Power of re-entry in case of squatters and trespassers

Power of re-entry in case of squatters and trespassers.-When the Collector is satisfied that any person has taken or is in possession of land in a colony to which he has no right or title, the Collector may, in addition to any other powers he may possess, forthwith re-enter upon the land and resume possession of it and take possession of all crops, trees and buildings thereon on behalf of the Government without payment of any compensation whatsoever.