Section 3(1A)(a) in The Maharashtra Restoration Of Lands To Scheduled Tribes Act, 1974
(a)such proceedings are pending before the Collector or any appellate or provisional authority on the commencement date; and the Collector or such authority is satisfied, after giving a reasonable opportunity of being heard to both the parties, that there were transfers of lands by way of exchange between the parties within the meaning of the Explanation to sub-section (1), then,—(i)if such proceedings are pending before the Collector, the Collector shall hold a fresh inquiry under clause (i) of sub-section (1) in respect of the lands deemed to be exchanged;(ii)if such proceedings are pending before the appellate or provisional authority, such authority shall set aside the order of the Collector and direct the Collector to hold a fresh inquiry under clause (i) of sub-section (1) in respect of the lands deemed to be exchanged;