.The Collector may, for any cause he thinks fit, from time to time adjourn the enquiry to a day to be fixed by him.

[13-A. Correction of clerical errors, etc [Inserted by Act 69 of 1984, Section 10 (w.e.f. 24.9.1984).]

(1)

The Collector may, at any time but not later than six months from the date of the award, or where he has been required under section 18 to make a reference to the Court, before the making of such reference, by order, correct any clerical or arithmetical mistake in the award or errors arising therein either on his own motion or on the application of any person interested or a local authority:

Provided that no correction which is likely to affect prejudicially any person shall be made unless such person has been given a reasonable opportunity of making a representation in the matter.

(2)

The Collector shall give immediate notice of any correction made in the award to all the persons interested.

(3)

Where any excess amount is proved to have been paid to any person as a result of the correction made under sub-section (1), the excess amount so paid shall be liable to be refunded and in the case of any default or refusal to pay, the same may be recovered as an arrear of land revenue.]