In any proceedings under this Act —
(a) the burden of proof that the person charged is a citizen of Saint Lucia or that he or she is not likely to become a charge on public funds shall be upon that person; (Amended by Act 15 of 1983)
(b) any document purporting to be a removal order made under this Act shall be deemed, until the contrary is proved, to be such an order;
I any order or direction made or given under this Act shall be deemed, until the contrary is proved, to have been validly made or given and to have been made or given on the date on which it purports to have been made or given.