Section 38

. Where a Grnm Panchnyat requires land for carrying out any of the purposes of this Act , it may negotiate with the person or persons having interest in the said land , and ifit fails to reach an agreemcnt , it may make an application to the District Collector for the acquisition of the land, who may , if he is satisfied ihnt the land is required for a public purpose , take steps to acquire the land under the provisions of the Sikkim Land (Requisition and Acquisition) Act, 1977 and such land shall , on acquisition , vest in the Gram Pancliayar .

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38 . Where a Grnm Panchnyat requires land for carrying out any of the purposes of this Act , it may negotiate with the person or persons having interest in the said land , and ifit fails to reach an agreemcnt , it may make an application to the District Collector for the acquisition of the land, who may , if he is satisfied ihnt the land is required for a public purpose , take steps to acquire the land under the provisions of the Sikkim Land (Requisition and Acquisition) Act, 1977 and such land shall , on acquisition , vest in the Gram Pancliayar .