Planning and Development Act 2004 (Act No. 32 of 2004). Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to modernise town and country planning and make comprehensive provision with respect to land use planning and development in Mauritius. Subject Land & soil Keyword Land-use planning Institution Court/tribunal Contract/agreement Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Africa, AFRICA FAO, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract The Act consists of 76 sections divide into 12 parts: Preliminary (I); Administration (II); Planning (III); Control of development (IV); Continuation of existing uses (V); Special powers (VI); Development by Government (VII); certification of development (VIII); Enforcement (IX); Planning Appeals Tribunal (XI); Compensation (XI); Miscellaneous (XII). Full text English Website environment.gov.mu References - Legislation Repeals Town and Country Planning Act. Legislation | Mauritius Keyword: Land-use planning, Erosion, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX