KANESH ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAWS-VOLUME 2

The Local Government Act, 1976 (Act 171) empowers the state, in consultation with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government and the secretary of the Election Commission, to declare and determine the status of local authority areas. The Act outlines the form, organisational structure, functions, powers and responsibilities of the Local Authorities.

Volume 2 of this much- awaited 4-part series publication explains the powers, duties and liabilities of local authorities under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171), the Federal Capital Act 1960 (Act 190) (in relation to Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur) and the Perbadanan Putrajaya 1995 (Act 536) (in relation to Perbadanan Putrajaya).

The book presents the complete discourse of the corporate entity, management, acquisition and disposal of property, as well as revenue of Local Authorities. In addition, it discusses duties of the Local Authorities which includes the maintenance of public places and amenities, powers of prosecution for offences and action for recovery of monies, amongst others.

This pertinent publication serves as an indispensable resource for the Local Authorities, legal offices of government departments and proposes to be a valuable read for legal practitioners on local government law.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Administration Of Local Authorities
• Financial Provisions
• Municipal Duties And Powers Of Local Authorities
• Rating and Valuation
• By-Laws
• Miscellaneous Powers Of Local Authorities