(1)All timber found a drift, beached, stranded or sunk; all wood or timber bearing marks which have not been registered in accordance with the rules made under Section 41, or on which the marks have been obliterated, altered or defaced by fire or otherwise; andin such areas as the State Government directs, all unmarked wood and timber;shall be deemed to be the property of Government, unless and until any person establishes his right and title thereto, as provided in this chapter.
