Local Government Act 2003 (Act No. 32 of 2003).

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This Act makes provision for the establishment of local authorities, provides for functions and powers of such authorities and for other matters related to local authorities such as the cadastral database and the granting of permits and licenses.Local authorities shall have various functions in the field of control of local matters including control of food, aquaculture and agricultural operations. Section 40 defines the purposes of local authorities. They include the promotion of the environment. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry responsible for local government shall consult within local authorities on waste management (sect. 47). Powers of local authorities to (compulsorily) acquire land are defined. Every local authority shall keep and maintain a cadastral database of all immovable properties in accordance with section 87.

Implemented by: Curepipe (Environmental Health) Regulations 2010 (G.N. No. 244 of 2010). (2010-05-12)
Implemented by: Quatre Bornes (Cleansing, management and protection of drains, gutters, canals and streams) Regulation 2012 (G.N. No. 64 of 2012). (2012-01-27)
Implemented by: Curepipe (Environmental Health) Regulations 2014 (G.N. No. 172 of 2014). (2014-07-10)
Implemented by: District Council of Grand Port (Environmental Health) Regulations 2014 (G.N. No. 193 of 2014). (2014-08-28)
Implemented by: Municipal Council of Quatre Bornes (Food Court) Regulations 2012 (GN No. 109 of 2012). (2012)
Amended by: Local Government (Amendment) Act 2005 (Act No. 23 of 2005). (2005-08-18)
Amended by: Local Government (Amendment of schedule) Regulations 2007 (GN No. 109 of 2007). (2007-08-06)
Amended by: Local Government (Amendment of schedule) Regulations 2006 (GN No. 156 of 2006). (2006-10-03)
Amended by: Local Government (Amendment) Act 2010 (Act No. 8 of 2010). (2010-12-10)
Amended by: Economic and Financial Measures (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 (Act No. 2011 of 2011). (2011-07-15)
Amends: Town and Country Planning Act. (0000)
Repealed by: Local Government Act 2011 (Act No. 36 of 2011). (2011-12-12)