Parliament

Bill 17 to minimize red-tape

July 30, 2021 1:40 pm

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The passage of Bill 17 will result in more efficiency in developing iTaukei land by tenants and investors.

Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has told parliament that the amendments to the iTaukei Land Trust Act will remove the requirement for tenants to seek approval before any development can take place.

Sayed-khaiyum says there is already a backlog that needs to be dealt with.

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Parliament continues to debate Bill 17 with the Opposition still calling on the government to withdraw the amendments.