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Where a Gram Panchayat requires land for carrying out any of the purposes of this Act, it may negotiate with the person or persons having interest in the said land, and if it fails to reach an agreement, it may make an application to the District Magistrate for the acquisition of the land, who may, if he is satisfied that the land is required for a public purpose, take steps to acquire the land and such land shall, on acquisition, vest in the Gram Panchayat. Allocation of pro- perties to Gram Panchayat. Acquisition of land for Gram Panchayat.