Vindication of Government titles

(1) Where it appears uncertain whether the title to any lands is vested in the Government or in any other person or persons, the Government may claim possession thereof in civil proceedings under the Crown Proceedings Act, against the person or persons (if any) in possession of the land or generally CAP. 167. 18 against “all persons claiming to be the owner or owners of the land”. (2) The practice and procedure for vindicating possession of land under this section shall be prescribed by rules of court. (3) Upon the commencement of proceedings by the Government under this section, the land in question shall be presumed to be vested in the Government, and the burden of proof shall lie upon the defendant or defendants, except as to such facts and particulars as may be admitted by the (4) The defendant or defendants may prove his or their right to the land by thirty years continuous possession thereof adverse to the Government or by other valid title thereto. (5) This section shall apply to any lesser estate or interest in any lands in the same manner as it applies to the fee simple in such lands.