Land Acquisition 1894

Dear Lawyers, In 1971, state government acquired the land for rehab of displaced of dam area affected people. At that time my grandfather did not accept the compensation from state government. Now after more than 30 years the land is in still possession of ours. In short, government did not acquired or take the possession the land. 7/12 is still in the name of my family. Could you please suggest me how do i take advantage if below section 24 of the new LARR Act 2013 Now as per section 24. ( /) Notwithstanding any,thing contained in this Act. in any case of land acquisition proceedings initiated under the Land Acquisition Act. 1894,- (a) where no award under section I I of the said Land Acquisition Act has been made, then, all provisions of this Act relating to the determination of compensation shall apply; or (6) where an award under said section I I has been made, (hen such proceedings shall continue under the provisions of the said Land Acquisition Act, as if the said Act has not been repealed. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section ( /), in case of land acquisition proceedings initiated under the Land Acquisition Act. r 1894, where an award under the said section I I has been made five years or more prior to the commencement of this Act but the physical possession of the land has not been taken or the compensation has not been paid the said proceedings shall be deemed to have lapsed and the appropriate Government, if it so chooses, shall initiate the proceedings of such land acquisition afresh in accordance with the provisions of the new act 2013