Portuguese court dismisses municipality's appeal regarding administrative fines for illegal construction permits.

The Supreme Administrative Court dismissed the Municipality of Silves' appeal against a decision imposing administrative fines on the Ministry of Public Prosecution. The municipality argued that the initial penalty was procedurally flawed and exceeded statutory limits, while the prosecution contended strict adherence to urban planning laws. The court ruled that the lower tribunal correctly applied the relevant urban code provisions, finding no merit in the municipality's procedural objections.