(1)

The competent authority shall adopt the following criteria in assessing and determining the market-value of the land,—

(2)

Where the provisions of sub-section (1) are not applicable for the reason that:—

(3)

The competent authority shall, before assessing and determining the market-value of the land being acquired under this Act—

(4)

In determining the market-value of the building and other immovable property or assets attached to the land or building which are to be acquired, the competent authority may use the services of a competent engineer or any other specialist in the relevant field, as may be considered necessary by the competent authority.

(5)

The competent authority may, for the purpose of determining the value of trees and plants, use the services of experienced persons in the field of agriculture, forestry, horticulture, sericulture, or any other field, as may be considered necessary by him.

(6)

For the purpose of assessing the value of the standing crops damaged during the process of land acquisition proceedings, the competent authority may utilise the services of experienced persons in the field of agriculture as he considers necessary.