The Administrative Court of Appeal in Tangier has called for a hearing on November 24 to examine the case of a land plot in the Martil industrial zone, which has been at the center of a long-standing dispute. The plot was allocated to an investor, T.B, who had previously rented a production unit to other investors, who then stopped paying rent. The case has sparked controversy, with allegations of corruption and irregularities surrounding the allocation of the land plot.
According to sources, the dispute dates back several years, when the investor, T.B, rented out part of his production unit to other investors, who then failed to pay their rent. The previous head of the Tangier municipality, Mohammed Idemar, issued decisions that sparked widespread controversy and allegations of forgery. The case is currently being examined by the Tangier Court of First Instance, which has been asked to review the legality of the land plot allocation.
The court has decided to combine two files related to the case and will re-examine the objections raised by the complainants against the decision of Mustafa Al-Bakouri, head of the Tangier urban commune, to settle the file related to the disputed investor. The court will also verify the documents and evidence presented by the parties involved, including the investor's claims of having obtained the necessary permits and licenses.
The defense team of the Tangier urban commune has argued that the allocation of the land plot to the disputed investor was done in accordance with the regulations and laws in place. They claim that the commune followed the necessary procedures, including obtaining the approval of the regional committee responsible for the industrial zone. The committee had approved the project to establish a woodworking factory.
The case has sparked concerns about the management of the industrial zone and the allocation of land plots to investors. The zone has been plagued by problems, including the failure of some industrial units to provide jobs and the conversion of others into mere warehouses. There have been calls for an investigation into the management of the zone and the circumstances surrounding the allocation of land plots.
The court is expected to deliver its verdict after examining the evidence and hearing from the parties involved. The case has significant implications for the industrial zone and the investors who have been allocated land plots there. It also raises questions about the role of the authorities in regulating the zone and ensuring that investors comply with the regulations and laws in place.
The dispute highlights the challenges faced by investors in Morocco and the need for greater transparency and accountability in the allocation of land plots and the management of industrial zones. The case is being closely watched by investors and business leaders, who are eager to see how the authorities will address the issues raised and ensure that the industrial zone is managed in a fair and transparent manner.
Key points
- The court will examine the legality of the land plot allocation and the procedures followed by the Tangier urban commune.
- The case has sparked concerns about the management of the industrial zone and the allocation of land plots to investors.
- The dispute highlights the challenges faced by investors in Morocco and the need for greater transparency and accountability.
