Problems with parcels involved in forest maps are resolved

Very few beneficiaries of the basic aid, only 3,800 VAT, had a significant impact on the payment of the advance, ie a difference of more than 500 euros.. This was done by the Minister of Rural Development and Food, Arachovite of Stavros, responding today to a topical question posed by Mr. Kozanis of the New Democracy, Giorgos Kasapides. He further stated that all the problems encountered would in most cases be solved on the next payment of the basic payment.

However, he explained that "when we do not have sanctioned zones and on partially ratified maps, in the areas where we have objections pending, payment is normally made." Secondly, producers who have used the tools that they have were conferred by the legislation in force were properly paid, which is the case when they exercised the legal remedies available to them since the filing of their application without waiting to be finalized.

And as there is political will, we legislate, create and continue to constantly create solutions to the problems presented with both forest maps and their impact on payments. We cooperate closely with the Ministry of Environment and Energy to find solutions, always within the framework of the Constitution and its interpretation. "

Where the problem occurred

The cases in which the advance was not properly paid were those where the information had not reached OPEKEPE on time or where the producer did not use the tools at his disposal. "This was done, after the payment of the deposit," said the minister, "through enhanced coordination with the Ministry of Environment and Regional Services, to integrate producers appealed for the next payment on the December liquidation.

There is also the case where some, for alpha or beta, have not yet used the tools provided. And they will be paid normally. It will not lose any rights to basic aids and ecological aids or other measures. Indeed, until June 2019, we expect three further payments, during which the plaintiff will progressively integrate the information and will be paid for the next three payments. So in June, people have to hurry to get paid. "

How many are concerned

How often does the problem affect the number? According to the minister's reply, "this concerns 36,700 VAT." There are a large number of producers, but in cash, the amounts involved are very small, since most of the cases concern a forest block located in the parcel. , the parcel is only slightly affected by the islet.Very few cases have less than 3,800, where we have an impact on the payment of more than 500 euros.We therefore talk about a lot of VAT on small amounts.

There are also problems with the regions. We have settlements, we have accessories, and so on. We have intensified our cooperation with the regions as well as with the services of the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Environment – Forestry, decentralized, and so on. "

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