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Administrative Law [2011] ZAWT 7

Broers v Director-General, Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (WT9/S2)

Broers v Director-General, Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (WT9/S2) [2011] ZAWT 7 (1 January 2011)

Court
Water Tribunal
Case number
WT9/S2
Judge
M.M. Mabesele

The Water Tribunal set aside a refusal to grant an afforestation licence, finding that the decision-maker failed to consider relevant material and follow fair procedure.

  • Water Use Licensing
  • Stream Flow Reduction
  • Critical Catchment Area
  • Procedural Fairness
  • National Water Act
  • Afforestation Permits
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Administrative Law [2011] ZAWT 9

Filter v Director-General, Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (WT4/F1)

Filter v Director-General, Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (WT4/F1) [2011] ZAWT 9 (1 January 2011)

Court
Water Tribunal
Case number
WT4/F1
Judge
M.M. Mabesele

The Water Tribunal set aside the Director-General’s refusal of a 75 ha afforestation licence, finding unfair procedure and an improper fetter on discretion.

  • Natural Justice
  • Water Use Licensing
  • Ministerial Discretion
  • Catchment Management
  • Afforestation Permits
  • Natural-justice
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