The HDC has acknowledged receipt of a purported pre-action protocol letter related to the recent action at La Culebra, Arima.

However it says a thorough review by its legal counsel has determined that the letter does not comply with the requirements set out in the Consolidated Civil Proceedings Rules 2016.

In a statement, it says the allegations of wrongdoing, lack any evidentiary or legal foundation against the HDC.

It goes on to state, “the purported letter fails to reference the lawful compulsory acquisition of 80.73 acres of land at La Culebra, Tumpuna Road, South of Churchill Roosevelt Highway, Arima, executed by the State under the Land Acquisition Act, Chap. 58:01. Furthermore, it does not acknowledge that Notices to Vacate had been previously issued to all relevant occupants by the Commissioner of State Lands before February 6, 2025.”

The HDC says these omissions significantly undermine any argument that could be advanced by the sender of the letter.