Malaysia legislation

Section 84

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

Section 84

(2)

Upon being satisfied of the validity of any replacement title or titles referred to in subsection (1) the Director shall thereupon publish a notice in Form I—

(a)

describing the holding or holdings comprised therein, and the proprietor or proprietors thereof;

(b)

stating that such replacement title or titles appear to be indefeasible for the purposes of this Act; and

(c)

requiring any person claiming any interest adverse to the title of the registered proprietor (and whether or not any suit, action or proceeding has been brought in respect of any such claim) to present a caveat in support of such claim within six months from the date of publication of such notice.

(3)

Notwithstanding any provision of the National Land Code, any caveat presented under paragraph (2)(c) may be withdrawn or released by the person presenting it; and if it is not so withdrawn or released the Director shall as soon as possible hold an enquiry and may thereon either confirm or withdraw such caveat.

(4)

When any caveat is confirmed by the Director under subsection (3) the caveatee or other person claiming any title to or

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registrable interest in the holding affected thereby may take such further action thereon as may be prescribed by the National Land

Code.

Indefeasibility after twelve months’ notice