23. Declaration of Protected Areas

The Minister may by Order published in the

An Order under subsection (1) may define the area of land by setting out the extent, the assessment number or the metes and bounds of the land or each of the lands which comprises of such area of land.

The Director General shall issue in respect of any

The Director-General shall issue instructions, directives and procedures setting out the requirements to be complied with in regard to the construction of any buildings or other structures or the making of alterations to any existing buildings or other structures within the Protected Area and in respect of distinct lighting and markings in the neighbourhood of an Aerodrome or air route.

Notwithstanding the provisions of any other written law to the contrary, no person or authority shall issue permission for the construction of any building or other structures or for carrying alterations to any existing building or structure within a Protected Area, except under the authority of a permit issued by the Director General and where any building is constructed or any alteration is carried out without obtaining such a permit, the Authority shall have the power to have such building or alteration, as the case may be, demolished at the cost of the owner.