Alleged failure to verify the ownership status of a building in the north of Cyprus used by a beneficiary of an EU grant for its activities.

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Related documents

  • Case: 1314/2012/CK
  • Case: 1314/2012/CK
    Opened on 02 Aug 2012
  • Institution(s) concerned: European Commission
  • Field(s) of law: Regional policy and coordination of structural instruments
  • Types of maladministration alleged – (i) breach of, or (ii) breach of duties relating to: Lawfulness (incorrect application of substantive and/or procedural rules) [Article 4 ECGAB]
  • Subject matter(s): Award of tenders or grants

Allegation(s)

The Commission failed to verify the ownership status of a building used by the beneficiary of an EU grant for its activities and acted in a manner which was in breach of the complainant's property rights. 

Claim(s)

1)The Commission should stop any funding towards EMAA and claim back any amount already received.

2)The Commission should establish more detailed rules regarding the issue of granting aid in the northern part of Cyprus in order to avoid similar problems in the future.