(1) For the purpose of establishing a forfeiture under this Act the Attorney General may, in accordance with the procedure provided by the Crown Proceeding Act, apply to the High Court for a declaration that any right, title or interest sought to be affected is forfeited to the Government.
(2) Land forfeiture under this Act shall not vest in the Government unless a judgement is obtained declaring the forfeiture; but on the judgement being obtained, the title of the Government shall relate back to and commence at the time when the forfeiture took place.