Section 19
of Federal Territory (Planning) Act 1982
Section 19
(1)
Subject to the provisions of this Act no person shall use or permit to be used any land or building or commence, undertake or carry out any development otherwise than in conformity with the development plan or any planning permission granted under this
Act in respect of the development.
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Commissioner may permit upon such terms and conditions as may be specified in the permit the continuance for such period as may be specified therein of the use of any land or building for the purposes and to the extent for and to which it was being used prior to the date this Act comes into force.
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