Patrick Dalli case prompts Ombudsman action

The Ombudsman’s Office is set to investigate Mepa procedures in cases such as that of Patrick Dalli, where evidence shows works were ongoing despite an enforcement notice. Planning Commissioner David Pace said the case raises issues that are in the...

The Ombudsman’s Office is set to investigate Mepa procedures in cases such as that of Patrick Dalli, where evidence shows works were ongoing despite an enforcement notice.

Planning Commissioner David Pace said the case raises issues that are in the public interest and worthy of investigation.

He came to the conclusion after an invitation from the Opposition to investigate the issue on the Ombudsman’s own initiative.

The controversy erupted after this newspaper reported last November that workmen were carrying out works on a Żejtun farmhouse that had been served an enforcement notice by the planning authority because of breaches to the permit.

Read more in The Sunday Times of Malta.

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