Section 5 — Liability to pay compensation for the damage or loss caused to the property

(1) In addition to the punishment specified in section 3, the person shall be liable to pay compensation for the damage or loss caused to the property, as determined by the court. (2) If the person has not paid the compensation under sub-section (1), the said sum shall be recovered under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Revenue Recovery Act, 1864 (Tamil Nadu act II of 1864) as if it were an arrear of land revenue.