Section 7

Recourse may be had to the provisions of Sections 6,7,8,10 & 11 of the Act in dealing with cases of unauthorised occupation of Government lands and also to those of Section 9 where found necessary.

Exception :- If however, the land encroached upon is available for assignment and the unauthorised occupant is eligible to have the land in issue on assignment under the law relating to the assignment of Government lands for the time being in force, without auction, orders need not be passed under the sections of the Act referred to in this rule provided the occupant agrees to take up the registry or lease of the land and puts in a formal application for the same.

Note :- In the event of eviction of the unauthorised occupant under the provisions of the Act, he shall not be entitled to any compensation from the Government for trees planted or other improvements effected by him on such land.