Long range development plans to be approved by Minister

(1) Except in so far as may be allowed by general directions of the Minister, the Agency shall not proceed with the implementation of any long range plans for the development of any prescribed border point except in accordance with the provisions of a scheme made by the Agency and approved by the Minister. 12 Border Management Agency Act (2) For the purpose of this section “long range development plans” means plans– (a) which have been formulated on the basis of statistics compiled in respect of movements of traffic, cargo, passengers and visitors within the prescribed border points; (b) which have been projected to meet estimated requirements for development five years or more after the formulation of such plans. (2) Nothing in sub-section (1) shall be construed as precluding the grant of any authority under section 14(2) (c) of or of any lease, sublease or other interest or concession under section 14(2) (d) for a period in excess of five years.