Section 13
Compulsory acquisition
of Sago and Nipah Development Board Ordinance, 2022
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Where it is not possible to develop any land by arrangement or agreement with the owner, the Board may, with the approval of the Minister, acquire such land by compulsory acquisition for the purpose of carrying out any of its functions under this
Ordinance.
(2)
Where land over which native customary rights are exercised is required for the purposes of this Ordinance, such rights may be extinguished in accordance with section 5 of the Land Code [Cap.
81 (1958 Ed.)].
(3)
The purpose for which land is acquired pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be deemed to be a public purpose under the Land Code.
(4)
Any land compulsorily acquired under subsection (1) shall be vested in the Board free of all encumbrances and the Register kept under the Land Code [Cap. 81 (1958 Ed.)], in which the title to such land is registered, shall be rectified accordingly.
(5)
Compensation shall be payable by the Board in respect of any land compulsorily acquired under subsection (1).