Malaysian business licence·Local Authority

Water Enactment Licence (LEA)

Issued by Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah Seberang Perai UtaraWater Enactment 1967; Penang State Regulations 2005 (Amendment 2013)

Overview

The Water Enactment Licence allows for the obstruction of river flow and the construction of bridges, jetties, or platforms on rivers wider than 20 feet. It also permits the erection of retaining walls along riverbanks or the construction of any buildings within 50 feet of designated riverbanks or flood channels.

Key details

Governing Act

Water Enactment 1967; Penang State Regulations 2005 (Amendment 2013)

Agency fees

RM 400 processing + varies by local authority

Validity

1 year (renewable annually)

Issuing authority

Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah Seberang Perai Utara

Fees shown are government / local-authority fees payable to the issuing agency. Emerhub charges a separate service fee for handling the application end-to-end.

Eligible applicants

Companies, organizations, associations, individuals

Application requirements

- New application / Renewal - Application form under the Water Enactment 1967. - 2 copies of land ownership and current land tax receipt. - 15 copies of the relevant area plan. - 4 copies of Plan A45. - Letter of consent from the landowner (if any). - For companies/organizations/associations - 2 copies of MAA/Form 24 and 49 (copy of Directors and Board Members list). - For individuals - 2 copies of identification card.

Agency fee breakdown

1. Application fee RM400.00 per lot. 2. Fee subject to state authority's decision. 3. Licence expires annually on December 31. 4. Renewal applications approved by the District Land Administrator.

These are amounts payable to Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah Seberang Perai Utara. Emerhub's service fee is quoted separately when you engage us.