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Background: A French municipality has successfully taken the City of Tangier to court over the unauthorized use of a jointly owned plot of land. The Administrative Court of Tangier has ordered the city to pay compensation for transforming the land into a public cemetery without permission.
Context: The disputed plot, exceeding 7,000 square meters, is located in the Tangier-Balia district within the Mghogha area. The French municipality initiated legal action through its lawyers, alleging unlawful occupation and use of the property. The court’s decision mandates Tangier to pay 4.2 million Dirhams in compensation.
Historical Trends: Land disputes appear to be a recurring issue for Tangier. Reports indicate that the municipality incurred approximately 420 million Dirhams in losses last year alone due to unfavorable judicial rulings related to land affairs and administrative errors. Furthermore, a report from the mediator institution highlights Tangier as one of the public entities most frequently convicted by courts, accounting for 19% of all judgments against government institutions nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the basis of the lawsuit against Tangier?
A: The lawsuit was filed by a French municipality claiming Tangier unlawfully used a plot of land that was co-owned by the French municipality.
Q: What was the land used for?
A: The land was transformed into a public cemetery without the necessary permissions.
Q: How much compensation was awarded?
A: The Administrative Court of Tangier ordered Tangier to pay 4.2 million Dirhams as compensation.
Q: Are land disputes common in Tangier?
A: Yes, land disputes are reportedly common in Tangier, with meaningful financial losses incurred by the municipality in the past year due to such issues.
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This article reports on a legal judgment and does not constitute financial or legal advice.
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