Section 18
Suspension of development plan by the Minister
of Federal Territory (Planning) Act 1982
The Minister may at his own instance or on the recommendation of the Commissioner and by order published in the Gazette and any local newspaper as specified by the Commissioner suspend the development plan or part thereof for such period and in respect of such area within the Federal Territory as the Minister may deem fit if he is satisfied that having regard to such special circumstances it is expedient so to do.
(2)
Where the Minister makes an order under subsection (1), he may in that order provide for such adaptation or modification of the provisions of this Act as may be necessary to bring them into accord with the suspension of the development plan or any part thereof in respect of the area to which the suspension relates.