MUSCAT : Applicants who have not completed the booking procedures are urged to do so within three days of this notice (by October 25th, 2024) to avoid cancellation.

Following the deadline, any incomplete applications will be considered void, and the plots will be opened for electronic re-submission on Monday, October 28th, 2024, through the North Al Batinah Governorate website (http://bng.gov.om).

In a statement issued, the Municipality stated: “After reviewing the applications submitted for reserved temporary winter camps in the state of Sohar, it was found that 40 percent of these camps have not completed the reservation procedures yet. Accordingly, we ask those concerned to complete the reservation procedures within three days from the date of this notice, otherwise the reservation will be considered void, and electronic submission will be opened for sites whose reservation procedures have not been completed on Monday, 10/28/2024, according to the established system.”

It may be recalled that the North Al Batinah Municipality had announced the opening of the electronic application system for temporary winter camps in all governorates, starting from Sunday, October 20, via the website of North Al Batinah Governorate: http://bng.gov.om

Requirements for camping sites include plot numbers assigned automatically based on the requested area and site plan, license fee at the rate of 200 baisas per square meter and refundable insurance of RO 200, in addition to approvals from concerned authorities.

The camping permits are valid from the date of issuance until April 2025, with the clause that the site be cleared following the expiration of the permit.

The guidelines also specify that no permanent structures be erected and the site be used only for designated purpose only, with the mandatory display of the camp number on the facade is mandatory.

Other clauses include a fine of RO 50 per day for non-compliance with site cleanup and removal upon permit expiration, presence of ground sewage tank meeting technical and health requirements and completion of permit payment within 20 minutes of issuance. Failure to pay will result in automatic plot withdrawal and re-offering.

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