The proposed Urban Redevelopment Act (URA) introduces a consent threshold of 80% for properties under 30 years old and 75% for those over 30 years. This means a redevelopment project could proceed even if 20% (or 25%) of property owners object.
Such provisions raise concerns about minority property owners being compelled to relinquish their property rights against their will. This situation potentially infringes on Article 13 of the Federal Constitution, which safeguards property rights.
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