According to LLS regulation 1959, under code of ethical.
101 (a) every LLS need to show their dignity, standing and reputation of the profession.
101 (e) LLS are not allowed to take over other LLS work without letter of consent (permission)
Based on this case, there are a few considerations we need to look into before a LLS take over the work.
Client
-LLS need to check why the client refer to you. Is it because of payment problem?
-Request of letter of termination from Client to ensure the client has been terminate the previous LLS.
-Appointment letter is important document because it is a basic of the job.
LLS
a. Request Letter of consent -write to the previous LLS to ask for permission to continue the work
If the previous LLS agree to release the workWe need to check the status of the work progress
If mark have been planted or partially planted. If possible re-survey and remove all the previous mark and re-plant again.
If the mark planted, field book ready and PA preparation no ready. Refer to the certificate to be used in PA. This certificate indicate the field work is done by LLS or other LLS and comply other PA.
If the fee no submitted. Re-submit the fee according to LLS 1959 under 99(1) fee show follow schedule 13 and fully paid to LJT.
Payment to LLS should according to LLS 1959 under 99(4) according to the partial has been carried out by respective LLS. This is to avoid abuse of payment.
If
the previous LLS disagree to release the workWe can write in the LJT (Board) and the board can used LLS 1959 under 101 (j) comply to the board with query of work.
Board will used LLS 1959 under 100 ask LLS to surrender all the related document to the board
If the previous LLS disagree the paymentUnder LLS 1959, 99(5) if the board fail to handle the case, board will refer to the arbitrator under Act arbitration 1952.
Sek 398A
Chief surveyor (Pengarah Ukur) can used sek 398A issued form 29 to ask LLS to surrender all the document