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1900 : Pb. Act II] LAND PRESERVATION 207 (2) If the whole or any part of the bed of any cho be unclaimed, or, if, in the opinion of the '[Central Gov- ernment] the measures deemed necessary under sub- section (1) are of such a character, in regard to extent and cost, that the interference of the '[Central Government] is absolutely necessary, or in the event of the owner or oc- cupier of any portion of the bed of any cho failing to com- ply with the requirements of any notification issued under suh-section (1), such Government may, by notification, declare that the whole or any part of the area comprised within the limits of the bed of any cho *[shall vest in the i[Central Governmentl] * *** * for such period and sub- ject to such conditions (if any) as may be specified in the notification: Provided that no such declaration shall be made in respect of, or shall affect, any land included within the limits of the bed of any such cho, which, at the date of the publication of the notification making such declaration, is cultivated or culturable, or yields any produce of sub- stantial value. (3) When the owners or occupiers of such locality cre unable to agree among themselves regarding the carry- ing out of such measures, the decision of those paying the larger amount of land-revenue shall be held to be binding on all. (4) The '[Central Government] may, from time to " time, by like notification, extend the period during which any such area shall remain vested in ‘[the '[Central Gov- ernment]].