Presidency orders TMA, TDC to end dispute over Tema development authority

“TDC does not dispute that TMA is a statutory local government authority with responsibilities for physical planning, development control and municipal administration.

The Presidency also maintained that the TMA remains the local planning authority, with responsibility for regulating physical development and issuing development and building permits within its jurisdiction.

It said the Assembly is responsible for the metropolis’ overall development, human settlements, municipal services, revenue mobilisation and local planning.