Lambang Kelana Sdn Bhd 1. ) Tenaga Nasional Berhad 2. ) MAJLIS MESYUARAT KERAJAAN NEGERI, NEGERI SEMBILAN 3. ) KERAJAAN NEGERI, NEGERI SEMBILAN 4. ) PENGARAH TANAH DAN GALIAN NEGERI SEMBILAN 5. ) PENTADBIR TANAH SEREMBAN

Lambang Kelana Sdn Bhd 1. ) Tenaga Nasional Berhad 2. ) MAJLIS MESYUARAT KERAJAAN NEGERI, NEGERI SEMBILAN 3. ) KERAJAAN NEGERI, NEGERI SEMBILAN 4. ) PENGARAH TANAH DAN GALIAN NEGERI SEMBILAN 5. ) PENTADBIR TANAH SEREMBAN

Appeal allowed. Court held that "full compensation" in sections 11 and 16(2) ESA 1990 must be interpreted purposively and in light of Article 13(2) Federal Constitution to include late payment charges/interest to afford adequate compensation; Bungsar Hill was distinguishable; State Authority's decision awarding late payment interest reinstated for specified period at 5% p.a.

Citation
N-01(A)-491-07/2022 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
Parties
Appellant / Perayu: Lambang Kelana Sdn Bhd; 1st Respondent: Tenaga Nasional Berhad; 2nd Respondent: Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri, Negeri Sembilan; 3rd Respondent: Kerajaan Negeri, Negeri Sembilan; 4th Respondent: Pengarah Tanah dan Galian, Negeri Sembilan; 5th Respondent: Pentadbir Tanah Seremban
Court
A
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
17 October 2024
Case Number
N-01(A)-491-07/2022 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Determination on Appeal (court of Appeal)
Outcome
Appeal allowed; High Court decision set aside; State Authority's decision reinstated in part
Legal Topics
Wayleave, Compensation, Late Payment Interest, Judicial Review, Statutory Interpretation, Unjust Enrichment
Source Language
Malay/English
Constitutional Law Administrative Law Land Law Energy / Electricity Law Wayleave Compensation Late Payment Interest Judicial Review +2 more

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Parties

Lambang Kelana Sdn Bhd

Appellant / Perayu

Tenaga Nasional Berhad

1st Respondent

Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri, Negeri Sembilan

2nd Respondent

Kerajaan Negeri, Negeri Sembilan

3rd Respondent

Pengarah Tanah dan Galian, Negeri Sembilan

4th Respondent

Pentadbir Tanah Seremban

5th Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Determination on Appeal (court of Appeal)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sections 11 and 16(2) of the Electricity Supply Act 1990 permit awards of late payment interest as part of "full compensation"; Whether attribution of delay to the Land Administrator or TNB affects the Appellant's entitlement to late payment charges/interest

Ratio Decidendi

Appeal allowed. Court held that "full compensation" in sections 11 and 16(2) ESA 1990 must be interpreted purposively and in light of Article 13(2) Federal Constitution to include late payment charges/interest to afford adequate compensation; Bungsar Hill was distinguishable; State Authority's decision awarding late payment interest reinstated for specified period at 5% p.a.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; High Court decision set aside; State Authority's decision reinstated in part

Orders

  • Reinstate State Authority's decision awarding late payment charges/interest at 5% per annum on the initial sum of RM2,105,335.00 for the period 12.10.2015 to 18.12.2020
  • No order as to costs