Clause 17

In cases of urgency, whenever the Minister directs him to do so, the Collector, though no such award had been made, may on the expiration of seven days from the publication of the notice, under the provisions of section 8 of this Act, take possession of any land needed for any of the purposes specified in subsection (1) of section 5 of this Act.

The Minister may, in his absolute discretion, direct the Collector to take immediate possession of any land, which is intended to be acquired under the provisions of this Act without the publication of a notification under the provisions of subsection (1) of section 5 of this Act:Provided that such notification shall be published not later than seven days after the Collector has taken possession of the land.