IDENTIFICATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES EXEMPTION CRITERIA ON SUBDIVISION AND PARTITION FOR SMALL DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION ON AGRICULTURAL LAND

Abstract

In Malaysia, issues of the development charges imposition by the Local Planning Authority arises when it comes to a land conversion by means of surrender and re-alienation with the purpose of subdividing the land to family members. Therefore, this article aims to identify the exemption criteria of development charges for the subdivision and partition among family members by referencing its administration in Johor. The method used in this study is a face-to-face interview with six respondents from land administration and development practitioners. As a result, the criteria firmly stated that the development charges exemption will be applied for the purpose of a gift within the family members through the proof of direct linear relationship between the co-proprietors with particular conditions that shall be adhered to. Through this article, the development charges exemption execution may provide insights that can facilitate the co-proprietors and jurisdictions in Malaysia regarding multiple land ownership issues.