EstoniaIgaühe õigused ja vabadused 11 · Everyone's rights and freedoms
The state needs Mati's land to build a new railway. Mati does not agree. What does the Constitution say?
In the exam (Estonian)
Riik vajab Mati maad uue raudtee ehitamiseks. Mati ei ole sellega nõus. Mida ütleb põhiseadus?
- aThe land may be expropriated only if Mati is a foreigner.Maad võib võõrandada ainult siis, kui Mati on välismaalane.
- bThe state may expropriate the land on the basis of the law and for fair compensation.Riik võib maa võõrandada seaduse alusel ja õiglase hüvituse eest.Correct answer
- cThe state may expropriate the land in the public interest without compensation.Riik võib maa üldistes huvides võõrandada ilma hüvituseta.
- dThe state may never expropriate land without the owner's consent.Riik ei tohi maad omaniku nõusolekuta kunagi võõrandada.
Why?
Under § 32, property is inviolable. Without the owner's consent, property may be expropriated only in the cases provided by law, in the public interest, and for fair and immediate compensation. The owner may challenge the expropriation in court. (PS § 32)
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