Case Decision - 183762

Please be advised as follows:-
(1)           The Institute was unable to consider the merits of the application as the work had already commenced, alternatively, has been completed;
(2)           As a result, a permit cannot now be issued;
(3)           We would like to draw your attention to the fact that your failure to obtain comment prior¬ to the commencement of the work, is in contravention of the provisions of the KwaZulu-Natal Amafa and Research Institute Act (5 of 2018), and as such is a criminal offence for which you may be prosecuted;
(4)           However, the Institute has decided to condone your failure to obtain formal comment, as required, on condition that the work did not impact on any heritage resources and that formal approval for the work on identified heritage resources is formally approved by the Institute.
(5)           Prior written approval from the Institute is required for any deviation to the approved plans.
(6)           No legal action will be instituted against you in this instance and this letter serves as approval for the work shown on the approved drawings.