Addressing encroachments

The first decisions with the terms and conditions for the return of 100,000 parcels of public property to those who have encroached upon it are expected in September.

Immediately after that - and in any case before the end of the year - the Digital Governance Ministry will put into operation a special information system titled "Requests for the Acquisition of Public Properties."

According to the law, in order to submit a redemption request, the beneficiaries will have to pay a fee of 300 euros, which is offset against the redemption price.

The redemption application must be accompanied by the following supporting documents: topographical; aerial photographs from either 1992 or earlier, or 1982 as the case may be; a document for determining the objective value of a plot of land or field; confirmation of building conditions; building permit (if it exists);...