166Technical defects

166 Technical defects S. 166(1) amended by No. 86/1989 s. 25(r). (1) A panel may continue to hear submissions and make its report and recommendations despite any defect, failure or irregularity in the preparation of a planning scheme or amendment or any failure to comply with Division 1, 2 or 3 of Part 3 in relation to the preparation of the planning scheme or amendment. S. 166(2) amended by No. 86/1989 s. 25(r). (2) A panel may adjourn the hearing of submissions and make an interim report to the planning authority if it thinks there has been a substantial defect, failure or irregularity in the preparation of a planning scheme or amendment or any failure to comply with Division 1, 2 or 3 of Part 3 in relation to the preparation of the planning scheme or amendment. (3) The interim report may recommend that the planning authority give notice of the planning scheme or amendment to a specified person or body.