Definition And Purpose

Cadastral Survey is a survey carried out to produce a cadastral plan. A cadastral plan may be defined as a map or plan which identifies a particular parcel of land for purposes of ownership and registration and thereby shows the boundaries with a degree of accuracy as defined in the registration governing the holding of land and transfer of title.

The information on the land shall enable the boundaries to be re-demarcated on the ground with a degree of accuracy as defined in the registration. A cadastral plan is based on the results of a survey meeting the requirements prescribed under the National Land Code 1965 and Licensed Land Surveyors Act 1958.

Any survey that relates to or makes connection to any boundary or survey reference mark is also cadastral in nature.

Eligibility Criteria

To ensure accountability and professionalism in the conduct of Cadastral Survey it is a must that quality, regulatory and disciplinary control be imposed on firms involved in the field. The proprietor or partners of these firms must therefore be professionally qualified as well as registered with the Land Surveyors Board.

Methodology and Instrumentation

The methodology for cadastral survey is prescribed under Section 10 of National Land Code 1965, Survey Regulations of Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia and also Licensed Surveyors Regulations 1959.

Instrument necessary for the execution of cadastral survey are theodolite with steel tape or EDM/total station.