Bénin: Interdiction de percevoir d'argent pour les opérations de bornage contradictoire

In Benin, certain village chiefs and adjacent landowners in Abomey-Calavi, Atlantique department, are allegedly demanding money before participating in boundary demarcation operations and signing related minutes. The mayor of the city, Nathanaël Koty, has alerted the population and involved parties to this information.

The legal significance of this development lies in its potential impact on land ownership and property rights in Benin. If true, these allegations could indicate a pattern of extortion by village chiefs and adjacent landowners, which would undermine the integrity of the boundary demarcation process. Practitioners should be aware that any such demands for payment may be considered unlawful and could lead to legal consequences.

The relevant legal framework in Benin includes the Code des Personnes et de la Famille (Personnel and Family Code), which governs property rights, as well as the Code Foncier (Land Code), which regulates land ownership and use. The Cour Suprême du Bénin (Benin Supreme Court) is the highest court in the country, responsible for interpreting laws and resolving disputes.

The key parties involved in this matter include the village chiefs and adjacent landowners allegedly demanding payment, as well as the mayor of Abomey-Calavi, Nathanaël Koty. Practitioners should monitor any developments related to this case, particularly if it leads to a formal investigation or prosecution. Attorneys representing clients with interests in Benin's real estate market should be aware of these allegations and advise their clients accordingly.