Veliaj's next scandal/Evicted residents from their homes during the holidays

2024-12-26 14:38:00, Denoncim CNA

Veliaj's next scandal/Evicted residents from their homes during the

The mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj

The mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, under investigation and accused by SPAK, is involved in another scandal.

It is about a scandal related to the reconstruction of a building in the 21 December area, allegedly in the name of rebuilding from the 2019 earthquake, which leaves dozens of families out.

On September 1, 2022, the Municipality of Tirana, directed by Veliaj, opened a tender with the object "Structural rehabilitation of building No. 116, Rr. "Muhamet Gjollesha".

Municipality of Tirana

So, the Municipality of Tirana issued a tender for the reconstruction of building No. 116, which is located near the "Sabaudin Gabrani" school.

The tender was held on September 12, 2022, while the winner, according to "Open Data", was announced on July 24, 2024.

The municipality of Veliaj has announced the winner after 2 years of sleep, with a fund of 39,379,516 ALL, almost as much as the limit fund set by the municipality, which is 40,711,72 ALL.

Data from "Open Data" for the tender

The tender was won by the companies "PEPA GROUP" sh.pk, "JUNIK" sh.pk and "NIKA" sh.pk

Now, about 5 months after the announcement of the winner, a "slip of paper" without a signature or seal has appeared near building No. 116.

A notice is attached to the wall, where the residents of the building are asked to vacate the apartments as soon as possible.

The letter states that the works will last 10 months, as the reinforcement of the foundations, the reinforcement of the brick walls with torque, the waterproofing of the terrace, etc. will be carried out.

Notice posted on the wall of the building

This announcement comes as a bolt from the sky for the residents of the building, or even the businesses, during the end of the year holidays.

In which country in the world is a letter placed on the wall without a signature or stamp?!

For the reconstruction of the building, there was no consultation with the residents, no information was given, it is not known if there is an expert report or a decision of the Municipal Council.

Municipality of Tirana

Residents were not asked, but with a piece of paper they were asked to leave their homes. Where will these families go for 10 months?

What about the businesses that are there? Businesses that have activity have rental contracts?

How can an important institution such as the Municipality of Tirana send a letter, which does not mention any official of the municipality , while for the residents this "message" can bring significant financial damages, without counting the stress.

The mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj

Rental prices in the capital have become unaffordable, not to mention buying a house.

Who is responsible for these residents who are left in the open during the holidays, when the document hanging on the wall has no name or address for the residents to refer to.

This is not only an irresponsibility, but a scandal that exceeds the limits of imagination, where the mayor Erion Veliaj is also involved./ CNA