Section 295. Determination of compensation in certain cases.

(1) If an agreement is not arrived with respect to any compensation or damages which are by this Act directed to be paid, the amount and if necessary, the apportionment of the same shall be ascertained and determined by such officer as may be appointed or authorized in this behalf by the Director of Local Bodies: Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall prevent the aggrieved party from seeking redress in a civil court of competent jurisdiction. (2) In any case where compensation is claimed in respect of any land, the procedure prescribed by the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (Central Act No. 1 of 1894) for proceedings in matters referred for the determination of the court shall, as far as possible, be followed.