Vegetation Clearance Permit
This service can be used by individuals or organisations to apply for permission to remove vegetation from one island in a quantity greater than 50 units, when removing vegetation for or from government buildings, and when translocating vegetation of any quantity off the island. The removal of vegetation must be in compliance with Regulation for Protection and Preservation of Island Vegetation and Flora in the Maldives (Regulation Number: 2022/R-92).
Responsible Entity: Environmental Protection Agency
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Guide to Apply
Description
This service can be used by individuals or organisations to apply for permission to remove vegetation from one island in a quantity greater than 50 units, when removing vegetation for or from government buildings, and when translocating vegetation of any quantity off the island. The removal of vegetation must be in compliance with Regulation for Protection and Preservation of Island Vegetation and Flora in the Maldives (Regulation Number: 2022/R-92).
Before you start
Obtain a No Objection Letter from the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare if applicable. (See FAQ below for more details.)
Eligibility
Any individual or organisation seeking to clear vegetation can apply.
How to apply
Log into your eFaas account.
Logging into your own account will direct you to the oneGov homepage.
Documents required
Vegetation Clearance Sheet (Link).
Approved Land Use Plan or Permit from relevant government authority.
Aerial Photo of the Island.
Funding Guarantee.
Contractor Agreement.
Work Schedule.
Chart of the Vegetation Clearance Site.
Chart of the Compensation Planting Location.
Chart of the Replanting Location.
No Objection Letter from the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare if applicable. (See FAQ below for more details.)
After you apply
After successful submission, a notification will be sent to your email and phone.
You can check the status of the request from the history tab.
Once the application is approved, the status will change to “Approved”.
Should the status of your application be changed to “Cancelled”, you will receive a notification along with the remarks via email and phone.
Once the application is processed, the permit will be issued via email.
Estimated time frame
All duly completed applications will be processed within 5 working days.
Guide to Renew
Description
This service can be used by individuals or organisations to apply for permission to remove vegetation from one island in a quantity greater than 50 units, when removing vegetation for or from government buildings, and when translocating vegetation of any quantity off the island. The removal of vegetation must be in compliance with Regulation for Protection and Preservation of Island Vegetation and Flora in the Maldives (Regulation Number: 2022/R-92).
Eligibility
Any individual or organisation seeking to renew a valid Vegetation Clearance Permit can apply.
How to Apply
Log into your eFaas account.
Logging into your own account will direct you to the oneGov homepage.
Documents Required
Updated Work Schedule.
After you apply
After successful submission, a notification will be sent to your email and phone.
You can check the status of the request from the history tab.
Once the application is approved, the status will change to “Approved”.
Should the status of your application be changed to “Cancelled”, you will receive a notification along with the remarks via email and phone.
Once the application is processed, the permit will be issued via email.
Service fee
A fine of MVR5,000 will be required to be paid.
Payment Notification
Once your application has been approved, you will receive a notification via email and phone to make the payment for the service.
You can see the payment prompt under “My Applications”. Clicking this will redirect you to the BandeyriPay portal where you will be able to make the payment.
Estimated time frame
All duly completed applications will be processed within 5 working days.
Guide to Change
Description
This service can be used by individuals or organisations to make changes to their existing permission to remove vegetation from one island in a quantity greater than 50 units, when removing vegetation for or from government buildings, and when translocating vegetation of any quantity off the island. The removal of vegetation must be in compliance with Regulation for Protection and Preservation of Island Vegetation and Flora in the Maldives (Regulation Number: 2022/R-92).
Before you start
Obtain a No Objection Letter from the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare if applicable. (See FAQ below for more details.)
Eligibility
Any individual or organisation with a valid Vegetation Clearance Permit can apply.
How to Apply
Log into your eFaas account.
Logging into your own account will direct you to the oneGov homepage.
Documents Required
Updated Funding Guarantee if applicable.
Updated Contractor Agreement if applicable.
Updated Work Schedule if applicable.
Updated Chart of the Compensation Planting Location if applicable. (See FAQ below for more details.)
Updated Chart of the Replanting Location if applicable. (See FAQ below for more details.)
No Objection Letter from the local authority or the owner for replantation if applicable. (See FAQ below for more details.)
After you apply
After successful submission, a notification will be sent to your email and phone.
You can check the status of the request from the history tab.
Once the application is approved, the status will change to “Approved”.
Should the status of your application be changed to “Cancelled”, you will receive a notification along with the remarks via email and phone.
Once the application is processed, the permit will be issued via email.
Estimated time frame
All duly completed applications will be processed within 5 working days.
FAQs
When do I need to get a No Objection Letter from the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare?
You need to get a letter of No Objection from the Ministry if you plan to translocate vegetation from one island to the other.
What situations require a vegetation clearance permit from the EPA?
You need to get a vegetation clearance permit if you plan to remove vegetation from one island in a quantity greater than 50 units, when removing vegetation for or from government buildings, and when translocating vegetation of any quantity off the island.
What is the total number of units of vegetation that can be translocated?
You can only translocate 30 to 50% of the units of vegetation you clear.
What can you do if replanting in the same area is not possible?
You will need to replant trees in the closest possible location or in an alternate location under the jurisdiction of a local council.
What will happen if the project is not completed within the valid period of the permit?
If you are unable to complete the project within the valid period of the permit, you will be fined an amount of MVR5,000. Additionally, you will need to apply for another permit. This new application should be submitted as a renewal request.
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