Malaysia legislation
Section 51
Section 51
(2)
Where any written claim is received under subsection (1), it shall be referred by the State Fisheries Officer or any authorized
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person to the Sessions Court or to a Court of a Magistrate of the First
Class for its decision as to the disposal of the vessel, vehicle, fish, article or thing, which may, subject to section 47, be held pending the conclusion of such proceedings.
(3)
The Court concerned shall issue a summons requiring the claimant and the person, if any, from whom the vessel, vehicle, fish, article or thing was seized to appear before the Court and upon the appearance of such claimant or person, or upon his failure so to do after reasonable notice, the Court shall proceed to examine the matter and make an order upon the facts proved.
Temporarily release of vessel, etc.