-Christopher Ram
Attorney-at-law and business and economic commentator, Christopher Ram, has voiced his disapproval of the proposed amendment to the Acquisition of Lands for Public Purposes Act stating that it sets “a dangerous precedent” and as such should be withdrawn.
In a letter to Stabroek News yesterday, Ram asserted that government’s proposed amendments should cause concern among property owners, legal practitioners, and citizens. He acknowledged that while the Bill seeks to address specific issues, it fails to modernise the framework to respect the Constitution and reflect “fairness, transparency, and equity.”