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Semantan Estate sues for RM13b Duta Enclave land sale or recompense
Semantan Estate seeks court order to sell RM13b Duta Enclave land or pay compensation after legal setbacks.
In brief
Semantan Estate seeks court order to sell RM13b Duta Enclave land or pay compensation after legal setbacks. Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd demands sale or compensation for 263.272-acre Duta Enclave land valued at RM12-13 billion. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Semantan Estate files fresh suit
Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd has commenced a new legal action against the Malaysian federal government.
Seeking sale or recompense for RM13b land
The company demands the sale of 263.272-acre Duta Enclave in Kuala Lumpur or compensation valued at RM12-13 billion.
Claims unjust occupation since colonial era
Semantan Estate argues the land remains unjustly occupied by the government since a void colonial acquisition.
Legal setbacks in past year
The company faced setbacks after a Court of Appeal overturned a High Court directive to re-register land title under its name.
New legal claims based on trust law
Semantan Estate now pursues claims using trust law and equitable remedies for constitutional breaches and unjust enrichment.
Case set for management on Nov 3
The lawsuit is scheduled for management before High Court Judge Anand Ponnudurai on November 3.
What happens next
Semantan Estate seeks court order to compel sale of land or pay compensation based on current market value.
Here's the gist
Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd demands sale or compensation for 263.272-acre Duta Enclave land valued at RM12-13 billion.
