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Ministry / Portfolio

Housing and Lands —

Minister of Housing and Lands —
Questions addressed
49
Answered
45
Not answered
4
Answer rate
92%
Most-frequent questioners
Dr Ms Thannoo
7
Mr Rookny
6
Mr Babajee
5
Dr Aumeer
3
Mr Etwareea
3
Mr Juman
3
Mr Lukeeram
3
Mr Seeburn
3
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All questions addressed to Housing and Lands —

10 Dec
Answered

State Land at Réduit Triangle initially allocated to various socio-cultural organizations, he will state the…

asked by Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka

"(No. B/33) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to State Land at Réduit Triangle initially allocated to various socio-cultural …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Thank you. I will try to be very quick. So, as I said earlier on when it was my turn, Madam Speaker, plots of state land in Réduit Triangle were …

17 Dec
Answered

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

asked by Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River

"(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 …

17 Dec
Answered

assistance extended for the repair of damaged concrete housing units and/or rusty corrugated iron sheets hou…

asked by Ms Collet · Rodrigues

"(No. B/88) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to assistance extended for the repair of damaged concrete housing units and/or rusty corrugated iron …"

Reply

Reply: Since there has been recent change in Government, the national policy for a proper shelter for vulnerable families will be revisited in line with the …

4 Feb
Answered

the housing project at Arsenal, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the New Social Living Dev…

asked by Mr Juman · Port Louis Maritime and Port Louis East

"(No. B/24) Mr E. Juman (First Member for Port Louis Maritime & Port Louis East) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the housing project at Arsenal, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. Member for his question, and my answer is as follows. I am informed by the New Social Living Development Ltd (NSLD) …

4 Feb
Answered

the construction of National Housing Development Company units in Coromandel, he will, for the benefit of th…

asked by Mr Quirin · Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière

"(No. B/37) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the construction of National Housing Development Company units in Coromandel, he will, …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Madam Speaker, I presume that my hon. colleague is referring to the construction project of 750 housing units being undertaken by the New Social …

4 Feb
Answered

State Lands on Pas Géométriques, he will state the total number of lessees thereof, indicating the – 78 (a)…

asked by Mr Juman · Port Louis Maritime and Port Louis East

"(No. B/38) Mr E. Juman (First Member for Port Louis Maritime & Port Louis East) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to State Lands on Pas Géométriques, he will state the total number of lessees …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Madam Speaker, once again let me thank the hon. Member for the question. So, as a prelude to the answer, Pas Géométriques basically consists of a …

4 Mar
Answered

small residential leaseholders of State land on Pas Géométriques around the island, he will state if his Min…

asked by Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle

"(No. B/118) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to small residential leaseholders of State land on Pas Géométriques around the …"

Reply

Reply: I wish to refer to the reply I made in response to supplementary question to PQ B/38 on 04 February last to the effect that Pas Géométriques is …

8 Apr
Answered

the prejudice suffered by families having lived for years in precarious condition on State lands along the s…

asked by Mr Ramdass · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle

"(No. B/302) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the prejudice suffered by families having lived for years in precarious condition …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir. I thank the hon. Member for his question. With regard to the families living on State lands along the …

8 Apr
Answered

the former Immaculee Conception School located at corner Jules Levieux Street and Monseigneur Leen Street, W…

asked by Dr Aumeer · Port Louis South and Port Louis Central

"(No. B/305) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the former Immaculee Conception School located at corner Jules Levieux …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the former Immaculee Conception School is found over a plot of State land of an extent of about 93 perches over which …

8 Apr
Answered

State land at Residences Cité La Chaux, he will state the number of leaseholders thereof, indicating the mec…

asked by Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien

"(No. B/318) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to State land at Residences Cité La Chaux, he will state the number of leaseholders …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that there are three scenarios at Cité La Chaux, Mahebourg found on Pas Géométriques Rivière La Chaux. …

8 Apr
Answered

Île aux Benitiers, he will state the measures being taken by his Ministry to ensure a transparent, participa…

asked by Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka

"(No. B/353) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to Île aux Benitiers, he will state the measures being taken by his Ministry to …"

Reply

Reply: An Inter-Ministerial Committee chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister and comprising my colleague ministers from the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste …

6 May
Answered

cremation grounds and cemeteries in Constituency No. 13, Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac, he will state i…

asked by Mr Jhummun · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/425) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to cremation grounds and cemeteries in Constituency No. 13, Rivière des …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Ministry of Local Government that in Constituency No. 13, there are nine cremation grounds which are …

6 May
Answered

social housing, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the New Social Living Development Ltd., i…

asked by Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien

"(No. B/433) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to social housing, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the New Social …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the New Social Living Development Ltd (NSLD) that out of 8,000 housing units, 688 houses, including onsite …

6 May
Answered

illegally constructed morcellement units since 2015 to 2024, he will state the number thereof, indicating th…

asked by Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka

"(No. B/440) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to illegally constructed morcellement units since 2015 to 2024, he will state the …"

Reply

Reply: In March 2019, several suspected cases of forgery in the issue of morcellement permits were detected at the level of the Morcellement Unit of my …

13 May
Answered

the Land Research and Monitoring Unit set up to investigate into cases of alleged land dispossession, he wil…

asked by Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka

"(No. B/498) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the Land Research and Monitoring Unit set up to investigate into cases of …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed that, following the recommendation of the Truth and Justice Commission, a Land Research and Monitoring (LRMU) was set up in July 2019, …

8 Jul
Answered

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

asked by Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River

"(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 plot of land situated at Beau Plan, known as Morcellement Le Hameau, he will state if the promoter/s the…

asked by Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet

"(No. B/602) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the plot of land situated at Beau Plan, known as Morcellement Le Hameau, he will state …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) The Deputy Speaker: Hon. Second Member for Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle! MAURITIAN ECONOMY – FATF’S GREY LIST & EUROPEAN COMMISSION’S BLACK …

15 Jul
Answered

the Résidence Hortensia at Mare d’Albert, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Ho…

asked by Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien

"(No. B/686) Mr G. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the Résidence Hortensia at Mare d’Albert, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Thank you. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the NHDC Housing Estate at Mare d’Albert known as Résidence Hortensia was completed in April 2024 and delivered …

15 Jul
Answered

the plots of State land at Camp Carol and Kenya, he will state the mechanism, if any, put in place for the r…

asked by Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien

"(No. B/692) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the plots of State land at Camp Carol and Kenya, he will state the mechanism, if …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: It was an exchange of national importance. Issues were at stake, but we managed to sort it out. So, thank you very much. I am informed that in …

22 Jul
Answered

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

asked by Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River

"(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

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

asked by Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River

"(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 …

7 Oct
Answered

the islets around Mauritius, he will state the framework being envisaged for the regulation of trade and tou…

asked by Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/853) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the islets around Mauritius, he will state the framework being envisaged …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to refer the House to my reply to the PNQ of 6 May 2025. The House will recall that I referred to the situation that …

7 Oct
Answered

Singamanie Village near Bois Marchand, he will state the number of squatters currently residing thereat, ind…

asked by Mrs Savabaddy · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/854) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to Singamanie Village near Bois Marchand, he will state the number of …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank the hon. Member for her question. I am informed that there are some 41 squatters in the area commonly …

7 Oct
Answered

the development known as “Le Hameau” at Beau Plan, he will state whether – (a) the promoters thereof were re…

asked by Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet

"(No. B/862) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the development known as “Le Hameau” at Beau Plan, he will state whether – (a) the …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is indeed a very interesting matter. I am informed that the Morcellement Le Hameau because it is in fact a …

7 Oct
Answered

the compulsory land acquisition of portion number 40 for the construction of drains for flood mitigation mea…

asked by Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. B/888) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre D'or) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the compulsory land acquisition of portion number 40 for the construction of drains …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) ST JULIEN D’HOTMAN B24 ROAD – PIPE LAYING PROJECT – ROAD REINSTATEMENT 162

28 Oct
Answered

the compulsory land acquisition of portion number 40 for the construction of drains for flood mitigation mea…

asked by Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. B/955) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the compulsory land acquisition of portion number 40 for the construction of drains …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed that the amount due to the former landowner of Portion Number 40 at Fond du Sac was credited to the account of the Public Notary, …

11 Nov
Answered

the social housing units under construction in Constituency No. 9, he will, for the benefit of the House, ob…

asked by Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil

"(No. B/981) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the social housing units under construction in Constituency No. 9, he will, for the …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am informed that the construction of 507 social housing units is currently being undertaken in Constituency No. 9. The …

11 Nov
Answered

State-owned coastal lands, including inbound Pas Géométriques land, situated within the district of Grand Po…

asked by Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle

"(No. B/990) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to State-owned coastal lands, including inbound Pas Géométriques land, situated …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to thank the hon. Member for this very important question which has led to some confusion in the minds not …

25 Nov
Answered

the negotiations with the Mont Choisy Group for the identification of a site for the proposed construction o…

asked by Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. B/1060) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the negotiations with the Mont Choisy Group for the identification of a site for the …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Thank you, Madam Speaker. Apologies, once again. When it rains; it rains. So, in answer to the question, I am informed that the District Council …

25 Nov
Answered

the St Marie College, in Palma, he will state if his Ministry is in presence of a request for the opening of…

asked by Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes

"(No. B/1088) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the St Marie College, in Palma, he will state if his Ministry is in presence of a …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Ministry of Local Government had, on 03 October 2024, submitted a request to my Ministry for the creation of …

2 Dec
Answered

the dwellings severely endangered by landslides and erosion over the period 2019 to 2024 during the flood-pr…

asked by Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka

"(No. B/1130) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands Whether, in regard to the dwellings severely endangered by landslides and erosion over the period …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. Member for this question. At the outset, however, I wish to clarify that my Ministry is not responsible for issuing …

2 Dec
Answered

the newly constructed waterfront along the Coastal Road from Bois des Amourettes to Quatre Sœurs, he will st…

asked by Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle

"(No. B/1139) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the newly constructed waterfront along the Coastal Road from Bois des …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Madam Speaker, all beaches along the coastal road from Bois des Amourettes to Quatre Sœurs have been proclaimed as public beaches. On 22 January …

17 Mar
Answered

the Umrah Pilgrimage, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Islamic Cultural Centre, the li…

asked by Dr Aumeer · Port-Louis South and Port-Louis Central

"(No. B/36) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the Umrah Pilgrimage, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Thank you, Madam Speaker. I shall answer this question in my capacity as Minister responsible for Hajj. Madam Speaker: Okay. Mr Mohamed: So, as …

31 Mar
Answered

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

asked by Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River

"(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 'Rent-to-Own' Scheme launched in November 2025, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the N…

asked by Dr Aumeer · Port-Louis South and Port-Louis Central

"(No. B/185) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the 'Rent-to-Own' Scheme launched in November 2025, he will, for the …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Madam Speaker, social housing units are reserved for applicants with a monthly household income of up to Rs48,000. However, there are applicants …

7 Apr
Answered

Avenue Pelicans, in St Martin, Bel Ombre, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to wh…

asked by Mr Jugurnauth · Savanne and Black River

"(No. B/268) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to Avenue Pelicans, in St Martin, Bel Ombre, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Madam Speaker, I understand that the hon. Member is referring to the land in the vicinity of Avenue Pelicans at St Martin in Bel Ombre. With regard …

7 Apr
Answered

the 8,000 housing units project being implemented by the New Social Living Development Ltd., he will, for th…

asked by Mr Juman · Port Louis Maritime and Port Louis East

"(No. B/281) Mr E. Juman (First Member for Port Louis Maritime & Port Louis East) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the 8,000 housing units project being implemented by the New Social Living …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) RODRIGUAN ARTISTS – CULTURAL COOPERATION MoU – EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES

21 Apr
Answered

the Inter-ministerial Committee set up to look into all issues pertaining to Ex-CHA/EDC houses containing as…

asked by Mrs Savabaddy · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/442) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the Inter-ministerial Committee set up to look into all issues pertaining …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir. At its meeting of Friday 10 April 2026, Cabinet agreed to the setting up of an Inter-Ministerial Committee to …