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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


Visa, Passport and Residence Permit

Occupation Permit

Migration Matters

Anti-Corruption Matters

Audit Committee

Internal Control Unit


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


Permanent Secretary

(Home Affairs)

Name : Mr Tamanah APPADU

Phone : 201-2154

Fax : 201-3560


Permanent Secretary

(Home Affairs)

Name : Mr Om Kumar DABIDIN

Phone : 201-1004

Fax : 201-2059


mailto:[email protected]



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Permanent Secretary

(Cabinet Office)

Retirement Date: 17.01.18

Name : Mr Yanduth GAONJUR

Phone : 201-1290

Fax : 201-1288



(Cabinet Office)

Assigned duties of Permanent

Secretary as from 18.02.19

Name : Mr Anirood PURSUNON

Phone : 201-3463

Fax : 201-2975



(Private Office)

Assigned duties of Ag. Permanent

Secretary as from 18.02.19

Name : Mr Premode NEERUNJUN

Phone : 207-9444

Fax : 201-2578



(Home Affairs)


In replacement of

Miss M. J. S. VALERE

Name : Mr Keerunduth SAMLALL

Phone : 201-1183

Fax : 213- 3859





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(Cabinet Office)

Name : Mr Satydanand AUJEET

Phone : 201-2735

Fax : 201-1107



(Home Affairs)

Name : Mr Devendre GOPAUL

Phone : 201-2152

Fax : 201-3550



(Home Affairs)

Name : Mrs Bilkiss RAJAHBALEE-CADER

Phone : 201-1952

Fax : 201-3392



(Cabinet Office)

Name : Mrs Asha DABEESINGH

Phone : 201-2910

Fax : 211-7099



(Cabinet Office)


In replacement of

Mrs S. D. Gujadhur-NOWBUTH

Name : Miss Kalianee KAUTICK

Phone : 201-2156

Fax : 211-7524






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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




Conference and Social Functions Manager (Personal) 1








General Assistant 2

Driver 3

Total 49

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C. Home Affairs

Grade Funded

Secretary for Home Affairs 1




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



Higher Executive Officer (Personal) 2

Office Supervisor 1

Special Clerical Officer (Personal) 1



Senior Word Processing Operator 1


Receptionist/Telephone Operator 6



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


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



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


Sub-Head 2-105: EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

COMMISSION 14,140,324 17,000,000 15,203,286



Sub-Head 2-106: GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

SERVICE

53,404,419 55,100,000 48,253,827



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



Sub-Head 2-108: CIVIL STATUS DIVISION 96,319,291 272,600,000 223,677,203



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

-

-


10,533,300

Goods and Services

509,269

FORENSIC SCIENCE LABORATORY

98,868,430

-

-


25,864,774

Goods and Services

50,222,959

Acquisition of Non-Financial Assets

22,780,697

RODRIGUES

3,396,246,801

-

-


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

http://budget.mof.govmu.org/budget2017-18/V_01_012017_18OffPre.pdf

http://budget.mof.govmu.org/budget2017-18/V_01_022017_18OffVicePre.pdf

http://budget.mof.govmu.org/budget2017-18/V_01_032017_18Assembly.pdf

http://budget.mof.govmu.org/budget2017-18/V_01_042017_18ElecCom.pdf

http://budget.mof.govmu.org/budget2017-18/V_01_042017_18ElecCom.pdf

http://budget.mof.govmu.org/budget2017-18/V_01_052017_18OffElecCom.pdf

http://budget.mof.govmu.org/budget2017-18/V_01_062017_18Jud.pdf

http://budget.mof.govmu.org/budget2017-18/V_01_072017_18PSC.pdf

http://budget.mof.govmu.org/budget2017-18/V_01_072017_18PSC.pdf

http://budget.mof.govmu.org/budget2017-18/V_01_082017_18PBAT.pdf

http://budget.mof.govmu.org/budget2017-18/V_01_092017_18OffOmb.pdf

http://budget.mof.govmu.org/budget2017-18/V_01_102017_18NAOff.pdf

http://budget.mof.govmu.org/budget2017-18/V_01_112017_18ERT.pdf

http://budget.mof.govmu.org/budget2017-18/V_01_122017_18LGSC.pdf

http://budget.mof.govmu.org/budget2017-18/V_01_132017_18ICAC.pdf

http://budget.mof.govmu.org/budget2017-18/V_01_142017_18NHRC.pdf

http://budget.mof.govmu.org/budget2017-18/V_01_152017_18OOC.pdf

http://budget.mof.govmu.org/budget2017-18/V_01_162017_18IPCC.pdf

http://budget.mof.govmu.org/budget2017-18/V_02_012017_18PMO.pdf







http://budget.mof.govmu.org/budget2017-18/V_02_052017_18GovPrint.pdf

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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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