Malaysia legislation
Section 29
of PADI CULTIVATORS (CONTROL OF RENT AND SECURITY OF TENURE) ACT 1967
Section 29
(2)
The Tribunal may award to either party such costs as it may think fit.
(3)
The costs which may be awarded by the Tribunal under subsection (2) shall not exceed—
(a)
one-tenth of the total rent reserved under the tenancy agreement converted into its equivalent in money at the ruling price of padi at the last harvest in the mukim in which the land comprised in the tenancy agreement is situated; or
(b)
where the rent is expressed as a proportion of the crop, one-tenth of the cash value of the crop yielded at the last harvest by the land comprised in the tenancy agreement, such crop being converted into its equivalent in money as aforesaid.
(4)
For the purpose of exercising the functions under this Act, the Tribunal or the President of the Tribunal shall have all the powers of a Sessions Court Judge, and may deal with any case of contempt or misbehaviour committed in the view or presence of the Tribunal or the President of the Tribunal in accordance with the powers conferred upon such Sessions Court Judge.
(5)
Any decision or order of the Tribunal shall be treated as if it was a decision or order of such Sessions Court Judge.
Decision of Tribunal final