Case Decision - 381563

CONDONATION OF ILLEGAL WORK LETTER (PAINTING OF VERHANDAH)

Please be advised as follows:-

(1)           The Institute was unable to consider the merits of the application as the work had already commenced, alternatively, has been completed;

(2)           As a result, a permit cannot now be issued;

(3)           We would like to draw your attention to the fact that your failure to obtain a permit prior¬ to the commencement of the work, is in contravention of the provisions of the KwaZulu-Natal Amafa and Research Institute Act (5 of 2018), and as such is a criminal offence for which you may be prosecuted;

(4)           However, the Institute has decided to condone your failure to obtain a permit, as required, on condition that the work was conducted strictly in accordance with there will be no plans since the alteration was only the painting of the front verhandah, received by the Institute on 21/5/2025, with significance of NCW (Not Conservation Worthy) and that all the work shown on the application is completed within a calendar year of the date of this letter. 

(5)           Prior written approval from the Institute is required for any deviation to the approved plans.

(6)           No legal action will be instituted against you in this instance.