legal studies iii module 10 subdivision

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CONTENT

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SUBDIVISION-PARTITION-AMALGAMATION

Learning

Outcomes

Statutory

Provisions

Introduction

Subdivision

Partition

Amalgamation

Issues
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Learning Outcomes

At the end of the discussion students should acquire these

abilities:

To describe the nature, conditions and procedures for

subdivision, partition and amalgamation;

To discuss the legal issues relating to application for

partition by minority and majority co-proprietor;

To analyse the State Authoritys power to change a titles

status when realienating land during surrender and

realienation in subdivision process.

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Statutory Provisions



NLC 1965 Part Nine - Chapters 1-3 (sections 135 - 150)

Chapter 1 Subdivision (sections 135 - 139)

Chapter 2 Partition (sections 140 - 145)

Chapter 3 Amalgamation (sections 146 - 150)


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Introduction

Subdivision is a process that splits up a lot (of land) belongingto a proprietor into two or more smaller lots under the same

name (of the proprietor) (see Definition of subdivision)

It is a process that is necessary when the proprietor intends to:

o Transfer portions of the land to other(s); or

o Create a charge with respect to only a portion of the land.

It is also a requirement when the proprietor is carrying out

land development project that involves certain portion of theland to be given to public authorities.


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Introduction - Subdivision



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Introduction - Subdivision



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Introduction - Partition

Partition is used in relation to a land that is owned by two or

more co-proprietors when one or more of them want(s) to split

is up into their respective portions in separate titles under their

own respective names (see Definition of Partition).



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BEFORE AFTER

OR
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Introduction - Partition



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Introduction - Amalgamation



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BEFORE


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Introduction - Amalgamation



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Subdivision



Statutory

Provisions

Definition

Reasons

Procedure

Conditions
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Subdivision - SP



Section 135 Right of proprietor to subdivide

Section 136 Conditions for approval

Section 137 Application for approval

Section 138 Powers of LA or SD in relation to application

Section 139 Issue of title to sub-divided portions



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Subdivision - Definition



Definition

Alienated land held under final title

whether Registry or Land Office Title

is subdivided into two or more portions

each to be held by the same proprietor or thesame co-proprietors under separate titles.

SUBDIVISION PARTITION AMALGAMATION


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Subdivision - Reasons



Reasons

Generally for purposes of dealings:

Transfere.g.- sale and purchase

Charge/lease portion of land

Land development procedure



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Subdivision - Procedure



Procedure

Section 137(1) Form 9A

Section 137(1)(a) Fee

Section 137(1)(b) Pre-computation plans

Section 137(1)(c) Written consents of chargee, lessee or

lien holder



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Subdivision - Conditions



Conditions

Section 136(1)(a)

Does not contravene restriction in interest

Section 136(1)(b)

Not contrary to provision/requirement of any written law

Section 136(1)(c)(i) & (ii)

Approval by Planning Authority

Section 136(1)(c)(iii)

Approval by relevant body/authority



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Subdivision



Conditions

Section 136(1)(d) All items of land revenue paid

Section 136(1)(e) Consents from all interested persons are

obtained

Section 136(1)(f) Agriculture land - minimum area of sub-divisional portion is fulfilled

Section 136(1)(g) Shape of sub-divisional portion is suitable

Section 136(1)(h) Means of access is provided



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Partition



Statutory

Provisions

Definition

Reasons

Procedure

Conditions

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Partition - SP



Powers of co-proprietors to partition with approval of

State Director or Land Administrator

Conditions for approval of partition

Application by majority co-proprietors


S. 140

S. 141

S. 141A

Procedure of applicationS. 142

Powers of LA/SDS. 143

Issue of titleS. 144

Power of Court to end co-proprietorshipS. 145



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Partition - Definition



Definition

Alienated land held under final title

whether Registry or Land Office Title

by two or more persons as co-proprietors

is partitioned so as to vest in each of them, under

separate title.



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Partition - Reasons



Reasons

To allow the co-proprietors to have their respectiveportion explicitly defined with own titles issued

To bring an end to the co-proprietorship

For purposes of dealings: transfer, charge or lease



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Partition - Procedure



Procedure

Section 142(1) Form 9B

Section 142(1)(a) Fee

Section 142(1)(b) Plans

Section 142(1)(b) Consent from interested parties

Section 142(1)(b) Approval from body/authority

Section 142(1)(e) Consent from co-proprietors

Section 141A Application by majority co-proprietor

Section 145 Application by minority co-proprietor



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Partition - Conditions



Conditions

Section 141(1)(a) Co-proprietors joined in/give consent(section 141A)

Section 141(1)(b)(i) & (ii) Areas of partitioned portion must beproportionate (section 140)

Section 141(1)(c) No restriction in interest (section 136 -mutatis mutandis)

Section 141(3) Agricultural land (section 136)

Section 14x Access road

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Amalgamation



Statutory

Provisions

Definition

Reasons

Procedure

Conditions

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Amalgamation - SP



Section 146 Power of proprietor to amalgamate

Section 147 Conditions for approval

Section 148 Application for approval

Section 149 Powers of LA or SD in relation to application

Section 150 Issue of title to combined area




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Amalgamation - Definition



Definition

Two or more contiguous lots of alienated land

held under separate titles by a person

are combined into one and

held by him under single title.



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Issues


Subdivision Partition

Amalgamation

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Issues - Subdivision

PTG WP v. Sri Lempah [1979] 1 MLJ 135 (FC)

Ipoh Garden v. PTG Perak [1979] 1 MLJ 271 (HC)

Hassan v. Ismail [1970] 1 MLJ 210

Golden Approach Sdn Bhd V Pengarah Tanah Dan Galian

[2001] 1 MLJ 411

Lee Chi Min & Anor V Superintendent Of Land And Survey

Department, Kuching [1981] 1 MLJ93


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Issues - Partition

Ku Yan Bte Ku Abdullah v. Idris bin Ku Ahmad & Ors [1991] 3MLJ 439

S Subramaniam & Ors v. Inderjit Kaur d/o Karnail Singh & Anor

[1997] 3 MLJ 366

KM S Kumarappan Chettiar v. Ramasamy s/o KM S

chockalingam [2000] 7 MLJ 682

Yong Hin Seong & Anor V Yong Teik Seong [2003] 6 MLJ 38

Abdul Karim A/L Puk Mohamed Seeni @ Karim Bin Sini V TahirBin Yaacob & Anor [2004] 4 MLJ 373


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Issues - Amalgamation

Land Executive Committee Of Federal Territory V SyarikatHarper Gilfillan Berhad[1981] 1 MLJ234 (Federal Court)

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