Abolition of Juries Act, 1969
R 385.00
National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act No. 103 of 1977)8. Power of court in respect of approval by local authorities |
| 1) | If a local authority fails to grant or refuse timeously its approval in accordance with section 7 in respect of an application, a court may on the application of the applicant concerned make an order directing such local authority to perform its duties and exercise its powers in accordance with that section within the period stated in such order, or make such other order as it may deem just. |
| 2) | Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any law relating to magistrates' courts, a magistrate shall have the jurisdiction to make any order referred to in subsection (1). |
