What costs were awarded against the Ampang Park strata owners?

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Court Awards RM70,000 in Costs Against Ampang Park Strata Owners

The High Court has dismissed a judicial review application by 39 strata owners and tenants of the Ampang Park Shopping Centre, ordering them to pay a total of RM70,000 in costs. The application had challenged the land acquisition process for the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Ampang park station.
Costs Awarded to Land Authorities

A sum of RM35,000 was awarded to the Federal Territories Land and Mines Director and the Federal Territories Land Administrator, who were among the respondents in the judicial review. This award reflects the legal costs incurred by these government bodies in defending the land acquisition decision.
MRT Corp Also Awarded Costs

Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp), the developer of the MRT project and a respondent in the case, was also awarded RM35,000 in costs. This signifies the financial burden placed on MRT Corp to address the legal challenge to the Ampang park station's land acquisition.
Land Acquisition Deemed Lawful

The High Court judge, Datuk Hanipah Farikullah, found that the land acquisition approval was made in accordance with stipulated laws. The court agreed with submissions that the objective of the acquisition was for safety and to enhance the efficiency of the MRT project.
Judicial Review Application Dismissed

The judicial review was sought to challenge the lawfulness of the land acquisition process, specifically concerning Forms D and E issued under the Land Acquisition Act 1960. However, the court's dismissal means the acquisition for the Ampang MRT station will proceed as planned.

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