AMBON, Maluku: The city administration is suing the developers
of the Pattimura International Airport for allegedly failing to
pay Rp 600 million in fees for its building construction permit (IMB).
The lawsuit was lodged with the Ambon Prosecutor's Office. The
airport was ready to be opened by President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Local chief prosecutor Benny Ubleuw confirmed on Wednesday that
they had received the lawsuit and would proceed to court.
Benny said the administration had attempted to settle the case
with the airport constructors amicably on several occasions, but
they did not show "good will".
The local government brought 10 other developers and 13
businesspeople to court in similar cases. Some are accused of
refusing to pay advertisement tax. --JP
