Section 16. Damages for use and occupation of surplus land

1[16. Where any tenure-holder holds any land on or after the commencement of the Uttar Pradesh Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings (Amendment) Act, 1972, in excess of the ceiling area applicable to him, he shall be liable to pay to the State Government for the period commencing from the first day of July, 1973, until the date on which the Collector takes possession of such surplus land under 2[x x x x] section 14, or the date on which the tenure-holder voluntarily delivers possession to the Collector under the 3[said section] whichever is earlier, such compensation for use and occupation as may be prescribed. ]