Compensation for acquisition ensures payment based on apparent consideration with adjustments for damage or improvements. Compensation payable by the Central Government equals the apparent consideration for transfer plus an additional percentage of that amount; where consideration is payable after acquisition, compensation comprises that percentage of the apparent consideration together with amounts payable before and after acquisition under the agreement. Compensation is reduced for damage or increased for improvements occurring between transfer and vesting or notice publication, with adjustments agreed by the competent authority and claimants or determined by the court on timely reference. Any shortfall relative to compensation under the Land Acquisition Act is treated as a penalty realised from the transferee, and certain separate penal levies shall not be imposed.