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The plaintiff, Aukštaitija Implantology Clinic, claims that the government exceeded its authority in mid-March by closing deals. The company requests compensation of 70 thousand. damages for loss of income and expenses incurred.
“On March 14, the government had the right to provide special work, service, rest conditions, special travel arrangements, but at that time it did not have the authority to close the business,” attorney Nerijus Zaleckas told BNS.
According to him, this was partially recognized by parliament when he later amended the laws, giving them the right to impose prohibitions on the government.
“The government had no powers, and the Seimas then tried to legitimize the government’s actions retroactively,” said N. Zaleckas.
Commenting on the complaint, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis told reporters in government on Wednesday that the court will answer the question of whether trade rights have been violated.
“We live in a state governed by the rule of law. Everyone, both a natural person and a business entity, has the right to defend their rights in court if they believe that their rights have been violated. This is normal practice.” someone thinks their rights have been violated, the court will answer that question, “he said.
This is the first known complaint about government bans during quarantine.
The company, which provides dental and beauty services, filed a complaint with the Vilnius Regional Administrative Court. The lawyer said he believed that the interpretation of the Constitutional Court would be necessary in this case.
To curb the spread of the new coronavirus, the government introduced quarantine in Lithuania, closed state borders, and restricted the provision of trade and services from March 16. The restrictions began to gradually ease in the second half of April.
Bans and restrictions have been introduced in accordance with the Laws on the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases of Persons and Civil Protection.
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