Public Procurement: Can a Tender Be Cancelled Simply Because Its Specifications Need Clarification?
A legal article about cancellation of public procurement procedure
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"Ħadli l-art il-Gvern": Expropriation in Malta
Chapter 573 of the Laws of Malta provides the legal framework through which the Government, acting through the Lands Authority, may acquire private property either by absolute purchase or by taking possession and use of the property for a period not exceeding ten years, for a public purpose. In everyday language, this is the legislation most people are referring to when they say "ħadli l-art il-Gvern" ("the Government took my land"). Whether the acquisition is for a road, pub
Jul 9
Selling Co-Owned Property under Article 495A
In Malta, it is common for property to be owned jointly by several persons, particularly following an inheritance. This can create practical difficulties — especially where some co-owners wish to sell, but others refuse, delay, or simply cannot be traced. In such cases, Article 495A of the Civil Code provides a solution. This provision allows the court to authorise the sale of co-owned property even where not all co-owners agree, provided the legal requirements are satisfied
Apr 23