National Land Code (Act 828), Regulations & Selected Orders (As At 10 January 2024) - 9789678930314 - ILBS

NATIONAL LAND CODE (ACT 828) REGULATION & SELECTED ORDERS (As At 10th January 2024) An Act to amend and consolidate the laws relating to land and land tenure, the registration of title to land and of dealings therewith and the collection of revenue therefrom within the States of Johore, Kedah, Kelantan, Malacca, Negri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor, Terengganu and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan and for purposes connected therewith. Detailed Contents Of National Land Code (Act 828), Regulations & Selected Orders : The National Land Code (Act 828) is a Malaysian law that governs the ownership and use of land in the country. It was enacted in 1965 and has since undergone several amendments to keep up with changing times and needs. The latest version of the code, along with its regulations and selected orders, as at 10th January 2024, is as follows: PART I: PRELIMINARY This part provides the definitions of various terms used in the code, including land, property, title, and landowner. PART II: ADMINISTRATION This part outlines the functions and powers of the Director General of Lands and Mines, the Registrar of Titles, and other relevant authorities in the administration of land matters. PART III: OWNERSHIP OF LAND This part covers the various types of land ownership recognized under Malaysian law, including freehold, leasehold, and customary land rights. PART IV: REGISTRATION OF TITLE AND DEALING WITH LAND This part sets out the procedures for the registration of land titles, as well as the rules and regulations for the transfer and transmission of land ownership. PART V: CAVEATS AND NOTIFICATIONS This part outlines the requirements for caveats and notifications, including the types of caveats and notifications that can be filed, and the procedures for doing so. PART VI: ACQUISITION OF LAND This part covers the acquisition of land by the government or other authorities for public purposes, as well as the procedures for compensation and disputes arising from such acquisitions. PART VII: DEALINGS WITH LAND This part covers the rules and regulations for the dealing with land, including mortgages, leases, and easements. National Land Code (Act 828) Contains: National Land Code (Act 828) Federal Territory (Modification of National Land Code) Order 1974 Federal Territory of Putrajaya (Modification of National Land Code) Order 2001 Federal Territory of Labuan (Extension and Modification of National Land Code) Order 2009 National Land Code (Modification) Order 1997 National Land Code (Underground Land) (Application Forms) Regulations 1997 National Land Code (Modification) Order 2014 National Land Code (Underground Land) (Minimum Depth) Regulations 2017