The National Land Code (Malay: Kanun Tanah Negara), is a Malaysian laws which enacted 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, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor, Terengganu and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, and for purposes connected therewith.
- WHEREAS it is desired to introduce in the form of a National Land Code a uniform land system within the States of Johore, Kedah, Kelantan, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor, Terengganu and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur:
- AND WHEREAS provision has been made by the National Land Code (Penang and Malacca Titles) Act 1963, for the introduction of a system of registration of title to land in the States of Penang and Malacca, for the issue of replacement titles, for the assimilation of such system to the provisions of the National Land Code, and for matters incidental thereto:
- AND WHEREAS it is now expedient for the purpose only of ensuring uniformity of law and policy to make a law with respect to land tenure, registration of titles relating to land, transfer of land, leases and charges in respect of land, and easements and other rights and interests in land:
The National Land Code, in its current form (1 January 2006), consists of 6 Divisions and 35 Parts containing 447 sections and 16 schedules (including 37 amendments).
Division I: Introductory
Part 1: Preliminary
Part 1A: Computerized Land Registration System
Part 1B: Modifications to Facilitate the Implementation of the Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional Berhad Act 1998
Part 1C: Modifications to Facilitate the Implementation of the Electronic Land Administration System
Part 2: Administration
Chapter 1: Powers of the Federation and of Federal Officers
Chapter 2: Powers of the States and of State Officers
Chapter 3: General Provisions Relating to Officers, etc.
Chapter 4: Provisions Relating to Enquiries
Part 3: Rights and Powers of the State Authority
Chapter 1: Property in Land and Powers of Disposal
Chapter 2: Classification and Use of Land
Chapter 3: Rights of Access to, and Use of, Alienated Lands
Division II: Disposal of Land
Part 4: Disposal Otherwise than by Alienation
Chapter 1: Reservation of Land
Chapter 2: Temporary Occupation of Land
Chapter 3: Removal of Rock Material
Chapter 4: Permit to Use Air Space Above State Land and Reserved Land
Part 5: Disposal by Alienation
Chapter 1: Introductory
Chapter 2: Approval of Land for Alienation
Chapter 3: Alienation under Final Title
Part 5A: Disposal of Underground Land
Division III: Alienated Lands; Incidents and Registration of Title
Part 6: Rent
Chapter 1: General
Chapter 2: Collection of Arrears of Rent
Chapter 3: Revision of Rent
Part 7: Conditions and Restrictions in Interest
Chapter 1: General
Chapter 2: Summary of Conditions and Restrictions in Interest Affecting Alienated Lands
Chapter 3: Implied Conditions
Chapter 4: Express Conditions and Restrictions in Interest
Chapter 5: Enforcement of Conditions
Part 8: Forfeiture
Part 9: Sub-division, Partition and Amalgamation
Chapter 1: Sub-division of Lands
Chapter 2: Partition of Lands
Chapter 3: Amalgamation of Lands
Chapter 4: Sub-division of Buildings
Part 9A: Powers of Attorney
Part 10: Preparation and Maintenance of Registers on Final Title
Chapter 1: The Registers
Chapter 2: (Repealed)
Chapter 3: Final Title in Continuation of Final Title
Chapter 4: Replacement of Register Document of Final Title
Part 11: Final Title and Qualified Title
Chapter 1: Introductory
Chapter 2: Alienation under Qualified Title
Chapter 3: Qualified Title in Continuation
Chapter 4: Conversion of Qualified Title into Final Title
Part 12: Surrender of Title
Power to Surrender
Procedure for Surrender of Whole
Procedure for Surrender of Part Only
Surrender and Re-alienation Contiguous Lots Held under Land Office Title
Surrender and Re-alienation Special Provisions
Division IV: Alienated Lands: Dealings
Part 13: General
Part 14: Transfers
Powers of Transfer
Transfers of Land
Transfers of Undivided Shares
Transfers of Leases and Charges
Transfers of Exempt Tenancies
Part 15: Leases and Tenancies
Chapter 1: Powers of Leasing, etc.
Chapter 2: Express and Implied Provisions
Chapter 3: Forfeiture
Chapter 4: Determination of Leases and Tenancies
Part 16: Charges and Liens
Chapter 1: Creation of Charges, and General Provisions Relating Thereto
Chapter 2: Implied Provisions
Chapter 3: Remedies of Chargees: Sale
Chapter 4: Remedies of Chargees: Possession
Chapter 5: Discharge
Chapter 6: Liens
Part 17: Easements
Chapter 1: Creation
Chapter 2: Release, Extinguishment and Cancellation
Part 18: Registration of Dealings
Chapter 1: Presentation of Instruments for Registration
Chapter 2: Procedure Generally
Chapter 3: Determination of Fitness for Registration
Chapter 4: Manner of Registration
Chapter 5: Powers of Attorney
Chapter 6: Cancellation of Registration
Chapter 7: Endorsement of Exempt Tenancies
Part 19: Restrains on Dealing
Chapter 1: Caveats
Chapter 2: Prohibitory Orders
Division V: Alienated Lands - Supplemental
Part 20: Indefeasibility of Title and Interest
Part 21: Co-proprietorship and Trusts
Chapter 1: Co-proprietorship
Chapter 2: Trusts
Part 22: Transmission on Death and Bankruptcy
Death
Bankruptcy
Part 23: Reversion in Absence of Proprietor
Part 24: Re-survey of Land Having Natural Boundaries
Part 25: Sub-divided Buildings
Division VI: General and Miscellaneous
Part 26: General Powers and Duties of the Registrar
Part 27: Searches
Part 28: Land Administrator's Rights of Way
Part 29: Survey
Chapter 1: General
Chapter 2: Deposited Plans
Part 30: Registration of Statutory Vesting
Part 31: Jurisdiction of the Court
Part 31A: Power of Investigation
Part 32: Powers of Arrest and Seizure and Penalties
Part 33: Service and Publication of Notices
Part 33A: Restrictions in Respect of Non-Citizens and Foreign Companies
Part 34: Miscellaneous
Part 35: Repeals, Transitional Provisions, etc.
Schedules