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 1983, Government acquired from Mon Trésor Mon Désert, now Omnicane, at the nominal price of Rs10 a plot of land of an extent of 11 acres (65 perches) at Camp Carol, commonly referred to as Kenya, located near Le Bouchon, in view of regularising the situation of the families who have been occupying these plots of lands since the aftermath of cyclone Carol.

73 In 1985, part of the site was parcelled out whereby some 75 residential leases were granted. Subsequently, some 60 pre-July 2015 squatters, over the remaining part of the State land, were each granted a lease for residential purpose. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that following subdivision of some of the plots of land, there are at present a total of 149 plots at Camp Carol as follows – • 145 residential plots; • One plot on which stands a village hall; • One plot occupied by the Arya Samaj; • One plot leased to forces vives of Camp Carol, and • One vacant plot. My Ministry, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5(5) of the State Lands Act, also proceeded with the sale of State land to the families holding a building site lease for residential purposes. I am informed that 72 notarial deeds witnessing the sale of the land have already been registered. 37 cases are currently being processed, and 34 cases will be processed once pending issues relating to expiry of leases, dispute among heirs, and site occupation are resolved. The remaining two cases pertain to suspected squatting that have not yet been regularised as further investigation is required. Thank you.

The hon. Third Member for Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien! PLACE D’ARMES-NORTH EXIT – ROAD DIVERSION REVERSAL