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Planning and Development Act 2004.

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to modernise town and country planning and make comprehensive provision with respect to land use planning and development in Mauritius
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil, Water
Keyword
EIA Basic legislation Land-use planning Institution Court/tribunal Contract/agreement Enforcement/compliance Waterworks
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act provides for: (a) in relation to land development for – (i) the promotion and co-ordination of the orderly and economic use and development of land; (ii) the proper management, development and conservation of natural and man-made resources for the purposes of promoting the social and economic welfare of the community and a better environment; (iii) use of land for public purposes; and (iv) ecologically sustainable development; (b) for the appropriate sharing of responsibility for planning and development between the different levels of government. It also: establishes appropriate institutions, structures and processes to achieve effective planning and development; facilitates inter-agency co-operation in planning and development; encourages appropriate private sector participation in planning and development; safeguards the immediate and long-term public interest in the processes and effects of planning and development.

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

Amended by

Economic and Financial Measures (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 (Act No. 2011 of 2011).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2011

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, EIA, Aquaculture, Agricultural land, Tax/levy, Plant production, Sugar cane/sugar beet

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Economic Development Board Act 2017 (No. 11 of 2017).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2017

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Business/industry/corporations, Fiscal and market measures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX