Malaysia legislation

Section 13

of Sago and Nipah Development Board Ordinance, 2022

Section 13

(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).

Power to vest

Section 13 — Sago and Nipah Development Board Ordinance, 2022