Mental Health Act 2001 · Updated to 1 Feb 2014 · Part X · Proceedings in Inquiries Into Mental Disorder
59. Powers of management of estate of mentally disordered person
Feedback & supportSubject to subsection (2), the Court may, on the appointment of a committee of the estate of a mentally disordered person, direct by the appointment or by any subsequent order that the person to whom the charge of the estate is committed shall have such powers for the management of the estate as the Court deems necessary and proper, regard being had to the nature of the property, whether movable or immovable, of which the estate may consist.
Court
“Court” means the High Court, a Sessions Court or a Magistrate Court or a Syariah Court as the context may require, and includes a Judge whether sitting in Court or in Chambers; Mental Health 11
The powers of management conferred under subsection (1)
shall not extend to the sale or charge of the estate or any part of the estate or to the letting of any immovable property for a term exceeding three years.