TheĀ Samoa ObserverĀ reports the Minister of Justice, Matamua Seumanu Vasati Pulefana, has ordered that "no further preparations" be made on the appointment.
Matamua said she is unable to find specific provisions in the Land and Titles Act 2020 that caters for the proposed appointment.
Faimalomatumua handed in his resignation after the final count of votes for the recent six by-elections, effective immediately.
The Head of State makes the appointment under advice from the Judicial Commission.