Silver Manor Prop (Pty) Ltd v Matjhabeng Local Municipality (630/2023)
Silver Manor Prop (Pty) Ltd v Matjhabeng Local Municipality (630/2023) [2023] ZAFSHC 456 (22 November 2023)
The Court found that the Respondent failed to provide sufficient proof that proper notice of disconnection was served on the Applicant, as required by its own policy and by Section 115 of the Municipal Systems Act. Vague assertions of notice being 'transmitted' or 'furnished' were insufficient, and the Respondent did not demonstrate that the Applicant was afforded the opportunity to respond or make enquiries. The Court accepted that the Applicant was justified in approaching the Court urgently for relief. On the issue of authority, the Court held that the Respondent's ratification of the Muni…
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- Municipal Debt Control Policy
- Electricity Supply Disconnection
- Notice Requirements
- Administrative Action
- Local Government By Laws