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51. Notice of application for restraining order

(1)

Subject to subsection (2), before making a restraining order, the High

Court shall require notice to be given to, and may hear, any person who, in the opinion of the Court may have an interest in the property.

(2)

If the Public Prosecutor so requests, the High Court shall consider the application without requiring notice to be given under subsection (1) but a restraining order in accordance with this subsection shall cease to have effeC't after 30 days or such lesser period as the Court specifies in the order.

(3)

The High Court may, on application by the Public Prosecutor, extend the period of operation of a restraining order made under subsection (2) but shall not consider the application without requiring notice to be given under subsection (1).

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