Malaysia legislation

Section 26

of *NATIONAL LAND CODE (PENANG AND MALACCA TITLES) ACT 1963

Section 26

Without prejudice to the generality of the powers conferred on him by this Act, the Director shall not be required, for the purpose of preparing the Interim Register—

(a)

to inspect any records, plans or documents other than those to which he has access under paragraph 25(b); or

(b)

to deduce the title to any holding for a period of more than twelve years prior to the appointed day, or for a period extending further back than a grant or lease by the Crown or the State, whichever shall be the shorter:

Provided that nothing in this paragraph shall be deemed to prejudice the powers of the Director to deduce a title to any holding for any period extending further back than any such period.

Special provision relating to enquiries by the Director

Section 26 — NATIONAL LAND CODE (PENANG AND MALACCA TITLES) ACT 1963