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North law on stopping writs? Let them try…
By Charles Charalambous

THE ADMINISTRATION in the north is reportedly considering “new laws” to thwart Greek Cypriots from presenting writs to the illegal occupants of their properties in the north.

According to a front-page item in a recent edition of Cyprus Today, appearing under the headline “New laws to stop Greeks”, the Turkish Cypriot ‘Foreign Minister’ Husseyin Ozgurgun has urged people not to accept writs “to ensure they do not fall victim to Greek Cypriot claims on property” like Linda and David Orams.

Ozgurgun is quoted as telling Cyprus Today: “If anyone knocks on your door and tries to deliver a court writ to you, don’t take it and call the police, because it is a crime.

“It is a shame we let them do whatever they want in our country. How dare they come and implement another state’s regulation in the TRNC?”

The quote continues: “Actually, we are planning to introduce heavy fines for people who deliver South Cyprus official papers here. We are thinking of jail-terms of up to five years.”

Lawyer Constantis Candounas, who represented Meletis Apostolides in his case against British couple Linda and David Orams said the plan had little practical meaning.

“Let them do what they want, it is a waste of paper, if they think that this nonsense and threats will scare people off. This nonsense seems to be designed just for domestic consumption.”

Candounas said that he was surprised that Ozgurgun should say ‘How dare they’, because “even under their own laws, as evidenced by the so-called property commission, they recognise that the property belongs to Greek Cypriots.”

The lawyer said that “the serving of writs is now done in other EU countries. I have passed writs on to the Cypriot government, which passed them on to the UK government, who then served the writs, as they are obliged to do under EU law.”

He added: “What is their problem – that we choose to go to one court rather than another? If they are serious about this, then they should formally request the UK government to stop serving writs on behalf of the Cypriot government, not threaten people like me.”

Candounas himself has been arrested three times in the north, and has had a writ served on him.

He said: “I decided to appear before the courts in the north, which are a reality, whether or not they are recognised under international law. This is why one should think twice about breaking the rules currently operating in the north.”

http://www.cyprus-mail.com/news/main.php?id=46753

Copyright © Cyprus Mail 2009

I sence a panick...I think it's finally starting to sink in....

[bill cobbett]

As the very honourable Mr Candonow says above, any such "law" is a waste of time. There are other ways of serving writs which don't require service in the Occupied North. The small matter of legalities is catching up with the Occupation Regime and no amount of the usual bluster and bravado, the usual scammy dodges and pissing in the wind will stop the repossessions.

Mr Candounas mate, I'd be delighted to visit the morally corrupt and nail writs to the doors of any Land Stealers with addresses here in England.

[Viewpoint]

You have been warned feel free to serve your writs and end up in prison, the choice is all yours.

[bill cobbett]

You have been warned feel free to serve your writs and end up in prison, the choice is all yours.

Why don't you read what's been posted?

- It ain't necessary to serve the writs in the occupied areas. Read what's been said in the OP.

[Nikitas]

You are still not getting it! The action is in PERSONAM, against the persons, therefore the writ can be served anywhere that person can be found. If the person cannot be found, then the RoC justice system, like all systems, provides for notification by other means. In some cases a simple publication in the papers is enough.

And let us know VP, you disagree with the principle adopted by the "property commission" which acknowledges GC ownership of these lands? What exactly are you protecting?

[Viewpoint]

You have been warned feel free to serve your writs and end up in prison, the choice is all yours.

Why don't you read what's been posted?

- It ain't necessary to serve the writs in the occupied areas. Read what's been said in the OP.

We are referring to those s which will be served here in the TRNC not all can be served abroad. If the british high commission takes on your nasty work then we will take the necessary stops to stop them as well. No longer can any writs be served directly to a resident in the TRNC, go ahead I dare you.

[denizaksulu]

North law on stopping writs? Let them try…
By Charles Charalambous

THE ADMINISTRATION in the north is reportedly considering “new laws” to thwart Greek Cypriots from presenting writs to the illegal occupants of their properties in the north.

According to a front-page item in a recent edition of Cyprus Today, appearing under the headline “New laws to stop Greeks”, the Turkish Cypriot ‘Foreign Minister’ Husseyin Ozgurgun has urged people not to accept writs “to ensure they do not fall victim to Greek Cypriot claims on property” like Linda and David Orams.

Ozgurgun is quoted as telling Cyprus Today: “If anyone knocks on your door and tries to deliver a court writ to you, don’t take it and call the police, because it is a crime.

“It is a shame we let them do whatever they want in our country. How dare they come and implement another state’s regulation in the TRNC?”

The quote continues: “Actually, we are planning to introduce heavy fines for people who deliver South Cyprus official papers here. We are thinking of jail-terms of up to five years.”

Lawyer Constantis Candounas, who represented Meletis Apostolides in his case against British couple Linda and David Orams said the plan had little practical meaning.

“Let them do what they want, it is a waste of paper, if they think that this nonsense and threats will scare people off. This nonsense seems to be designed just for domestic consumption.”

Candounas said that he was surprised that Ozgurgun should say ‘How dare they’, because “even under their own laws, as evidenced by the so-called property commission, they recognise that the property belongs to Greek Cypriots.”

The lawyer said that “the serving of writs is now done in other EU countries. I have passed writs on to the Cypriot government, which passed them on to the UK government, who then served the writs, as they are obliged to do under EU law.”

He added: “What is their problem – that we choose to go to one court rather than another? If they are serious about this, then they should formally request the UK government to stop serving writs on behalf of the Cypriot government, not threaten people like me.”

Candounas himself has been arrested three times in the north, and has had a writ served on him.

He said: “I decided to appear before the courts in the north, which are a reality, whether or not they are recognised under international law. This is why one should think twice about breaking the rules currently operating in the north.”

http://www.cyprus-mail.com/news/main.php?id=46753

Copyright © Cyprus Mail 2009

I sence a panick...I think it's finally starting to sink in....

They are like a headless chicken. They do not know which way to run. Can you imagine these people as leaders of any group. Laughable.

[bill cobbett]

You have been warned feel free to serve your writs and end up in prison, the choice is all yours.

Why don't you read what's been posted?

- It ain't necessary to serve the writs in the occupied areas. Read what's been said in the OP.

We are referring to those s which will be served here in the TRNC not all can be served abroad. If the british high commission takes on your nasty work then we will take the necessary stops to stop them as well. No longer can any writs be served directly to a resident in the TRNC, go ahead I dare you.

What's the GB High Comm hot to fo with it?

Anyway, just stop and think, put your head back on and calm down and think a little clearer as to how many thousands of writs could be served here in The Biggest Property Property Market, GB and served perfectly peacefully, duly served simply through the post in the same way as people get parking tickets.

If you park illegally expect a summons, in the post.

[The Cypriot]

Not that they ever had any legitimacy but the regime in the north is sounding more and more like a bunch of outlaw cowboys who've barricaded themselves inside a wild west town.

The US cavalry has layed siege and the desparate cowboys – knowing the game is up – are preparing for the final shoot out.

[Nikitas]

"Nasty work" the serving of a writ by an EU court?

Nasty to reclaim one's property? How so? You are confusing stealing with ownership. You should brush up on your principles of law VP. Maybe you are dealing in this property? Sounds like it from your name calling.