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(1) An allocation of land shall be null and void if the purpose or use for which the allocation is made is contrary to an approved Development Plan.

(2) A landowner shall not sub-divide or allocate land for use, development or occupation in a town, city or the suburb of a town or city or in an area where there is an approved planning scheme except in consultation with the District Planning Authority or a sub-district acting on behalf of the District Planning Authority.

(3) A person who allocates, transfers, sells or develops land for a use or a purpose that is contrary to an approved development plan, settlement structure plan, action plan or programme, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not less than two hundred penalty units and not more than four hundred penalty units or to a term of imprisonment of not less than three months and not more than six months or to both the fine and term of imprisonment.

(4) A District Planning Authority may revise an approved Development Plan in order to accommodate a proposed non-conforming allocation if it is satisfied that the accommodation or revision is in the public interest.