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G.F. 323

CONFIDENTIAL

Governor may

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(a) order the return of the forfeited vehicle or vessel to

the owner or his agent or the return of the forfeited

money to the person by whom it was paid into court, 23

the case may be; or

(b) direct that the claim be referred to the Governor in

Council.

(3) The Governor in Council, on considering a claim referred

to him under subsection (2), may

(a) order the return of the forfeited vehicle or ship to the

owner or his agent or the return of the forfeited money

to the person by whom it was paid into court, as the

case may be; or

(b) reject the claim.

Fublic

officers to be subject to Governor's directions.

PART IX.

Miscellaneous.

47. (1) The Governor may give such directions as he thinks

fit (either generally or in any particular case) with respect to

the exercise or performance by any public officer, not being a

judge, a district judge or a magistrate, of any powers, functions

or duties under this Ordinance.

(2) Any public officer shall, in the exercise or performance

of any powers, functions or duties under this Ordinance, comply

with any directions given by the Governor under subsection (1).

CONFIDENTIAL