Head of “Ibër-Lepenc” warns of continued action against unlicensed constructions in Ujman

On the shores of Lake Ujman in Zubin Potok, law enforcement forces escorted excavators that demolished 11 houses.

According to officials, these buildings were erected without permits on land managed by the Ibër-Lepenc company, sparking debate over property rights and institutional jurisdiction.

Faruk Mujka, the general director of this enterprise, in a statement to “Bota sot,” explained that the lands affected by the demolition have belonged to the company since 1973, when the expropriation process for the creation of the Ujman reservoir was completed.

He stressed that operations to free public property will not stop in the face of any usurpation, regardless of the ethnic origin of those involved.

“The lands in question are not just in temporary use, but are the full property of ‘Ibër-Lepenc’ since the expropriation carried out for the lake project in 1973. Our system constitutes vital infrastructure and full control over it is non-negotiable. Furthermore, the lake is an essential water source on which the supply of one-third of the population of the Republic of Kosovo depends,” Mujka stated.

Speaking about future plans, he added that the campaign to clear state lands of illegal constructions will extend to all areas where violations are found, without distinction of nationality, describing this as an unstoppable mission to protect the assets of ‘Ibër-Lepenc’.