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Dispute Resolution.- (i) The Lessee Cultivator and the Land owner-Lessor shall make all efforts to amicably settle any dispute between them arising out of lease agreement under this Act, using third party mediation or Village Council or Local Council; (ii) If the dispute is not settled through the mechanisms mentioned in clause(i) above, either party may file a petition before the competent authority i.e. District Agriculture Officer or equal rank Revenue Officer of the state which shall adjudicate the dispute using summary procedure within a period of four weeks; (iii) For every order other than interim order passed by the competent authority under this Act an appeal shall lie to the District Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner as may be specified by the state. (iv) If the dispute is not settled through the mechanism under clause (i) and (ii) above, either party may approached Special Land Tribunal created for the purpose.