s 35D Compensation under a tree preservation order
(1) If the owner of the land to which a tree preservation order relates proves that he has, in complying with paragraphs 35C(a) to (d), suffered damages in the form of depreciation in the value of the land, he may claim compensation from the local planning authority.
(2) A claim for compensation under subsection (1) shall be served on the local planning authority—
(a) within six months from the date on which—
(i) the tree preservation order;
(ii) the refusal of a written permission or the imposition of conditions under paragraph 35A(2)(a); or
(iii) the order to replace a tree under paragraph 35A(2)(b),
was communicated to the owner of the land; or
(b) where an appeal is made under subsection 35C(1), within six months from the date of the decision of the Appeal Board confirming the order, refusal or imposition of conditions appealed against.
(3) If the owner of such land is dissatisfied with the amount of compensation awarded, he may, within one month from the date of such award, appeal to the Appeal Board which shall have the power to confirm or vary the amount of compensation awarded.
Malay text (authoritative)
Pampasan di bawah perintah pemeliharaan pokok
(1) Jika pemunya tanah yang tanahnya berhubungan dengan suatu perintah pemeliharaan pokok membuktikan bahawa dia, kerana mematuhi perenggan 35C(a) hingga (d), mengalami kerugian berupa kesusutan dalam nilai tanahnya, dia boleh menuntut pampasan daripada pihak berkuasa perancang tempatan.
(2) Suatu tuntutan pampasan di bawah subseksyen (1) hendaklah disampaikan kepada pihak berkuasa perancang tempatan—
(a) dalam masa enam bulan dari tarikh—
(i) perintah pemeliharaan pokok;
(ii) penolakan suatu kebenaran bertulis atau pengenaan syarat-syarat di bawah perenggan 35A(2)(a); atau
(iii) perintah untuk menggantikan pokok di bawah perenggan 35A(2)(b),
diberitahu kepada pemunya tanah itu; atau
(b) jika rayuan dibuat di bawah subseksyen 35C(1), dalam masa enam bulan dari tarikh keputusan Lembaga Rayuan mengesahkan perintah, penolakan atau pengenaan syaratsyarat yang dirayu itu.
(3) Jika pemunya tanah itu tidak berpuas hati dengan amaun pampasan yang diawardkan, dia boleh, dalam masa satu bulan dari tarikh award itu, merayu kepada Lembaga Rayuan yang mempunyai kuasa untuk mengesahkan atau mengubah amaun pampasan yang diawardkan itu.
Text as at 1 June 2021 (LOM reprint); amendments made after that date may not be incorporated.
Source: Laws of Malaysia, Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia (lom.agc.gov.my). Not a copy of the Gazette printed by the Government Printer (Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967, s 61).
