Section 7: Vesting of property

7. Vesting of property (1) The property shall, on the day the notice is served under section 5, vest free from all charges and encumbrances in Government or in the person specified in the notice where the acquisition of the property is made pursuant to a request under section 3. (2) Every person who is in possession of any vested property shall, within 14 days of the date of vesting of the property— (a) furnish to the authorised officer a complete inventory of the vested property and such other information or documents as the Minister may require; (b) deliver the vested property to the authorised officer in such manner, at such place and on such conditions as the Minister may specify. (3) Where any vested property is not delivered under subsection (2) (b), the authorised officer may, with the assistance of the Police or such other person as may be designated by the Minister, take possession of the property. (4) The authorised officer or any person delegated by or accompanying the authorised officer may, for the purpose of subsection (3), enter at all reasonable hours any premises. (5) No person shall tamper with any vested property.