Section 43: Making and approval of simplified planning zone scheme

43. Making and approval of simplified planning zone scheme (1) A simplified planning zone scheme may be made and approved by the Minister in respect of any area of land— (a) designated in a development plan for the purpose of effecting rapid development of the land; (b) designated in a development plan to be developed as an export processing zone or for similar industrial, commercial or service functions under any scheme or programme, either national or international, applicable to Mauritius and designed to facilitate the export of goods and services; (c) undergoing rapid development. (2) The Minister may direct a local authority to prepare and submit to him for approval a simplified planning zone scheme within such time frame as may be directed by the Minister. (3) A simplified planning zone scheme shall consist of a map and a written statement and such diagrams, illustrations and descriptive matter as the Minister thinks appropriate. (4) A simplified planning zone scheme shall specify— (a) the development or classes of development permitted by the scheme; (b) the land in relation to which permission is granted; and (c) any condition, limitation or exception subject to which a development permit is granted, and shall contain such other matters as may be prescribed. (5) Prior to the approval of a simplified planning zone scheme, the Minister shall refer the scheme to the Commission for its advice and the Commission shall submit advice to the Minister on the scheme within 42 days of the receipt of the scheme by the Commission. [Issue 6] P11 – 32 Revised Laws of Mauritius (6) Where the Minister approves a scheme— (a) notice of the approval of the scheme shall be published in the Gazette; (b) a copy of the notice shall be posted in the offices of the local authority; and (c) the substance of the scheme shall be publicised in the area of jurisdiction of the local authority. (7) The Minister may, where he considers it expedient to do so, alter or amend a scheme, and this section shall apply to any such alteration or amendment of the scheme as it applies to the making of a scheme. (S. 43 not in operation.) continued on page P11 – 33 P11 – 32 (1) [Issue 6] Revised Laws of Mauritius (6) Where the Minister approves a scheme— (a) notice of the approval of the scheme shall be published in the Gazette; (b) a copy of the notice shall be posted in the offices of the local authority; and (c) the substance of the scheme shall be publicised in the area of jurisdiction of the local authority. (7) The Minister may, where he considers it expedient to do so, alter or amend a scheme, and this section shall apply to any such alteration or amendment of the scheme as it applies to the making of a scheme. (S. 43 not in operation.) continued on page P11 – 33 P11 – 32 (3) [Issue 5] Revised Laws of Mauritius PART VII – DEVELOPMENT BY GOVERNMENT