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(1) Where several persons claim to be interested in the amount determined under sub-section (2) of section 8, the authorised officer shall determine:- (a) the persons who, in his opinion, are entitled to receive such amount; and (b) the amount payable to each of the persons referred to in clause (a). (2) If any dispute arises as to the apportionment of the amount or any part thereof or as to the persons to whom the same or any part thereof is payable, the authorised officer may refer such dispute to the decision of the Court and the Court shall, in deciding any such dispute, follow as far as may be the provisions of Part III of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (Central Act 1 of 1894). Payment of amount