Malaysia legislation

Section 21

of *LAND ACQUISITION ACT 1960

Section 21

(a)

may take possession of such building on the expiration of the period prescribed in the notice in Form J; or

(b)

may, upon its removal by the proprietor, pay the cost of its removal and re-erection.

(2)

Where the owner of a building does not accept an offer of compensation under section 20 the Land Administrator—

(a)

where the building is a permanent structure, shall not take possession thereof until he has obtained a valuation of such building by a valuer; or

(b)

where the building is of temporary construction, or is otherwise capable of removal and re-erection, may himself remove and re-erect such building.

Formal possession