(Bandar Seri Begawan, 4th) Two companies were each fined BND500 for failing to comply with authorities’ instructions, violating the Urban and Rural Planning (Compound Fines for Offenses) Order 2018.
The offenses were discovered by planning authorities during a routine inspection on March 4. Enforcement officers found the relevant businesses displaying and placing goods on pedestrian walkways, obstructing public passage.
The Department of Town and Country Planning pointed out that such actions not only hinder pedestrian access, but may also result in dirty or slippery surfaces, posing a threat to public safety.
The authorities stated that, besides creating safety hazards, such practices also affect the cleanliness, appearance, and overall image of business districts.
The two companies are required to pay the fines within 7 days from the date the tickets were issued.
The planning authorities, through the Department of Town and Country Planning under the Ministry of Development, reminded owners of commercial and industrial premises to comply with planning regulations and work together to ensure a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing business environment.
The Department of Town and Country Planning pointed out that such actions not only hinder pedestrian access, but may also result in dirty or slippery surfaces, posing a threat to public safety.
The authorities stated that, besides creating safety hazards, such practices also affect the cleanliness, appearance, and overall image of business districts.
The two companies are required to pay the fines within 7 days from the date the tickets were issued.
The planning authorities, through the Department of Town and Country Planning under the Ministry of Development, reminded owners of commercial and industrial premises to comply with planning regulations and work together to ensure a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing business environment.