Philipsburg:--- The appointed Ombudsman of St. Maarten Nilda Arduin Lynch for the first time responded to questions as to why she began an investigation at the Kadaster's office. At a press conference on Friday Arduin Lynch said the law prescribes for her to investigate government entities charged with government authority. She said the Kadaster's Office was established by government to execute some 10 ordinances. Furthermore, she said while she was criticised for initiating the investigation, article 2 of the articles of incorporation of the foundation clearly establish for whom Kadaster is working. Lynch said the Kadaster is delegating tasks given to them and the tariffs they are collecting are government's money which is given to them for their overhead expenses. Lynch said based on the law of the Ombudsman she can initiate an investigation on her own if there is suspicion that there is something structurally wrong.Below is the interview on the Kadaster's Office we urge our readers to take the time to listen to the interview.
