land at the expiration of the term, or as to any matter connected with the said
agreement, the Collector shall refer such difference to the decision of the Authority concerned.