30 Jun 2022
PENTADBIR TANAH DAERAH, DAERAH SEBERANG PERAI TENGAH, PULAU PINANG 1. ) Jugajorthy A/p Visvanathan 2. ) Jugajorthy A/p Visvanathan(Sebagai Pentadbir Harta Pusaka Bagi Mendiang Suaminya Sivasegaran A/L Kandiah, Si mati)
- Citation
- P-01(NCvC)(W)-318-06/2019 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
- Court
- NCvC
- Case number
- P-01(NCvC)(W)-318-06/2019 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
The Court of Appeal held the plaintiffs' claims against the Pentadbir Tanah and KPTG were time-barred under s.2(a) PAPA 1948 because the causes of action accrued well over 36 months before filing; limitation under s.2(a) is mandatory and may be relied upon even if not pleaded. The court found no established fraud or mala fide that would invalidate the acquisition; non-service of Form E on the registered proprietors did not vitiate the proceedings where Form D was gazetted and Form E was served on the registered chargee (MARA) and where the proviso to s.11(1) and s.56 operate to cure omissions…