THE LAND ACQUISITION ACT, 1894(Act I of 1894)C O N T E N T SPART IPRELIMINARYSections 1. Short title, extent and commencement. 2. [Repealed] 3. DefinitionsPART IIACQUISITIONPreliminary Investigation 4. Publication of preliminary notification and powers of officers thereupon. 5. Notification that particular land is needed for a public purpose or for a Company.Objections 5-A. Hearing of objections.Declaration of intended acquisition 6. Declaration that land is required for a public purpose. 7. After declaration Collector to take order for acquisition. 8. Land to be marked out, measured and planned. 9. Notice to persons interested. 10. Power to require and enforce the making of statements as to names and interests. Enquiry into measurements, valueand claims, and award by the Collector ...