Section 6

The Land Officer shall thereupon cause a plan of the land to be made if none already exists and shall cause notices to be posted at convenient places on or near the land to be taken stating that the Government intends to take possession thereof and that claims to compensation for all interests therein may be made to him.

Every such notice shall state the particulars of the land and shall require all persons interested therein to appear personally or by agent before the Land Officer at a time and place in such notice mentioned, such time not being earlier than 21 days after the date of posting of the notice, and to state the nature of their respective interests in the land and the aruount and particulars of their claims to compensation for such interests and their objections, if any, to the measurements as surveyed. The Land Officer may in any case require such statement to be made in writing and signed by the party or his agent.

The Land Officer shall also serve notice to the same effect on the occupier if any, of such land and on all such persons known or believed to be interested therein or to be entitled to act for persons so interested as reside or have agents authorised to receive service on their behalf within Brunei: Provided that if any such person resides else-where and has no such agent the notice may be sent to him by registered post if his address can be ascertained after reasonable inquiry.

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Land Acquisition