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First Member for Savanne and Black River

Mr Babajee

The Honourable First Member for Savanne and Black River (Mr Babajee)
Questions asked
78
Answered
76
Not answered
2
Answer rate
97%
Most questioned portfolios
Prime Minister
31
Energy and Public …
8
National …
8
Land Transport
6
Local Government
6
Housing and Lands
4
Environment
3
Information Technology
3
Recent questions

All questions placed by Mr Babajee

17 Dec
Answered

the Property Development Scheme, he will state the amount of funds allocated to social projects thereunder f…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/42) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, the House will recall that in 2007, mandatory social programs were introduced for projects under the Integrated Resort …

17 Dec
Answered

Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether he wi…

to Housing and Lands —

"(No. B/82) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether he will state if the company Smart Clinics has obtained the lease of two arpents of Pas Géometrique at …"

Reply

Mr Babajee: Madam Speaker, is the Minister aware of a court case against the Ministry of Housing and Lands where the previous owner is seeking damages for Rs1 …

18 Mar
Answered

road safety, he will state if consideration will be given for the opening, as a matter of urgency and public…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/146) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to road safety, he will state if consideration will be given for the opening, as a …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, the Flic-en-Flac B34 Road starts at Cascavelle and ends at Wolmar. Presently, the Flic-en-Flac village is accessible through this …

18 Mar
Answered

the villages of Tamarin, La Preneuse and Black River, he will state if his Ministry is in presence of any pr…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/163) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the villages of Tamarin, La Preneuse and Black River, he will state if his Ministry …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the villages of Tamarin, La Preneuse and Black River are connected through the Black River A3 Road. The western region, …

25 Mar
Answered

the Chamarel/Plaine Champagne Road, he will state if – (a) a road safety survey has been effected prior to i…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/231) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Chamarel/Plaine Champagne Road, he will state if – (a) a road safety survey …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Plaine Champagne B103 Road starts at Les Mares and ends at Chamarel Village, and is approximately 13 km long. Several …

8 Apr
Answered

the Industrial Finance Corporation of Mauritius (IFCM) Ltd., operational as from May 2022, he will, for the…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/272) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Industrial Finance Corporation of Mauritius (IFCM) Ltd was incorporated in August 2021, but was …

6 May
Answered

the Pointe Coton Resort Hotel Co. Ltd., in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from Air…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/396) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Cotton Bay Hotel, which was constructed in 1991, had been operating with a capacity of 60 rooms. I am …

6 May
Answered

the Mauritius Post Ltd., he will for benefit of the House, obtain therefrom information as to the number of…

to Information Technology

"(No. B/424) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the Mauritius Post Ltd., he will for benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that over the last 10 years, Mauritius Post Ltd. has recruited 462 officers in total out of which 106 …

6 May
Answered

the Public Service Vehicle (Taxi) Licence with hotels as base of operation issued over the past ten years, h…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/431) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Public Service Vehicle (Taxi) Licence with hotels as base of operation issued over the …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, this information is being compiled by the NLTA and I shall arrange for same to be placed in the Library of the …

24 Jun
Answered

the Heritage City Project, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the – (a) amount…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/572) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning (Dr. Ms J. Jeetun): Madam Speaker, with your permission, I shall reply to PQ B/572 addressed to the …

24 Jun
Answered

public beaches, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, information a…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/573) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that since January 2025 to 19 June of …

24 Jun
Answered

Public Service Vehicle (Contract Car) Licence, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Nation…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/574) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to Public Service Vehicle (Contract Car) Licence, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the NLTA that out of the existing fleet of 11,153 contract car licences to date, 7,781 representing 70%, have …

24 Jun
Answered

the Central Electricity Board, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as to th…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/575) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Central Electricity Board, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, je suis informé par la Central Electricity Board que de janvier 2015 à ce jour, 1,153 employés ont été recrutés au sein de …

8 Jul
Answered

the housing estates at La Valette and Camelia in Bambous, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from…

to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/600) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the housing estates at La Valette and Camelia in Bambous, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that there are two housing estates at La Valette, Bambous. The first one, La Valette Integrated Village, …

8 Jul
Answered

the Public Service Vehicle (Contract Cars) Licence, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the N…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/617) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Public Service Vehicle (Contract Cars) Licence, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I wish to inform the House that I had provided detailed information thereto …

15 Jul
Answered

Maubank Ltd., he will for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as to the number of Attorn…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/647) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that Maubank Ltd. is a subsidiary owned by Maubank Holdings Ltd. The Government of …

15 Jul
Answered

the 95 kg of cocaine worth Rs 1.4 billion seized in a backhoe loader on 04 July 2019, he will, for the benef…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/648) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I again wish to refer the hon. Member to the reply I made to Parliamentary Question B/205 on March of this year …

22 Jul
Answered

drugs, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, information as to – (a…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/713) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of 23 Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, in regard to parts (a) and (a)(i) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that, between 2020 and 18 …

22 Jul
Answered

the plots of State land at Coteau Raffin and Case Noyale (Eucalyptus), he will state the number of persons/f…

to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/754) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the plots of State land at Coteau Raffin and Case Noyale (Eucalyptus), he will state the …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am informed that as at March 2025, there were 52 cases of residential squatting on state land at Coteau Raffin and four …

29 Jul
Answered

the Western Division Team of the Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/776) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that the Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) of the Western Division operates …

29 Jul
Answered

State lands in Riambel, he will state the number of – (a) leaseholders thereof, and (b) squatters thereof, i…

to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/788) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to State lands in Riambel, he will state the number of – (a) leaseholders thereof, and …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that a total of 2 to 9 leases has been granted by my Ministry over State …

29 Jul
Answered

kite surfing, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the relevant authorities, information as to…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/805) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to kite surfing, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the relevant authorities, …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PQ B/796) The Deputy Speaker: The hon. First Member for Rodrigues, Ms Collet! 74 2025 INTER-COLLEGE SPORTS COMPETITION– COST, HANDISPORT …

29 Jul
Answered

Le Morne Public Beach, especially, at the stretch between the Riu and St Regis hotels, he will state if cons…

to Environment

"(No. B/813) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to Le Morne Public Beach, especially, at the stretch …"

Reply

Mr Bhagwan: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Beach Authority that the toilet block was constructed in 2008 …

7 Oct
Answered

the independent inquiry carried out on the advice given to the National Crisis Committee on the evolution of…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/815) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed that following the passage and damage caused by tropical cyclone Belal in January 2024, the then Ministry of …

7 Oct
Answered

bus routes 5 and 243, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land Transport Authori…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/878) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to bus routes 5 and 243, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land …"

Reply

Reply: According to information obtained from the NLTA, Route 5 (Baie du Cap to Quatre Bornes) extends over 48 km and involves 30 stages. It is served by …

28 Oct
Answered

the buildings and premises rented by Ministries and Government Departments, he will, for the benefit of the…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/936) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the buildings and premises rented by Ministries and Government Departments, he …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, regarding part (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of the question, I wish to inform the House that these elements of information …

28 Oct
Answered

the waste water network project in Cité La Ferme, Bambous, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain fro…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/942) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the waste water network project in Cité La Ferme, Bambous, he will, for the …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, concernant la partie (a) de la question, la WMA m’informe que la Cité La Ferme à Bambous est un lotissement de type CHA …

28 Oct
Answered

the irregular water supply in the regions of Flic en Flac, Cascavelle, Tamarin, La Gaulette and Le Morne, he…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/953) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the irregular water supply in the regions of Flic en Flac, Cascavelle, Tamarin, …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, je suis informé par la Central Water Authority que les régions de l’île comprenant Flic-en-Flac, Cascavelle, Tamarin, La …

11 Nov
Answered

Mr M. R., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) the number of assets acquire…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/965) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, 129 Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

Reply: As the hon. Member is aware an investigation involving Mr M.R. has been initiated by the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC). By virtue of section 161 of …

11 Nov
Answered

issues being raised regarding dolphin and whale watching, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain info…

to Tourism

"(No. B/985) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to issues being raised regarding dolphin and whale watching, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr R. Duval: Thank you, Madam Speaker. Dolphin and whale watching are regulated by the Tourism Authority (Dolphin and Whale Watching) Regulations which was …

11 Nov
Answered

the western region, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authority, informat…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/1000) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the western region, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, en ce qui concerne la partie (a) de la question, la CWA m’informe que la partie West du pays qui comprend les régions de …

11 Nov
Answered

the forthcoming rainy seasons, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the preventiv…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/1003) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the forthcoming rainy seasons, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, regarding part (a) of the question, I am informed that very often, after heavy rainfall, water from the mountains flows and …

25 Nov
Answered

pleasure 32 craft PPC 7380 OL 10 which disappeared from in front the RIU Hotel on 9 November 2025 and found…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1032) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) to asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that on Tuesday 11 November 2025 at 12.45 hours, one Mr B. J. S., a Belgian …

2 Dec
Answered

online risks, harms, cyberbullying and harassments and victims thereof attempting/committing suicide, he wil…

to Information Technology

"(No. B/1135) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to online risks, harms, cyberbullying and …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. Member for this question. This Government recognises that online harms, particularly those …

9 Dec
Answered

the Shipping Agent License, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the number there…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1175) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I presume the hon. Member is referring to Port Licence issued to Shipping Agents. In accordance with Section 4(1)(g) of the …

9 Dec
Answered

the prisons, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Prisons, information as…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1180) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Prisons that, as at 04 December 2025, there was a total of 2,848 detainees in prisons. …

9 Dec
Answered

the Black River District, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) the number o…

to Local Government

"(No. B/1218) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Black River District, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I am informed that there is presently no market in operation within the administrative area of the Black River District Council. A …

31 Mar
Answered

drink driving, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, information as…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/153) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that for the period 01 January 2026 to 27 March 2026, a total of 650 cases of …

31 Mar
Answered

social housing, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Social Living Development Lt…

to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/181) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to social housing, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Social …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Thank you, Madam Speaker. The 8000 residential units were designed to cater for 400 units per constituency. I am informed by the NSLD that as date, …

31 Mar
Answered

the Black River district, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) the number o…

to Local Government

"(No. B/187) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Black River district, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, with regard part(a) of the question, I am informed that there are currently 17 football grounds in the district of Black River. Out …

14 Apr
Answered

the building which formerly housed the Black River District Court at Bambous, he will, for the benefit of th…

to Attorney-General

"(No. B/353) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Attorney-General whether, in regard to the building which formerly housed the Black River District Court at Bambous, he will, for the benefit …"

Reply

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28 Apr
Answered

international air travel routes, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from Airports of Mauritius Lt…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/503) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I wish to draw the attention of the House that information regarding this question have been obtained from the Department of …

28 Apr
Answered

the Black River (La Balise) boat passage, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to th…

to Local Government

"(No. B/527) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Black River (La Balise) boat passage, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the very outset, I wish to inform the hon. Member that my Ministry is not responsible for dredging or desilting works at …

5 May
Answered

the flood-prone areas in Constituency No. 14, Savanne and Black River, particularly, in the regions of Morce…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/583) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the flood-prone areas in Constituency No. 14, Savanne and Black River, …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the very outset, I wish to point out the following. First, based on available data, the two places referred to in the …