The problem of restitution of property taken over in accordance with the Act from 10th April 2003 on special principles of preparing and executing the investment in the field of public roads
Abstract
If the property has been taken over for public purposes by State Treasure or local government units against the will of property owner and is not used for the intended purposes it should be resituated immediately. Unfortunately, it is not the case. In a democratic state the above situation should not take place. In the light of binding legal regulations we deal with disregarding the law which, in the end, makes property restitution impossible. Current regulations regarding taking over the property for public road investment do not provide an actual legal instrument for property restitution which could be used by former owners in case their former property turns out to be useless for the intended purpose. The analysis of legal acts only confirms that the present situation breaks a fundamental principle of rule of law. It also undermines the principle of protecting the acquired rights provided for in the Constitution of the Republic of Poland. The lack of possibility of restitution of immovable property in cases covered by the so-called Special Purpose Road Act is neither rational nor fair.
Keywords:
property, restitution, public purpose, public road, investmentReferences
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