Section 44: Application of this Part

44. Application of this Part (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, but subject to any other enactment, the Minister may, subject to this Part, authorise any development by Government or by any international organisation or foreign Government. (2) In deciding whether to authorise any development under subsection (1), the Minister shall consider— (a) the National Development Strategy; (b) any approved development plan applicable in the area where the proposed development is to take place; (c) any planning policy guidance applicable to that planning area; (d) any EIA or approved preliminary environmental report completed in respect of the proposed development; and (e) any other relevant matter. (3) Any development under this Act by a parastatal body shall not, for the purposes of this Act, be treated as development by Government. (S. 44 not in operation.)