After inspecting the presidential residence fence, construction inspectors found no violations
Lithuania's construction inspectors did not find any violations during their review of the fence surrounding the presidential residence, although some sections were already being dismantled prior to the inspection.
The ongoing scrutiny of the fence surrounding the Lithuanian presidential residence has revealed that construction inspectors found no evidence of land use violations. Albertas Stanislovaitis, the head of the State Territorial Planning and Construction Inspectorate, confirmed during a press conference that there was no permanent fencing of public land, and the temporary fence present was placed for personal safety, not belonging to the landowner. This was seen as a professional assessment of the situation regarding the presidential residence's boundaries.
Prior to the inspectors' visit, reports indicated that parts of the fence were already being removed. The Presidential Office clarified that this action was taken after surveying professionals appointed by President Gitanas Nausėda discovered that sections of the fence encroached onto state land and reduced the size of the private plot. The decision to reconstruct the fence was made to rectify mistakes made by builders over a decade ago, highlighting the complexities of property boundaries and the importance of adhering to legal land use regulations.
This situation reflects on the governance and administrative responsibilities in Lithuania, particularly in maintaining public properties. The establishment of clear boundaries between public and private land is crucial for both legal and safety reasons. The outcome of this inspection emphasizes the need for appropriate construction practices and adherence to regulatory standards, which are vital for public trust in the management of state assets and properties.