Malaysia legislation
Section 36
Section 36
(2)
The Land Administrator may, at any time of his own motion by application in Form M refer to the Court for its determination any question as to—
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(a)
the true construction or validity or effect of any instrument;
(b)
the person entitled to a right or interest in land;
(c)
the extent or nature of such right or interest;
(d)
the apportionment of compensation for such right or interest;
(e)
the persons to whom such compensation is payable;
(f)
the costs of any enquiry under this Act and the persons by whom such costs shall be borne.
(3)
Without prejudice to the powers of the Court under this Part, the costs of any reference under subsection (2) shall be borne by such person as the Court may direct or, in the absence of such direction, by the Land Administrator.
(4)
After an award has been made under section 14 or compensation made under section 35 or Part VII, the Land Administrator shall refer to the Court for determination any objection to such award or compensation duly made in accordance with this Part.
Application by persons interested
Application to Court