Selangor state government rejects a TOL application for a Batu Caves escalator submitted under an individual’s name, citing land regulation breaches.
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor state government has rejected an application for a Temporary Occupation Licence (TOL) for commercial use, including the construction of an escalator at Batu Caves.
State executive councillor V. Papparaidu said the application was submitted under an individual’s name, breaching land regulations under the National Land Code.
“The state government rejected the application as land ownership under an individual’s name is not allowed,” he told a press conference.
He stated that approval can only be granted to an association registered with the Registrar of Societies.
The application was also rejected as the site is designated for public use.
Papparaidu added that construction carried out before official approval violated procedures and could disrupt orderly development.
He said the state government would review all matters, including business lease status and commercial buildings, to rectify past non-compliance.
“If no agreement is reached, local authorities have the power to take action, including demolishing structures,” he stressed.
He clarified that the state government had, in principle, approved the disposal of land via a TOL to the Sri Mahamariamman Devhasethanam Temple Association.
The approval involves a government reserve land parcel in Selayang, measuring 724.1 square metres, for commercial use including an escalator.
However, he said neither the individual nor the temple had engaged in discussions with state authorities before constructing the commercial centre.
This lack of engagement contributed to the approval delay.
Previously, allegations on social media claimed the state government had deliberately delayed approval for the project.
