The space where eviction notices were pasted at the food court in Taman Tasik Titiwangsa. — Courtesy of Roslina Rahman
THE operator of a food court in Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur, has been given until Feb 14 to vacate.
A nearby resident, Roslina Rahman, told StarMetro, that several notices by Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Land Administrator dated Feb 5 were pasted at the premises in Lorong Titiwangsa 7.
The notice stated that the operator had committed an offence under Section 425 (1) of the National Land Code 1965 for unlawful occupation of reserved land without permission.
The operator was ordered to vacate the site by Feb 14, failing which, a demolition exercise could be carried out at any time.
“The Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Land and Mines Office (PTGWP) will not be responsible for any damage caused during the demolition.
(Inset) Close up of the notice.
“Failure to comply may result in a RM500,000 fine or imprisonment for up to five years,” the notice read, adding that no appeal would be entertained.
When contacted, a PTGWP spokesperson confirmed the notices were issued.
However, Roslina claimed the notices have been removed and the food court was operating as usual.
A check on the food court’s social media found that it continued to post updates including booking it as an event space.
StarMetro had reported about the food court multiple times since May 17 last year when residents expressed concerns about cleanliness and traffic congestion, among others.
The structures were reportedly erected without a development order from Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL).
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s aide Datuk Azman Abidin said the premises was operating without a licence in a Dec 18 StarMetro report.
He said the operator was given several notices to demolish the structures, but was granted extensions following appeals.
