(4)Where a Panchayat Samiti requires land to carry 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 and Collector for the acquisition of the land, who may, if he is satisfied that the land is required for public purpose, take steps to acquire the land under the provisions of the relevant Land Acquisition Act, and such land shall, on acquisition, vest in the Panchayat Samiti.
