Disposal of forfeited chicle

(1) Where any chicle which has formed the subject matter of a chicle offence has been ordered to be forfeited under this Act or under any regulations, any person claiming to be the owner thereof may apply to the court within two months of the date of forfeiture claiming ownership of the said chicle. (2) The court shall thereupon hear the said application and shall make such order either for restitution or otherwise as it may think fit. (3) Where no such application is made within the said period, it shall be lawful for the magistrate to sell or dispose of the said chicle for the public benefit and to pay the proceeds of such disposal into the Consolidated Revenue Fund.