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Insertion of new section 8-A in Tamil Nadu Act III of 1919 16 1982 : T.N. Act 28] Agricultural Pests and Diseases 831 (Amendment) (3) Where any preventive or remedial measures are carried out under sub- section (1) or (2), the occupier shall be liable to pay to the State Government towards the cost of such measures, such amount (not exceeding the prescribed percentage of the cost aforesaid) as the inspecting officer may, by order in writing, determine and the amount so determined shall be recoverable from the occupier as if it were an arrear of land revenue. (4) In calculating the cost referred to in sub-section (3), the following shall be taken into account, namely :-- (a) the charges for labour, material or use of implements ; and (b) proportionate charges for any special establishment entertained for the purpose. (5) (a) Any occupier may, within thirty days of the date of receipt of the order under sub-section (3), prefer an appeal against such order to the prescribed officer who may make such order as he thinks fit. The decision on such appeal shall be final : Provided that no such appeal shall lie unless the amount determined under sub-section (3) has been paid. (b) Where the amount paid by the occupier is in excess of the amount payable under any order made in such appeal, such excess shall be refunded to him.”.