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Substituted by Haryana Act 34 of 1974, and further substituted by Haryad Act 9 of 1992. 13 is really involved, the Assistant Collector of the first grade shall record a finding to that effect and first decide the question of title in the manncr laid down hereinafter. (2) The Assistant Collector of the first grade shall by an order, in writing, require any person to pay a penalty, in respect of the land or other immovable property which was or has been in his wrongtul or unathorised possession, at a rate not less than five thousand rupees and not more than ten thousand rupees per hectare per annum, having regard to the benefit which could be derived from the land or other immovable property. If the penalty is not paid within the period of thirty days from the date of the order, the same shall be recoverable as arrears of land revenue. (3) The procedure for deciding the question of title under proviso to sub-section (1), shall be the same as laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. (4) If any person refuses or fails to comply with the order of eviction passed under sub-section (), within ten days of such order, the Assistant Collector of the first grade may use such force, including police force, as may be necessary for putting the panchayat in possession. (5) Any person who is found in wrongful possession of the land or other immnovable property in shamilat deh and is ordered to be ejected under sub-section (1), shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years.