Pazardzhik Municipal Council Blocks Sale of Land in Velichkovo Village Area

The municipal council in Pazardzhik imposed a veto on future sales of municipal lands in the territory of Velichkovo village.

The proposal included the sale of a forest located in the western part of the village, as well as adjacent parcels. According to municipal councilor Rumen Dimitrov, the lands have been traditional property of the Velichkovo population, surrounding the village itself and including access to two hunting lodges and church plots.

Mayor Petar Kulinarski explained that agricultural properties had been included in the sales list after the moratorium on their disposal expired in December. According to him, the goal is to give agricultural producers, investors, or private individuals the opportunity to acquire ownership and use the lands for their intended purpose.

Rumen Dimitrov however denied that the disputed properties have any agricultural purpose whatsoever.

In the end, the municipal council rejected the proposal to sell the lands near Velichkovo by a majority vote.

Source: БНР