The law brings forth the Code of compulsory acquisition (expropriation) of immovable property. It consists of two articles (ratification of the Code and entry into force). The Code sets out: the rules and conditions under which the Government may expropriate a person's ownership or other rights in or to immovable property for public purposes (Chapter A, art. 1-6); the procedures governing the conduct of the act of expropriation(Chapter B, art. 7-10); the conditions for cancellation or revocation of compulsory acquisition (Chapter C, art. 11-12); the rules and procedures that shall be used in establishing the amount and payment of compensation for such an expropriation (Chapter D, art. 13-25); the procedures of recognition of beneficiaries for compensation (Chapter E, art. 26-27); and other provisions governing ancillary matters related to the act of expropriation (penal, transitional and final provisions) (Chapter F, art. 28-29).
Amended by: Law No. 2985 adapting to the Greek Constitution the provisions of the Code on expropriation of immovable property. (2002-01-31)
Amended by: Law No. 4070 regulating matters on electronic communications, transport, public works and other provisions. (2012-04-10)
Amended by: Law No. 4122 on the energy performance of buildings, in implementation of Directive No. 2010/31/EU of the European parliament and of the Council and other provisions related thereto. (2013-02-15)
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