The Mahul Creek (Extinguishment of Rights) Act, 1922.

1. Short title.— This Act may be called the Mahul Creek (Extinguishment of Rights) Act, 1922.

2. Extinguishment of rights.— From the first day of June all 3* * * rights of navigation in that part of the Mahul Creek which lies over and above or to the north of the drawbridge now to be kept permanently closed by the Trustees of the Port of Bombay, and spanning the said creek at a point specified in the Schedule hereto, shall be extinguished.

3. Compensation to be awarded for loss or damage caused by extinction of rights.— (1) On the passing of this Act, the Collector of Bombay shall commence to take order for award of compensation for any loss or damage caused to any person by the extinction of such rights, in the same manner, as nearly as may be, as if he had been directed under section 7 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (I of 1894), to take order for the acquisition of land. (2) Compensation shall be determined and awarded in accordance, as nearly as may be, with the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (I of 1894), by the said Collector, or, if his award is not accepted, by the Court.