Joint Press Release of the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of National Economy & Finance
Faster and easier resolution of cadastral disputes between the State and citizens is now provided for by a joint provision of the Ministries of Justice and Finance, which was passed in Parliament yesterday.
The State, Local Government Organizations, and Legal Entities under Public Law are now required to follow the Mediation process in the event of a dispute with citizens, instead of filing mass lawsuits that previously resulted in increased costs and burdensome procedures.
Specifically, under the new provision, before a case is heard in court, the parties are required to attend an initial mandatory Mediation session before a cadastral mediator registered in the special registry of the Ministry of Justice.
The State will be represented by a Legal Counsel of the State or a competent salaried or appointed attorney, who will protect the interests of the State by providing all necessary documents. In case the documents are not provided, it will be presumed that the State has not asserted its rights, and for the responsible official of the relevant department, this will constitute a special offense subject to disciplinary penalties.
This amendment achieves multiple benefits:
- Rapid resolution of cadastral disputes in an out-of-court and reliable manner, avoiding
lengthy court procedures. - Relief of the judicial workload and savings of resources.
- Strengthening of legal certainty, transparency of records, and citizens’ trust in the
functioning of the National Cadastre. - Systematic and timely participation of the State in a procedurally safeguarded process.
The provision will come into effect on 16 September 2025 to ensure adequate preparation of the involved parties and services.
