Law in Malaysia

The case related is United Malayan Banking Coperation Bhd &
Another v. Pemungut Hasil Tanah, Kota Tinggi. In this case, Johor
State Authority transferred land to a proprietor with certain
conditions and annual rent as consideration. The rent and penalties
on arrear payments were not settled. Johor State Authority served a
notice to forfeiture the land as the right of consequence of the
offence. The appellant, Johor State Authority and the proprietor,
appealed and they were granted relief against forfeiture. Collector of
Land revenue appealed to federal court and the appellants appealed
to Privy Council.
It was held that English land law concerning the relief against
forfeiture is inapplicable in Malaysia. Relief against forfeiture means
that order for forfeiture is cancelled and it was provided by
Malaysian National Land Code.
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