The Ministry of Interior, after a preliminary investigation, found the construction of the Aphrodite Palace illegal "while talking about an apparent failure of the Mayor of Paralimni to perform his duties.
Specifically regarding statements by the Mayor of Paralimni on the issue, published today in the newspaper "O Fileleftheros", he notes that in the publication of the newspaper "Politis", day. 3/12/2014, in relation to the construction and operation of a recreation center with the name "Aphrodite Palace", the Ministry of Interior, after conducting a preliminary investigation of the matter, found that the premises in question is completely illegal.
Immediately after the above finding, it is reported, the Deputy General Director of the Ministry of Interior, sent a letter to the Mayor and the Members of the Municipal Council of Paralimni, which forwarded it to other competent authorities, with a suggestion for immediate action, in order remove all illegalities related to this infrastructure.
“The primary responsibility of the Municipality of Paralimni originates, clearly and unquestionably, through the Law on Regulation of Roads and Buildings, but also the Law on Municipalities, as a competent Authority for all constructions that are erected and operate within its municipal boundaries. Consequently, any ignorance of the legal responsibilities and obligations of the Mayor of Paralimni, constitutes a failure to perform a duty, with all that entails.
This, of course, does not absolve other Public Authorities from responsibilities and omissions, to which the letter in question was also sent, for immediate action, within the framework of their own responsibilities and obligations ", it is added.
Consequently, the announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs concludes, the Municipality of Paralimni, by order of the Mayor, who must act first among equals, in relation to the other elected Members of the Municipal Council, must act immediately, within the framework of responsibility defined by the relevant Laws