Forest Act · s 39

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s 39Vesting in Government of property taken possession of

When possession has been taken of any property under section 36, and —

(a)

the period limited by section 38 for preferring an appeal against such taking possession has elapsed and no such appeal has been preferred; or

(b)

on an appeal against such taking possession, His Majesty the

Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan has confirmed such taking possession in respect of the whole or a portion of such property,

Forest such property or portion, as the case may be, shall vest in the Government free from all encumbrances.