s.20Compensation
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Section 20Part 0

Compensation

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When any swamp area is reclaimed by Government, whether it is swamp area which has passed by default to Government under section 17(c) or otherwise, the ownership in such reclaimed land shall vest in Government and such land may be sold by Government, any right, title or interest of the owner therein having ceased and determined but the former owner shall be compensated for the loss of his right, title or interest in such land by being paid the basic value and half the enhanced value, if any, after first deducting the expenses incurred by Government in reclaiming such land, and the balance of the purchase price shall be paid into the Fund.

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