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Annual Report on Performance for
Fiscal Year 2017-2018
Prime minister’s Office
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About this Report
This is the Annual Report on Performance of the Prime Minister’s Office for the
Financial Year 2017/18 prepared following amendments made to the Finance and
Audit Act in March 2015. The report has been prepared according to the
amended guidelines issued by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development
on August 2018.
Guide to this Report
Part I: About the Office
Part I sets out the vision, mission of the Office, its roles and functions as well as its
organisational structure.
Part II: Main Achievements
Part II describes the major achievements and a review of how the Prime Minister’s
Office has performed during the previous year, including the additional internal
Key Performance Indicators that it had set for each of its Delivery Units. This
section also provides the actions and system put in place in relation to risk
management, citizen oriented initiatives and good governance.
Part III: Financial Performance
Part III provides the financial highlights for the previous year and includes
statements of revenue and expenditure.
Part IV: Way Forward
Part IV provides the strategic directions to realise the Office’s vision, objectives
and desired outcomes.
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Table of Contents
PART I: ABOUT THE OFFICE ......................................................................................................................... 3
Vision and Mission ............................................................................................................................... 3
Core Values.......................................................................................................................................... 4
Statement from the Secretary to Cabinet and Head of the Civil Service ................................................ 5
Roles and functions of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)..................................................................... 7
Departments and Other Bodies under the PMO .................................................................................... 8
Statutory Bodies/Parastatals under the aegis of the PMO ..................................................................... 9
Overview on Departments/Statutory Bodies/Parastatals under the PMO............................................. 10
Gender Statement .............................................................................................................................. 13
About Our People ............................................................................................................................... 14
Organisation Chart ............................................................................................................................. 15
Senior Management Team .................................................................................................................. 16
Distribution of Responsibilities .......................................................................................................... 19
Number of Posts Funded at the PMO – Fiscal Year 2017-2018 ............................................................ 20
Summary on the number of Posts Funded at the PMO – Fiscal Year 2017-2018 .................................. 23
Part II: Main Achievements & Challenges .............................................................................................. 24
Strategic Direction 2016-2019 ............................................................................................................. 24
Major Achievements during Fiscal Year 2017-2018 ............................................................................. 25
Status on the Implementation of Budget Measures – 2017/2018 ......................................................... 32
Status on the Implementation of Key Actions – 2017/2018 as highlighted in the Three Year Strategic Plan 2018/2019 – 2020/2021 ................................................................................................................ 33
Audit Committee ................................................................................................................................ 34
Anti – Corruption Committee ............................................................................................................ 35
Tender Committee .............................................................................................................................. 36
Events hosted/organised by the PMO in 2017-2018 ............................................................................ 37
Part III: Financial Performance .............................................................................................................. 38
Statement of Revenue and Expenditure .............................................................................................. 38
Statement of Revenue collected by PMO - FY 2017-2018 ..................................................................... 38
Statement of Expenditure of PMO - FY 2017-2018 ................................................................................ 39
Financial Highlights ........................................................................................................................... 41
Part IV: Way Forward ............................................................................................................................. 42
Three Year Strategic Plan 2017-2020 and Key Actions ........................................................................ 42
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PART I: ABOUT THE OFFICE
Vision and Mission
Our
Vision
To contribute in building a modern and fair society,
by upholding good governance principles and
consolidating our democratic fundamentals.
Our
Mission
To be a dedicated service provider, using proactive,
quality and customer-focused policies, administrative
practices and emerging technologies; and taking
measures likely to impact on security and human
capital with a view to upgrading the day-to-day lives
of the citizens of Mauritius.
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Core Values
Integrity
•We are guided by the highest standards of professional ethics.
Quality
•We are committed to providing services of the highest quality to our
customers.
Timeliness
•We are responsive and strive to meet targets.
Teamwork
•We believe in teamwork and the importance of mutual trust and respect.
Honesty
•We always act in good faith and are trustful.
Justice
•We adhere to the principle of natural justice.
Objectives
•We favour meritocracy based on rigorous analysis of evidence.
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Statement from the Secretary to Cabinet and Head of the Civil Service
It is my pleasure to present the Second Annual Report
on Performance of the Prime Minister’s Office, this
time, for fiscal year 2017-2018. As you may be aware,
the submission of the Annual Report on Performance is,
since 2015, a mandatory requirement for all Ministries/
Departments. This is in line with the principles of good
governance and transparency which are gradually
becoming entrenched in the way of functioning of our
public service. I wish to take this opportunity to highlight a few of the main
measures implemented by the Prime Minister’s Office during the fiscal year
under review.
To start with, three important legislations, under the purview of this Office
have been enacted during period 2017-2018, namely-
The Economic Development Board Act 2017 – which establishes the
Economic Board under the aegis of the Prime Minister’s Office;
The Equal Opportunities (Amendment) Act 2017 – which, inter-alia,
provides that no person should be discriminated on the basis of his
criminal record which is irrelevant to the nature of the employment for
the which that person is being considered; and
The National Flag (Amendment) Act 2017- which allows for a wider
use of our national colours during national events.
Following the overwhelming support that the Republic of Mauritius had at
the 71st Session of the UN General Assembly, in June 2017, to request the
International Court of Justice for an Advisory Opinion on the Chagos
Archipelago, the Prime Minister’s Office has during the financial year
2017/18, actively participated in the proceedings of the International Court
of Justice. We are confident that the outcome will be in our favour.
The Medical Visa upon Arrival Project was introduced in September 2017.
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The Online Citizen Support Portal which was launched in April 2017, has,
after more than one year of existence, proved itself to be a successful
interface established between Government and members of the public. The
Portal has been upgraded and as from May 2018, it includes disability
features to ensure that the people with disabilities are able to use the Portal
more comfortably.
The year 2018 had also marked the 50th anniversary of the accession of
Mauritius to Independence as well as the country’s 26th anniversary as a
Republic. On that occasion, we were honoured and privileged to have had
His Excellency, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, the President of the Republic of
India, as the Chief Guest, for the Flag Raising Ceremony on the 12 March
at the Champs de Mars. Several other activities were also organised by the
Prime Minister’s Office and other Ministries to celebrate this landmark event
in the history of our Nation.
I wish to take this opportunity to extend my sincere appreciation to the staff
of the Prime Minister’s Office for their dedication and continuous support
in the implementation of Government policies and projects.
Mr Nayen Koomar Ballah, GOSK
Secretary to Cabinet and Head of the Civil Service
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Roles and functions of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) is the focal point of the Government
which is entrusted with the responsibility to, inter-alia, advising and
supporting the Prime Minister in formulating policy decisions and ensuring
their implementation.
The PMO is also responsible for ensuring law and order, enhancing national
security and protecting the national integrity of the country so that people
feel safe and secure in their homes and day to day life, particularly through
more visible and responsive policies. The Secretary to Cabinet and Head of
the Civil Service is the administrative head of the PMO and is responsible
to see to it that the functions of the PMO are carried out effectively and
efficiently.
The business of the PMO is broadly summarised hereunder:
Facilitating the business of Cabinet and its Committees and keeping
record thereof;
Conveying the decisions of Cabinet and its Committees to
Ministries/Departments, as appropriate;
Formulating policies to enhance national security and protecting the
country from terrorist attacks and other security threats;
Developing and reinforcing the governance and accountability
structures to protect the rights of all individuals, including human
rights;
Reporting to international agencies on adherence of international laws
and Conventions;
Coordinating with law enforcement agencies to secure the borders of
Mauritius, implement and prevent abuse of immigration and citizenship
laws and manage migration;
Issuing Residence Permits, Visas and relevant authorisation under the
Immigration Act as well as under the Non-Citizens (Property
Restriction) Act;
Providing policy directives to all Parastatal bodies falling under its
purview; and
Formulating policies to enhance our air access.
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Departments and Other Bodies under the PMO
The following Departments/bodies are under the aegis of the PMO:
Prim
e M
inister's O
ffic
e
Government Information
ServiceDirector
Pay Research Bureau Director
Civil Status Division Registrar
Government Printing
Department
Government
Printer
Environmental and Land Use
Appeal TribunalChairperson
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Statutory Bodies/Parastatals under the aegis of the PMO
Prim
e M
inister's O
ffic
e
Financial Intelligence Unit Director
Gambling Regulatory
AuthorityChief Executive
Mauritius Broadcasting
Corporation
Director-
General
Equal Opportunities
CommissionChairman
National Human Rights
CommissionChairman
The Independent Police
Complaints CommissionChairman
Economic Development
Board MauritiusChairman
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Overview on Departments/Statutory Bodies/Parastatals under the PMO
Government
Information Service
•Collecting, processing and disseminating accurate and timely information on
Government policies, programmes and activities.
•Archiving information to facilitate access and retrieval.
•Acting as the interface between Government and the local/international
media.
Pay Research
Bureau
•Carrying out reviews of pay and grading structures as well as conditions of
service in the Civil Service, Rodrigues Regional Assembly, Parastatal and
other Statutory Bodies, Local Authorities and the Private Secondary Schools
and to make appropriate recommendations with a view to rendering the
public sector more efficient and effective, boosting reform initiatives and
ensuring adequate linkage between pay and economic growth in the
country, amongst others.
Civil Status Division
•The Civil Status Division is responsible for the registration of births, deaths
and marriages and other matters relating to the civil status of persons in
Mauritius and for the issuance of civil status certificates.
•Issuance of National Identity Cards.
Government
Printing
Department
•Contributing to the promotion of educational democracy and welfare of the
country by providing effective and efficient printing services and timely
dissemination of information.
Environment and
Land Use Appeal
Tribunal
•The Environment and Land Use Appeal Tribunal (ELUAT) was established
in 2012 with the jurisdiction to hear appeals as follows:
- Under section 54 of the Environment Protection Act
- Under section 117(4) of the Local Government Act
- Under sections 7 and 25 of the Town and Country Planning Board
- Decisions of the Morcellement Board under the Morcellement Act
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Financial
Intelligence Unit
•It is the central Mauritian agency for the request, receipt, analysis and
dissemination of financial information regarding suspected proceeds of
crime and alleged money laundering offences as well as the financing of any
activities or transactions related to terrorism.
Gambling
Regulatory
Authority
•The Gambling Regulatory Authority was established in 2007, and is
administered and managed by a Gambling Regulatory Board.
•It regulates and controls gambling and gaming activities and ensures that
gambling is conducted in a fair and transparent manner. The Authority is
also mandated to foster responsible gambling in the Republic of Mauritius.
Mauritius
Broadcasting
Corporation
•The Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation was launched in July 1944 as the
Mauritius Broadcasting Service for the provision of a radio service. It was
incorporated in June 1964 to run a broadcasting service in Mauritius
(including its dependencies of Outer Islands and Rodrigues).
•The television service was inaugurated in 1965 and currently several TV
channels are operational on the digital platform.
Equal
Opportunities
Commission
•The Commission was established under section 27 (1) of the Equal
Opportunities Act 2008, and became operational in April 2012. It
consists of a Chairperson and 3 other Members appointed by the President
of the Republic.
•The Commission works towards the elimination of discrimination and
towards the promotion of equality of opportunity and good relations
between persons of different status.
National Human
Rights
Commission
•The National Human Rights Commission was established under the
Protection of Human Rights Act 1998. Its functions were reviewed in
2012 so as to enhance its role as a key institution in the protection and
promotion of human rights at the national level.
•Its functions also include the promotion of the harmonisation of national
legislation and practices with international human rights instruments to
which Mauritius is a party, and ensuring the effective implementation of
these Conventions.
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The Independent
Police Complaints
Commission
• The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) Bill was
passed in the National Assembly on 19 July 2016 and has been
assented by the President of the Republic on 22 July 2016.
• The purpose for the setting up of the IPCC is to investigate into
complaints made against police officers in the discharge of their
functions, other than complaints of acts of corruption or money
laundering offences.
Economic Development Board
Mauritius
• The Hon. Prime Minister announced the setting up of the Economic
Development Board (EDB) in the Budget Speech 2017/18 to ensure
greater coherence and effectiveness in implementing policies and
actions to support the growth objectives of Mauritius.
• The Economic Development Board Act 2017 was subsequently
enacted and the EDB was set up as a Statutory Body as from Monday
15 January 2018 following the merger of the Board of Investment,
Enterprise Mauritius and the Financial Services Promotional Agency.
One of the main objectives of the EDB is to foster development of
the economy through sustainable and inclusive growth promoting
activities.
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Gender Statement
The PMO Gender Policy lays emphasis on the pivotal role of the Prime
Minister’s Office and its ability to act as a catalyst in the promotion of
gender equality as cross-cutting issue, at both national and international
levels and to provide high level strategic directions to ensure that gender
mainstreaming integrates all sectors.
The Gender Policy is aimed at ensuring that norms, attitudes and legal
frameworks are conducive to make meaningful changes in the society, at
home and place of work, through empowerment, capacity building,
networking and partnership building with all stakeholders.
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About Our People
The Secretary to Cabinet and Head of the Civil Service is the Administrative
Head of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and he provides strategic
directions to the PMO as well as general supervision to all Departments/
Divisions falling under the aegis of the PMO. He is also the Responsible
Officer of officers of the Administrative Cadre, and all other public officers.
The Secretary to Cabinet and Head of the Civil Service is assisted in his
functions by a pool of officials of all levels and from different cadres which
include Permanent Secretaries, Deputy Permanent Secretaries, Assistant
Permanent Secretaries, officers from the General Services Cadre, Human
Resource Cadre, Financial Operations Cadre, Procurement and Supply
Cadre, Police Officers, among others.
The Office of the Secretary to Cabinet and Head of the Civil Service, the
Cabinet Secretariat, the Private Office and the Home Affairs Division
constitute the core arms of the PMO. The organisation chart of the PMO
highlighting the detailed structure and responsibilities of the PMO is at
Figure 1.
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Organisation Chart
Figure 1
Secretary to Cabinet and Head of the Civil Service
Cabinet Office
Permanent Secretary
Deputy Permanent Secretaries
Administration
Management & Monitoring of
National Projects
Government Information Service
Private Office and Ceremonials
Senior Chief Executive
PM's Secretariat and Ceremonials
Home Affairs
Permanent Secretary
Deputy Permanent Secretary
Non-Citizens (Property
Restriction) Unit
Finance Section
Tender Unit
Office Accommodation
Management & Monitoring of Infrastructural
Projects
Economic Development Board
National Human Rights Commission
The Independent
Police Complaints
Commission
Equal Opportunities Commission
Government Printing
Civil Status Division
Permanent Secretary
Deputy Permanent Secretary
Visa, Passport and Residence Permit
Occupation Permit
Migration Matters
Anti-Corruption Matters
Audit Committee
Internal Control Unit
Deputy Permanent Secretary
Citizen Support Unit
Religious Matters and Subsidies
Gender Matters
Apostille
ISO Certification
Human Resource/Training
Transport Section
Procurement Matters
Mauritius Citizenship
Counter Terrorism Unit
Security Division
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Senior Management Team
Job title Contact Details
Secretary to Cabinet and Head of
the Civil Service
Name : Mr Nayen Koomar BALLAH
Phone : 201-2850
Fax : 208-6642
Email : [email protected]
Senior Chief Executive
Date Joined: 08.02.18
Name : Mrs Kan Oye FONG WENG-POORUN
Phone : 207-9445
Fax : 201-2578
Email : [email protected]
Permanent Secretary
(Home Affairs)
Name : Mr Tamanah APPADU
Phone : 201-2154
Fax : 201-3560
Email : [email protected]
Permanent Secretary
(Home Affairs)
Name : Mr Om Kumar DABIDIN
Phone : 201-1004
Fax : 201-2059
Email : [email protected]
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Job title Contact Details
Permanent Secretary
(Cabinet Office)
Retirement Date: 17.01.18
Name : Mr Yanduth GAONJUR
Phone : 201-1290
Fax : 201-1288
Email : [email protected]
Deputy Permanent Secretary
(Cabinet Office)
Assigned duties of Permanent
Secretary as from 18.02.19
Name : Mr Anirood PURSUNON
Phone : 201-3463
Fax : 201-2975
Email : [email protected]
Deputy Permanent Secretary
(Private Office)
Assigned duties of Ag. Permanent
Secretary as from 18.02.19
Name : Mr Premode NEERUNJUN
Phone : 207-9444
Fax : 201-2578
Email : [email protected]
Deputy Permanent Secretary
(Home Affairs)
Date Joined: 22.11.17
In replacement of
Miss M. J. S. VALERE
Name : Mr Keerunduth SAMLALL
Phone : 201-1183
Fax : 213- 3859
Email : [email protected]
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Job title Contact Details
Deputy Permanent Secretary
(Cabinet Office)
Name : Mr Satydanand AUJEET
Phone : 201-2735
Fax : 201-1107
Email : [email protected]
Deputy Permanent Secretary
(Home Affairs)
Name : Mr Devendre GOPAUL
Phone : 201-2152
Fax : 201-3550
Email : [email protected]
Deputy Permanent Secretary
(Home Affairs)
Name : Mrs Bilkiss RAJAHBALEE-CADER
Phone : 201-1952
Fax : 201-3392
Email : [email protected]
Deputy Permanent Secretary
(Cabinet Office)
Name : Mrs Asha DABEESINGH
Phone : 201-2910
Fax : 211-7099
Email : [email protected]
Deputy Permanent Secretary
(Cabinet Office)
Date Joined: 18.09.17
In replacement of
Mrs S. D. Gujadhur-NOWBUTH
Name : Miss Kalianee KAUTICK
Phone : 201-2156
Fax : 211-7524
Email : [email protected]
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Distribution of Responsibilities
DIVISIONS/ CLUSTERS
RESPONSIBILITIES
Cabinet Office
Scrutinising Cabinet documents.
Drafting the agenda and minutes of the Cabinet meetings.
Arranging the business of Cabinet.
Facilitating Cabinet meetings.
Keeping minutes of Cabinet meetings and its Committees.
Conveying decisions of Cabinet and of its Committees to the
appropriate Ministries, for implementation and follow up.
Private Office
Organising appointments/meetings/courtesy calls of dignitaries
with the Prime Minister.
Recording messages, interviews and correspondences to and
from the Prime Minister.
Organising and facilitating official missions of the Prime
Minister.
Coordinating and monitoring of projects.
Home Affairs
Protecting the integrity of the Nation.
Protecting the rights of all individuals including their human
rights.
Issuing Residence Permits, Visas and Mauritius Citizenship.
Conveying authorisation under the Immigration Act.
Conveying authorisation under the Non-Citizens (Property
Restriction) Act.
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Number of Posts Funded at the PMO – Fiscal Year 2017-2018
A. Cabinet Office
Grade Funded
The Hon Prime Minister 1
Secretary to Cabinet and Head of the Civil Service 1
Senior Chief Executive 8
Permanent Secretary 2
Deputy Permanent Secretary 4
Assistant Permanent Secretary 2
Temporary Assistant Permanent Secretary 10
President, Equal Opportunities Tribunal 1
Member, Equal Opportunities Tribunal 2
Chairperson, Environment and Land Use Appeal Tribunal 1
Vice Chairperson, Environment and Land Use Appeal Tribunal 1
Secretary, Environment and Land Use Appeal Tribunal 1
Personal Secretary 1
Office Management Executive 3
Office Management Assistant 5
Management Support Officer 7
Confidential Secretary 8
Word Processing Operator 10
Head Office Auxiliary 2
Office Auxiliary/Senior Office Auxiliary 9
Driver 3
Total 82
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B. Private Office and Ceremonials
Grade Funded
Permanent Secretary 1
Deputy Permanent Secretary 1
Assistant Permanent Secretary 2
Conference and Social Functions Manager (Personal) 1
Office Management Executive 1
Office Management Assistant 2
Management Support Officer 11
Confidential Secretary 9
Word Processing Operator 9
Head Office Auxiliary 2
Office Auxiliary/Senior Office Auxiliary 5
General Assistant 2
Driver 3
Total 49
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C. Home Affairs
Grade Funded
Secretary for Home Affairs 1
Permanent Secretary 1
Deputy Permanent Secretary 3
Assistant Permanent Secretary 6
National Security Adviser 1
Director General, Counter Terrorism Unit 1
Co-ordinator, Security Matters 1
Facilities and Maintenance Officer 1
Migration Analyst 1
Manager, Financial Operations 1
Assistant Manager, Financial Operations 2
Principal Financial Operations Officer 2
Financial Officer/Senior Financial Officer 5
Assistant Financial Officer 1
Manager, Procurement and Supply 1
Assistant Manager, Procurement and Supply 1
Principal Procurement and Supply Officer 1
Procurement and Supply Officer/SPSO 3
Assistant Manager, Internal Control 1
Internal Control Officer/Senior Internal Control Officer 3
Office Management Executive 4
Office Management Assistant 19
Higher Executive Officer (Personal) 2
Office Supervisor 1
Special Clerical Officer (Personal) 1
Management Support Officer 52
Confidential Secretary 13
Senior Word Processing Operator 1
Word Processing Operator 10
Receptionist/Telephone Operator 6
Head Office Auxiliary 2
Office Auxiliary/Senior Office Auxiliary 21
Driver 10
Stores Attendant 1
Total 180
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Summary on the number of Posts Funded at the PMO – Fiscal Year 2017-2018
S.N DIVISION FUNDED POSTS
1 Cabinet Office - 82
2 Private Office and Ceremonials - 49
3 Home Affairs - 180
TOTAL 311
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Part II: Main Achievements & Challenges
Strategic Direction 2016-2019
Enhance national security and protect the country from terrorist attacks and
other security threats.
Consolidate democratic fundamentals.
Reinforce the governance and accountability structure to protect the rights
of all individuals including human rights.
Secure the borders of Mauritius, prevent abuse of immigration and
citizenship laws and manage migration.
Manage and rehabilitate offenders in order to protect the public and reduce
re-offending.
Effective resolution of criminal cases through the provision of scientific
evidence.
Review salary and grading structures and conditions of service for an
efficient and effective public service.
Provide relevant, timely and objective information on government policies,
actions and projects to enhance public awareness.
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Major Achievements during Fiscal Year 2017-2018
Enactment of the following legislations: -
S.N Legislation Passed on
1 The Economic Development Board Act 2017 19 July 2017
2 The Equal Opportunities (Amendment) Act 2017 21 November
2017
3 The National Flag (Amendment) Act 2017 15 December
2017
Sovereignty over Chagos Archipelago
Mauritius actively participated in the proceedings of the International Court
of Justice relating to the request of the UN General Assembly for an
advisory opinion on the legal consequences of the separation of the Chagos
Archipelago from Mauritius in 1965. On 1st March 2018, Mauritius
submitted a written statement to the International Court of Justice and on
15th May 2018, it submitted its written comments on the written
statements filed by other States and the African Union.
The year 2018 marked the 50th anniversary of the Independence of
Mauritius and the 26th anniversary of the country’s accession to the status
of Republic. The Flag Raising Ceremony was held on 12 March 2018 at
the Champs de Mars in presence of the President of the Republic of India,
H.E Shri Ram Nath Kovind, as Chief Guest. Several activities were also
organised by other Ministries and organisations during the year 2018
throughout the island to mark this landmark event in our history.
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Introduction of Medical Visa on Arrival
The Medical Visa on Arrival was introduced with effect from September
2017. This measure was announced in the Budget Speech 2017-2018 and
is meant to promote the development of private health care in respect of
foreign patients.
Medical Visa, not exceeding 6 months in a calendar year, is granted on
arrival for the duration of treatment. Extension of visa to allow the patient
to complete the treatment will be considered provided that prior
applications are made to the Passport and Immigration Office.
This measure is limited to medical treatments to be provided in private
health care institutions which are duly registered with the Ministry of Health
and Quality of Life under the Private Health Institutions Act.
Depending on the nature of the treatment required and upon the
recommendation of the private health institution in Mauritius, the patient
may be granted multiple entry visa in Mauritius.
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Statistics on the different permits issued between July 2017 and June 2018
are as follows:
Occupation Permit
Category of Permit Number of Permits Issued
Investor 328
Professional 3,043
Self Employed Non-citizen 130
TOTAL 3,501
Residence Permit
Categories of Residence Permit Number of Permits Issued
Skilled Worker holding work permit 26,068
Diplomat 21
Jockey 29
Internship 1,138
International Student 2,999
Professional holding work permit 1,384
Non-citizens residing as spouse of
citizens of Mauritius
654
Non-citizens residing for long stay 62
Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS) 258
Real Estate Scheme (RES) 250
Property Development Scheme 53
Retired Non-citizen 237
Dependent of permit holders 3,738
TOTAL 36,891
A total of 36,891 Residence Permits, 3,501 Occupation Permits and 49
Permanent Residence Permits for 10 years were issued during the fiscal
year 2017/2018.
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115 applications were processed under the Non-Citizens (Property
Restriction) Act with the total amount invested in Mauritian rupees as
follows:-
DETAILS
Total amount of investment for
01 July 2017 - 30 June 2018
Applications received from EDB and
approved to acquire property (Freehold
Land)
1,363,887,950
(28 applications)
Applications received from EDB and
approved for the acquisition of apartment
by holder of occupation permit/residence
permit/retired non-citizens
950,896,993
(51 applications)
Applications received at PMO and
approved for the acquisition of property &
shares/ lease.
1,051,634,890
(36 applications)
TOTAL 3,366,419,833
41%
28%
31%
Applications received from EDB and approved to acquire property (Freehold Land)
Applications received from EDB and approved for the acquisition of apartment by holderof occupation permit/residence permit/retired non-citizens
Applications received at PMO and approved for the acquisition of property & shares/lease.
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The PMO processes and approves applications for Mauritian Citizenship in
accordance with well-defined criteria set out in the Mauritius Citizenship
Act and the Constitution of the Republic of Mauritius. During the financial
year 2017/2018, 675 applications were received. A total of 837
applications, including applications from previous years, have been
approved and 94 cases were rejected during that period.
The Apostille Service of the Prime Minister’s Office is responsible for the
authentication of documents for use in another country, as laid down in the
Apostille Convention of The Hague dated 05 October 1961. Documents
are processed and returned to the applicants within two (2) working days
according to ISO standards against payment of a fee. During the Financial
Year 2017/2018, 25,996 documents were received and processed by
the Apostille Service.
An annual official mission of the Regional Delegation of the International
Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Mauritius was organised by the
National Humanitarian Law Committee, under the aegis of the PMO, from
07 to 11 August 2017.
In that context, the following meetings and activities were organized-
(i) A half day workshop for Prison Officers;
(ii) Meeting on the proposal for an ICRC- Indian Ocean Sub-Regional
Platform at the Indian Ocean Commission;
(iii) Short course to barristers on IHL at the Institute for Judicial and
Legal Studies of Mauritius (IJLS); and
(iv) Meeting with Members of the National Humanitarian Law
Committee.
The National Humanitarian Law Committee had also organised the Arms
Trade Treaty (ATT) Voluntary Trust Fund Capacity Building from 28 to
30 November 2017 for the Police Department and the Ports Authorities.
The workshop was funded by the ATT Secretariat from the Voluntary Trust
Fund Grant.
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G-News, an official publication of the Government of Mauritius, is an
initiative which aims at sensitising the people of Mauritius of the
Government’s projects announced in the Budget, started and implemented
together with all on-going and future developments for wide distribution,
both in hard copies and through internet.
Five issues of G-News were published as follows:
i. March 2017
ii. May 2017
iii. June 2017
iv. July 2017
v. October 2017
G-News is also being reviewed by a team in terms of concept and content.
Following a round of air services negotiations held between the Republic of
Mauritius and the Republic of Turkey, a Bilateral Air Services Agreement
was initialled, as well as a Memorandum of Understanding on Air Services
was signed between the two countries.
Quarterly reports on implementation of Government Programme 2015-
2019 prepared.
Mid-term review of Government Programme 2015-2019 prepared.
The Citizen Support Portal (CSP) was launched in Rodrigues on 13 October
2017. Since November 2017, Citizen Support Unit in collaboration with
Kool FM of MBC started the radio programme “Ou demars nu priorite”.
In May 2018, for the first anniversary of the operation of the CSP, the
portal has been upgraded to include disability features to ensure that people
with disabilities are able to use the portal comfortably and with minimum of
assistance.
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Statistics for the Citizen Support Unit as at June 2018, are as follows:
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Status on the Implementation of Budget Measures – 2017/2018
Para in Budget Speech Budget Measures Status
235 To promote the development of
private health care, a Visitor
Medical Visa upon arrival will be
introduced for foreign patients
In Process
239 To help prepare the legislation in a
democratic way, our citizens will be
able to use the Citizen Portal to
submit their views and suggestions
on how best to improve their daily
lives.
Completed
333 To work with the Chagossian to
have the sovereignty over Chagos
fully recognised.
In Process
351 To celebrate the 50th anniversary of
the accession of Mauritius to
Independence and the country’s
26th anniversary as a Republic.
Completed
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Status on the Implementation of Key Actions – 2017/2018 as highlighted in the Three Year Strategic Plan 2018/2019 – 2020/2021
Key Action Key Performance
Indicator
2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
Formulate air access
strategy for sustainable
development.
Number of
additional
tourists/passengers
that would come to
Mauritius
10,000 12,000 15,000
Investigation of complaints
received in relation with
discrimination through the
Equal Opportunities
Commission
Percentage of
investigation
completed for
complaints received
in relation with
discrimination.
35% 35% 35%
To inform population on
progress achieved since
1968
Special Publication
for the 50th
anniversary of the
accession of
Mauritius to
Independence and
the country’s 26th
anniversary as a
Republic.
Feb-March
2018
- -
Ensure safe, orderly and
regular migration to
prevent abuse and
exploitation and
discourage entry of
foreigners with ill
intentions.
Reinforcement of
Immigration Act
November
2017
In Process -
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Audit Committee
In line with Government decision to set up an Audit Committee within
every Ministry/Department with a view to minimising the number of audit
queries, an Audit Committee has been set up at the Home Affairs Division,
since 2013.
Composition of the Audit Committee, during fiscal year 2017-2018: -
Name Designation Position to Audit
Committee
Mr T. APPADU Permanent Secretary Chairperson
Mr K. SAMLALL Deputy Permanent Secretary Member
Mr D. GOPAUL Deputy Permanent Secretary Member
Mr H. K. BHUNJOO Office Management Executive Secretary
The Audit Committee has, as agenda, the examination of the following
Reports:-
o Internal Control Report.
o Director of Audit Report.
o Public Accounts Committee Report.
The Audit Committee has met four times in this fiscal year and has made
the following recommendation regarding:
i. The Office Equipment Register;
ii. Procurement Matters;
iii. Procurement Matters at the PMO/PRB as well at the Government Printing;
iv. Tender Procedures at the PRB;
v. Training at the CSD;
vi. Staffing at the MNIC unit at the CSD; and
vii. Transport Management at the PMO.
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Anti – Corruption Committee
An Anti – Corruption Committee has been set up at the PMO.
The Committee has the responsibility to develop and coordinate the
implementation of the Anti – Corruption Policy.
The Committee shall also set priorities, provide advice when issues,
including ethical, arise and communicate the policy to all levels of
management and staff.
Composition of the Anti - Corruption Committee, during the fiscal year
2017-2018: -
Name Designation Position to
Committee
Mr T. APPADU Permanent Secretary Chairperson
Mr K. SAMLALL Deputy Permanent Secretary Member
Mr S. AUJEET Deputy Permanent Secretary Secretary
Mr D. GOPAUL Deputy Permanent Secretary Member
Mrs B. RAJAHBALEE-CADER Deputy Permanent Secretary Member
Mr Y. THECKA Acting Principal Coordinator,
Security Matters
Member
Mr S. NUNDLOLL Manager, Human Resource Member
Mr D. RAMOO Manager, Procurement & Supply Member
Mr H. K. DUSSOYE Manager, Financial Operations Member
Mr S. GOVINDEN Assistant Manager, Internal Control Member
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Tender Committee
Composition of the Tender Committee, during the fiscal year 2017-2018:-
Name Designation Position to Audit
Committee
Mr D. GOPAUL Deputy Permanent Secretary Chairperson
Mr D. RAMOO Manager, Procurement & Supply Member
Mr H. K. DUSSOYE Manager, Financial Operations Member
Mrs G. POOVIN Office Management Executive Secretary
The Procurement Committee is responsible for:
(i) approval of procurement approach in accordance with the procedures
specified under the PPA, regulations and directives issued under the Act
and good procurement practices;
(ii) recommending procurement decisions for approval, and
(iii) overseeing procurement proceedings conducted by the procuring entity.
The Procurement Committee has a total of 106 sittings during which 86
tenders were launched and examined by the Committee for the Financial
Year 2017/2018.
Status Total
No. of tenders awarded 42
No. of tenders cancelled 28
No. of tender exercises in progress 16
Total No. of tenders launched 86
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Events hosted/organised by the PMO in 2017-2018
State Visit of the President of the Republic of Seychelles,
H.E Mr. Danny Faure, on 26 October 2017.
Dinner in Honour of the Diplomatic Corps in Mauritius, on
07 December 2017.
State Visit of the President of the Republic of India,
H.E Shri Ram Nath Kovind, on 11 March 2018.
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Part III: Financial Performance
Statement of Revenue and Expenditure
The statements of Revenue and Expenditure have been prepared from data
captured from the Treasury Accounting System (TAS).
Statement of Revenue collected by PMO - FY 2017-2018
REVENUE
(RS MILLION)
2016-2017
ACTUAL
2017-2018
ESTIMATES
2017-2018
ACTUAL
Property Income - - -
Sales of Goods and Services 14,391,766 15,000,000 17,355,996
Fines, Penalties and Forfeits - - -
Miscellaneous Revenues 1,285,000 1,320,000 1,354,933
Total Revenue from Property
Income, User Fees and other
Sources
15,676,766 16,320,000 18,710,929
Statement of Revenue collected by PMO from Sales of Goods and Services -
FY 2017-2018
Processing fees for Apostille services: Rs 6,467,400.00
Application fees and payment for Certificates of Citizenship: Rs 10,888,595.50
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Statement of Expenditure of PMO - FY 2017-2018
Head/Sub-Head of Expenditure
(Rs million)
2016/17
Actual
Rs
2017/2018
Estimates
Rs
2017/18
Actual
Rs
VOTE 2-1 PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE 4,329,989,432 1,211,500,000 1,038,447,648
Sub-Head 2-101: CABINET OFFICE 109,871,379 175,400,000 167,151,152
Allowance to Minister 0 3,480,000 0
Compensation of Employees 62,796,403 69,990,000 65,028,802
Goods and Services 27,406,976
70,530,000 102,122,350
Grants 19,668,000
0 0
Acquisition of Non-Financial Assets -
31,400,000 0
Sub-Head 2-102: PRIVATE OFFICE AND
CEREMONIALS 102,914,984 150,900,000 151,640,390
Compensation of Employees 35,132,481 38,705,000 39,273,033
Goods and Services 67,782,503 112,195,000 112,367,357
Sub-Head 2-103: HOME AFFAIRS 396,704,838 490,500,000 387,782,913
Compensation of Employees 82,404,282 85,014,000 75,709,453
Goods and Services 92,345,406 149,561,000 82,840,958
Grants - Current 30,487,913 82,925,000 75,031,649
Grants - Capital - 5,000,000 5,000,000
Acquisition of Non-Financial Assets 191,467,237 168,000,000 149,200,853
Sub-Head 2-104: NATIONAL SECURITY SERVICES 10,869,500 12,000,000 11,500,000
Goods and Services 10,869,500 12,000,000 11,500,000
Sub-Head 2-105: EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
COMMISSION 14,140,324 17,000,000 15,203,286
Compensation of Employees 10,826,413 12,714,000 12,043,951
Goods and Services 3,313,911 4,286,000 3,159,335
Sub-Head 2-106: GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
SERVICE
53,404,419 55,100,000 48,253,827
Compensation of Employees 28,676,577 32,400,000 29,625,596
Goods and Services 18,723,208 19,700,000 15,628,231
Grants 3,300,000 3,000,000 3,000,000
Acquisition of Non-Financial Assets 2,704,634 0
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Sub-Head 2-107: PAY RESEARCH BUREAU 33,593,867 38,000,000 33,238,877
Compensation of Employees 28,659,996 31,230,000 28,177,018
Goods and Services 4,933,871 6,770,000 5,061,859
Sub-Head 2-108: CIVIL STATUS DIVISION 96,319,291 272,600,000 223,677,203
Compensation of Employees 55,497,065 68,805,000 61,123,297
Goods and Services 35,926,983 191,795,000 153,641,384
Other Expense 1,605,114 2,000,000 1,589,470
Acquisition of Non-Financial Assets 3,290,129 10,000,000 7,323,052
CONTINENTAL SHELF AND
MARITIME ZONES ADMINISTRATION AND
EXPLORATION
6,013,030
-
-
Compensation of Employees
3,903,577
Goods and Services
2,109,453
STRATEGIC POLICY AND PLANNING
11,042,569
-
-
Compensation of Employees
10,533,300
Goods and Services
509,269
FORENSIC SCIENCE LABORATORY
98,868,430
-
-
Compensation of Employees
25,864,774
Goods and Services
50,222,959
Acquisition of Non-Financial Assets
22,780,697
RODRIGUES
3,396,246,801
-
-
Compensation of Employees
8,177,408
Goods and Services
3,086,265
Subsidies
108,751,120
Grants - Current
2,460,000,000
Grants - Capital
796,232,008
Other Expense
20,000,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURE for Votes 2-1 4,329,989,432 1,211,500,000 1,038,447,648
Actual Expenditure as compared to Estimated = 85.72 %
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Financial Highlights
As per the budget estimates, the PMO has the following Votes under its control: -
Vote 1-1 Office of the President
Vote 1-2 Office of the Vice-President
Vote 1-3 National Assembly
Vote 1-4
Electoral Supervisory Commission and Electoral Boundaries
Commission
Vote 1-5 Office of the Electoral Commissioner
Vote 1-6 The Judiciary
Vote 1-7 Public Service Commission and Disciplined Forces Service
Commission
Vote 1-8 Public Bodies Appeal Tribunal
Vote 1-9 Office of Ombudsman
Vote 1-10 National Audit Office
Vote 1-11 Employment Relations Tribunal
Vote 1-12 Local Government Service Commission
Vote 1-13 Independent Commission Against Corruption
Vote 1-14 National Human Rights Commission
Vote 1-15 Office of the Ombudsperson for Children
Vote 1-16 Independent Police Complaints Commission
Vote 2-1 Prime Minister’s Office
o Sub-Head 2-101 Cabinet Office
o Sub-Head 2-102 Private Office and Ceremonials
o Sub-Head 2-103 Home Affairs
o Sub-Head 2-104 National Security Service
o Sub-Head 2-105 Equal Opportunities Commission
o Sub-Head 2-106 Government Information Service
o Sub-Head 2-107 Pay Research Bureau
o Sub-Head 2-108 Civil Status Division
Vote 2-5 Government Printing
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Part IV: Way Forward
Three Year Strategic Plan 2017-2020 and Key Actions
E-Services
In the context of the modernisation of the services offered by the Prime
Minister’s Office, the Economic Development Board has been approached
to look into the possibility of having the modules for the processing of
applications for Residence Permits and Citizenship on the E-Licensing
platform. The expenses to be incurred by the PMO will be in terms of
additional hardware equipment.
Citizen Support Unit
A radio programme, CSU Debark dan Ou Landrwa, aired every Saturday
on MBC Kool FM channel and will be spanning from August 2018 to March
2019 to provide valuable information of infrastructural projects undertaken
in a given constituency and will also portray testimonials of prominent cases
on the CSP that have been successfully resolved.
A television programme, Anou Bouze avec CSU, will be aired on prime
time on MBC Channel One every Thursday, to show hardship cases being
resolved through CSU and will depict how the harnessing of innovation
technologies can be at the service of the vulnerable group of the society.
Energy Audit of the New Government Centre and Treasury Building
In line with the Energy Efficiency (Energy Consumer and Energy Audit)
Regulation 2017, Government buildings with high energy consumption
have to undergo mandatory energy audits. Energy Audits will be carried out
at the New Government Centre and the Treasury Building to monitor
energy consumption and improve effective usage of energy.
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