Section 57: Occupation of stalls and shops inside markets, fairs or other premises

57. Occupation of stalls and shops inside markets, fairs or other premises (1) Notwithstanding the Landlord and Tenant Act, a Municipal City Council, Municipal Town Council or District Council may— (a) after inviting expressions of interest and by contract, authorise any person to occupy any stall, shop or other place inside any market or fair which it controls or manages, on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed; (b) after calling for tenders and by contract, authorise any person to occupy any other premises which it controls or manages, on such terms and conditions as it may determine. (2) An authorisation under subsection (1) shall be for a period of not more than 3 years but may be expressly renewed for further periods not exceeding 3 years, on such terms and conditions, including a revision of any fee payable, as the Municipal City Council, Municipal Town Council or District Council may determine in each particular category. (3) Except with the approval of the Minister, a local authority shall not— (a) suspend, revoke, or fail to renew an authorisation granted under subsection (1); (b) where it has the option not to renew a contract entered under subsection (1), exercise that option; or (c) vary the terms and conditions of an authorisation granted under subsection (1). L18 – 37 [Issue 4] Local Government Act