Section 39
When possession has been taken of any property under section 36, and —
of Forest Act
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(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,
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such property or portion, as the case may be, shall vest in the Government free from all encumbrances.
Power to release property seized and to withdraw charges.