(1) The Commission with the approval of the Minister may from time to time by order designate as agricultural land any land which, having regard to its situation, character and other relevant circumstances, the Commission considers ought to be brought into use for agriculture, so, however, that no order shall be made under this section in relation to-
(a) land the use of which for some development purpose other than agriculture has been approved under the Town and Country Planning Act,
(b) such land in the possession of recognized bauxite producers or recognized alumina producers within the meaning of the Bauxite and Alumina Industries (Encouragement) Act as may for the time being be exempted by the Minister by notice in the Gazette.
(2) Before making an order under this section the Commission shall consult with the Watersheds Protection Commission established under the Watersheds Protection Act, and with every Authority established under the Irrigation Act, or the Rural Agricultural Development Authority Act in relation to the area in which is situated the land which is to be the subject of the order