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Federal Lands Commissioner Act, 1957 (No. 349)

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1957
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to the establishment and incorporation of a Federal Lands Commissioner and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Land commission Vested rights/existing rights
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
The Act came into force on 27 August 1957 in West Malaysia; on 27 October 1957 in East Malaysia.
Abstract

This Act provides for the setting up of a Federal Lands Commissioner, a body corporate which is entitled under section 4 to enter into contracts, acquire, purchase, take, hold and enjoy both movable and immovable property. Sections 7 and 8 refer to rights vested before the commencement of this Act. The Act consists of eight sections.

Full text
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