The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) has issued a cease and desist order to the operator of a supermarket at 92 Middle Street, Georgetown, for allegedly operating without the required approvals under the Town and Country Planning Act.
In a statement, the Authority said officers from its Enforcement Department visited the business on Friday and served an order directing the operator to immediately halt the unauthorised operation.
However, when enforcement officers returned to the premises on Saturday, the supermarket was reportedly still open and conducting business as usual.
CH&PA said the property had already come to its attention more than two months ago when construction activity was observed at the location.
According to the Authority, enquiries were made at the time with both the property owner and the tenants, but no details were provided about the intended use of the building.
As a result of what it described as continued non-compliance, the Enforcement Department served a second cease and desist order on Saturday.
The Authority reminded property owners and business operators that commercial activities must first receive the necessary approvals in accordance with the law.
CH&PA said it will continue to monitor the matter and warned that further legal action will be taken on Monday if the operator fails to comply with the directives issued.
