[Article 85]
Federal Constitution
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(5) In this Article the reference to land in a State reserved
for federal purposes includes—
(a) any land which was reserved before Merdeka Day in
accordance with the provisions of any law then in force
in the State for any purpose which has become a federal
purpose after Merdeka Day;
(b) any land reserved for any federal purpose after Merdeka
Day in accordance with the provisions of any law for
the time being in force in a State;
(c) any State land referred to in the repealed Clause (4) of
Article 166; and
(d) any land in a State reserved for federal purposes by virtue
of Clause (7) of Article 83.
Disposition of land vested in the Federation
86. (1) Where any interest in land is vested in the Federation,
or in a public authority, for any purpose, the Federation or the
public authority may dispose of that interest or any smaller interest
in the land to any person as it deems fit.
(2) Where any interest in land in a State is disposed of by
or to the Federation or any public authority in pursuance of this
Article or of Article 85, it shall be the duty of the Government
of that State to register the transaction accordingly.
Determination of disputes as to land values
87. (1) Where any dispute arises between the Federal Government
and a State Government as to the making of any payment by or to
the Federation under the foregoing Articles of this Chapter, or as
to the amount of any such payment, the dispute shall be referred,
at the instance either of the Federal Government or of the State
Government, to the Lands Tribunal appointed in accordance with
this Article.
(2) The Lands Tribunal shall consist of—
(a) a chairman, who shall be appointed by the Chief or
be qualified to be a judge of the Federal Court, the
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