Planning and Development Act 2004. Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Legislation Date 2004 (2009) 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 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