Section 8(2)(a) in Sikkim Land (Requisition and Acquisition) Act, 1977
(a)Where the collector an the person interested do not agree as to the amount or where the person interested cannot be traced or does not appear before the Collector when called upon to be present for the purpose of the determination of the amount, such amount shall be determined in the manner prescribed as appears reasonable to the Collector having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case and the collector shall make an award ordering payment of the amount so determined and shall give in the prescribed manner immediate notice of his award to such of the persons interested in the land as are not present personally or by their representatives when the award is made.