Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013 (Act No. 16 of 2013)RegulationsSpatial Planning and Land Use Management Regulations: Land Use Management and General Matters, 2015Chapter 4 : Appeals26. Decision of appeal authority |
| (1) | An appeal authority must— |
| (a) | consider and determine all appeals lawfully submitted to it; |
| (b) | confirm, vary or revoke the decision of the Municipal Planning Tribunal or authorised official; |
| (c) | provide reasons for any decision made by it; |
| (d) | give directions relevant to its functions to the municipality; |
| (e) | keep a record of all its proceedings; and |
| (f) | determine whether the appeal falls within its jurisdiction. |
| (2) | If the appeal authority revokes a decision of the Municipal Planning Tribunal or authorised official it may remit the matter to the Municipal Planning Tribunal or authorised official or replace the decision with any decision it regards necessary. |
| (3) | The appeal authority may appoint a technical adviser to advise or assist it with regard to a matter forming part of the appeal. |