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Whenever any goods vehicle is requisitioned under section 3 there shall be paid to the owner thereof an amount which shall be determined by the Collector on the basis of the fares of rates prevailing in the locality for the hire of such goods vehicle: Provided that where the owner of such goods vehicle is aggrieved by the amount so determined shall make an application lo the Government in the Food and Civil Supplies Department within one month from the date the first payment is due and the Government, after giving him an opportunity of being heard shall determine the amount to be paid to the owner and the amount so determined shall be final.