Appropriation of cultivated lands

(1) If, in the execution of any Order of the Minister made under section 7 of this Act, it becomes necessary to take possession for the public use of the land of any person, other than land which is not built upon or cultivated referred to in section 9 of this Act, the Chief Engineer, subject to the approval of the Minister, may make an agreement on behalf of the Government with the owner for the compensation to be made for that land, and for any building, tree, fence or cultivation thereon. (2) If the Chief Engineer cannot agree with the owner as to the compensation to be made, or if the owner cannot be found, proceedings may be taken for obtaining possession of the land and for compensating the owner in the manner prescribed by any law or Act in force at the time providing means for taking private lands for public purposes.