Government Notices published in Govt. Gazette No. 20,402 of 8 May 2020

It is being notified for general information that the President of Malta has approved the appointment of the Explosives Committee, in terms of Section 23 (1) of the Explosives Ordinance (Cap. 33) up to 31st December, 2020, as follows:

Chairperson

The Commander, Armed Forces of Malta or his representative

Members

The Commissioner of Police or his representative

The Head of the Civil Protection Department or his representative

Adjudication Panel for Private Residential Leases

IT is hereby notified for general information that in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-articles (1) and (2) of Article 24 of the Private Residential Leases Act (Cap. 604), the President of Malta, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister, has approved the appointment of the Adjudication Panel for Private Residential Leases, as follows:

Chairman

Dr Carlos Bugeja

Deputy Chairman

Dr Geoffrey Vella

Member

Dr Christopher Vella

Perit

Samuel Formosa

Registrar

Dr Charlene Grima

These appointments are valid for five (5) years, with effect from 28th April, 2020.

The Public Service Commission concurs to the advice in terms of article 92(4) of the Constitution, with the proposed appointment of Mr Saviour Debono Grech (ID 535578M) as Acting Director General (Rural Development) in the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights (MAFA) with effect from 22nd January, 2020, up to 30th June, 2020, or until a Director General (Rural Development) is appointed, whichever is the earlier. 

Travel Ban Order, 2020

IN terms of Article 2 (1) of the Public Health Act (Cap. 465), Travel Ban Order, 2020 (L.N. 42 of 2020), the Superintendent of Public Health hereby orders that a travel ban on persons to the countries mentioned in the following list is being suspended as the travel of certain persons is deemed to be essential:

In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 113 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16), the Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance has made this Order whereby the Adoption Order dated 30th October, 1970, issued by the Boston County Court, United Kingdom, is being specified as an adoption of the person therein mentioned for the purposes of Articles 113 and 130 of the Civil Code.

(Sgd) Dr Edward Zammit Lewis

Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance

In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 113 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16), the Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance has made this Order whereby the Adoption Order dated 10th May, 1977, issued by the Bishop Stratford County Court, United Kingdom, is being specified as an adoption of the person therein mentioned for the purposes of Articles 113 and 130 of the Civil Code.

(Sgd) Dr Edward Zammit Lewis

Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance

In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 113 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16), the Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance has made this Order whereby the Adoption Order dated 29th November, 1966, issued by the Barnet County Court, United Kingdom, is being specified as an adoption of the person therein mentioned for the purposes of Articles 113 and 130 of the Civil Code.

(Sgd) Dr Edward Zammit Lewis

Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance

In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 113 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16), the Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance has made this Order whereby the Adoption Order dated 25th October, 2019, issued from the Family Court of Kadapa, India, is being specified as an intercountry adoption of the person therein mentioned for the purposes of Articles 113, 130 and 130A of the Civil Code.

(Sgd) Dr Edward Zammit Lewis

Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance

In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 113 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16), the Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance has made this Order whereby the Adoption Order dated 29th August, 2019, issued from the District Court of Kalaburagi, India, is being specified as an intercountry adoption of the person therein mentioned for the purposes of Articles 113, 130 and 130A of the Civil Code.

(Sgd) Dr Edward Zammit Lewis

Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance

In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 113 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16), the Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance has made this Order whereby the Adoption Order dated 16th November, 1972, issued by the District Court of Southern Alberta, Calgary, Canada, is being specified as an adoption of the person therein mentioned for the purposes of Articles 113 and 130 of the Civil Code.

(Sgd) Dr Edward Zammit Lewis

Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance

A Grant on the Purchase of Systems for Domestic Use that Reduce the Consumption

of Energy – Call 2018/RIDG

IN accordance with Section 3 (Amendments to the Scheme) of Government Notice No. 528 of 2018, the Regulator for Energy and Water Services is making the following amendment to the Scheme: With effect from 9th May, 2020, the Regulator for Energy and Water services is no longer accepting applications from the public in connection with Call 2018/RIDG.

A Once-Only Grant for persons who before officially joining the Public Service after

16th January, 1979 had served in Government Departments but not as Public Officers

IN ORDER to implement one of the measures identified in Budget 2020, the Prime Minister, the Minister for Finance and Financial Services and the Minister for the Family, Children's Rights and Social Solidarity have developed the following Scheme that aims to provide a once-only grant for persons who before officially joining the public service after 16th January, 1979 had served in Government departments but not as public officers.

SCHEME

1. Interpretation

In this Scheme, unless the context otherwise requires:

“Malta" means the Maltese Islands;

“applicant/s" means citizen/s of Malta who before officially joining the public service after 16th January, 1979 had served in Government departments but not as public officers;

“public office" means an office of emolument in the public service;

“public officer" means the holder of any public office or of a person appointed to act in such an office;

“qualifying period" means the uninterrupted period during which applicant served in the public service not as a public officer in any time starting before 16th January, 1979 and ending immediately on the first official appointment as public officer after 16th January, 1979;

“effective period" means the period between the date when applicant officially joined the public service and his/her date of retirement from same public service;

2. Area of applicability

This Scheme applies to the period of time applicants served in the public service during the effective period, immediately after the end of the qualifying period. The applicant shall only be entitled to a once-only grant in respect of the service rendered during the effective period. 

The Scheme applies to applicants who served in Government departments not as public officers during the qualifying period, and who immediately following the termination of such qualifying period served in the public service.

The Scheme also applies to the heirs of such individuals if they satisfy the conditions of this Scheme and if they are deceased when the application for the grant under the Scheme is made.   

The Scheme does not apply to individuals who are in receipt of, or have a right to receive, a pension under the Pensions Ordinance (Chapter 93), the Police Act (Chapter 164) or the Malta Armed Forces Act (Chapter 220).

3. Manner of application and supporting documents

(i) New applications under this Scheme shall be made on the application form set out in the Schedule to this Scheme and shall contain all the information and details as required in the said form and in terms of this Scheme.

(ii) In the case of applications under this Scheme made by the heirs of the same decujus, the application shall be made by the heirs. Where there is more than one heir, there shall be made one joint application by the heirs. Together with the application, there shall be produced a declaration made by a notary public, in which declaration there shall be declared who the heir or heirs of the decujus is or are, and who is the sole heir authorized to receive payment on behalf of all heirs, on condition that the decujus was eligible to apply for the Scheme. The Department reserves the right to request the production of other documents besides the document herein mentioned. 

(iii) Only those applications that are found to conform with the provisions of this Scheme shall be eligible for payment of the grant.

(iv) Persons who applied and were eligible under the Schemes issued in the Government Gazette of 2nd May, 2017, 17th April, 2018 and 26th April, 2019 and are still eligible to receive payment under the same Schemes need not re-apply under this new Scheme. The Department of Social Security will process payments on the basis of available details.

(v) However, in the case of the demise of an eligible applicant or authorized heir who received payment under the previous calls for applications, a fresh application under this new call has to be submitted by the heirs in the manner explained in sub-clause 3 (ii) above.

(vi) Persons who had applied under the Schemes issued in the Government Gazette on 2nd May, 2017, 17th April, 2018 and 26th April, 2019 but are not yet retired need not re-apply as their first application has been noted. Later on they will receive a notification from the Department of Social Security.

(vii) Applications under this Scheme, including the documents that are to be attached to the application, shall be sent by mail to the Department of Social Security in Malta, at 38, Ordnance Street, Valletta, VLT 1021, or on (social.security@gov.mt) by 31st July, 2020. For any further information or clarification applicants can call on Helpline 2590 3000.

4. Grant payable under this Scheme

Applicants who are eligible according to the qualifying period, including heirs where applicable, may apply for a grant in respect of the service rendered during the effective period. 

5. Payment of Grant

The amount of the grant will be paid to the eligible applicant either by direct credit in the bank account of the eligible beneficiary as known to the Department of Social Security, acting on instructions of same beneficiaries, or by cheque. Cheques shall be posted to the address shown on the application form. No interests shall run on the amount of the grant due to the applicant.

It is a condition of this Scheme that by accepting the grant, the applicant shall be renouncing to any other future claim related to this Scheme and shall withdraw any case presently instituted against Government, Authority or Government entity. Plaintiffs, or their authorised heirs, in each case or cases have to present a sworn declaration in the Registry of the Superior Courts to renounce and withdraw the case or cases. Proof of such renunciation and withdrawal must be presented together with the application, as explained on same application form.

The Scheme may be spread over a number of years with separate calls for application being issued from time to time. Each call for applications shall be subject to a separate verification process. The details shall be announced with each call which may be issued.

6. Validity of application

An application shall not be deemed to have been submitted unless it is full and complete in all material respects and unless it contains all the information and is accompanied by all the documentation requested therein.

7. Review of decisions

An applicant whose application for the payment of the grant under the Scheme is not acceded to shall be informed by the Department of Social Security of such refusal by means of a letter.

An applicant who feels aggrieved from the decision taken, has the right to request a revision of the said decision within twenty-one (21) days from the receipt of the decision. The request for a revision, together with a copy of the refusal letter, shall be sent within the established period by means of a registered letter addressed to the Secretary, Grant Review Board, 38, Triq l-Ordinanza, Valletta, VLT 1021.

The review of the decision shall be done by the Grant Review Board which Board shall be set up following an order issued by the Minister responsible for Finance and Financial Services and published in the Government Gazette. The decision of the Grant Review Board shall be final and there shall be no appeal from the decision of the Board.

8. Amendments to the Scheme

The Minister responsible for Finance and Financial Services shall have the right to make any amendments to this Scheme by the publication of the said amendments in the Government Gazette.

Once-Only Grant

IN ORDER to implement one of the measures identified in Budget 2020, the Prime Minister, the Minister for Finance and Financial Services and the Minister for the Family, Children's Rights and Social Solidarity have developed the following Scheme that aims to provide a once-only grant for persons who:

(a) were employed by corporations or entities in the public sector on their discharge from one of the labour corps established before 1979; or

(b) were employed in the Gas Board until its dissolution and afterwards were employed by Enemalta Corporation; or

(c) were apprentices in the Malta Electricity Board until its dissolution and afterwards were employed by Enemalta Corporation.

SCHEME

1. Interpretation

In this Scheme, unless the context otherwise requires:

“Malta" means the Maltese Islands;

“applicant/s" means citizen/s of Malta who:

(a) was/were employed by corporations or entities in the public sector on discharge from one of the labour corps established before 1979; or

(b) was/were employed in the Gas Board until its dissolution and afterwards was/were employed by Enemalta Corporation; or

(c) was/were apprentices in the Malta Electricity Board until its dissolution and afterwards was/were employed by Enemalta Corporation

“effective period" means the period between 16th January, 1979, or the date of the official appointment of an applicant with a corporation or entity in the public sector if such date is after the above-mentioned date, and the date when such applicant terminated his employment in the public sector;

2. Area of applicability

This Scheme applies to the period of time applicants served in the public sector during the effective period. The applicant shall only be entitled to a once-only grant in respect of the service rendered during the effective period. 

The Scheme applies to citizens of Malta as defined in section (1) above.

The Scheme also applies to the heirs of such individuals if they satisfy the conditions of this Scheme.   

The Scheme does not apply to individuals who are in receipt of, or have a right to receive, a pension under the Pensions Ordinance (Chapter 93), the Police Act (Chapter 164) or the Malta Armed Forces Act (Chapter 220) or any other service pension.

3. Manner of application and supporting documents

(i) New applications under this Scheme shall be made on the application form set out in the Schedule to this Scheme and shall contain all the information and details as required in the said form and in terms of this Scheme.

(ii) In the case of applications under this Scheme made by the heirs of the same decujus, the application shall be made by the heirs. Where there is more than one heir, there shall be made one joint application by the heirs. Together with the application, there shall be produced a declaration made by a notary public, in which declaration there shall be declared who the heir or heirs of the decujus is or are, and who is the sole heir authorized to receive payment on behalf of all heirs, on condition that the decujus was eligible to apply for the Scheme. The Department reserves the right to request the production of other documents besides the document herein mentioned. 

(iii) Only those applications that are found to conform with the provisions of this Scheme shall be eligible for payment of the grant.

(iv) Persons who applied and were eligible under the Scheme issued in the Government Gazette of 24th May, 2019 and are still eligible to receive payment under the same Scheme need not re-apply under this new Scheme. The Department of Social Security will process payments on the basis of submitted information.

(v) However, in the case of the demise of an eligible applicant or authorized heir who received payment under the first call for applications, a fresh application under this new call has to be submitted by the heirs in the manner explained in sub-clause 3 (ii) above.

(vi) Persons who had applied under the Scheme issued in the Government Gazette on 24th May, 2019, but are not yet retired need not re-apply as their first application has been noted. Later on they will receive a notification from the Department of Social Security.

(vii) Applications under this Scheme, including the documents that are to be attached to the application, shall be sent by mail to the Department of Social Security in Malta, at 38, Ordnance Street, Valletta, VLT 1021, or on (social.security@gov.mt) by 31st July, 2020. For any further information or clarification applicants can call on Helpline 2590 3000.

4. Payment of Grant

The amount of the grant will be paid to the eligible applicant either by direct credit in the bank account of the eligible beneficiary as known to the Department of Social Security, acting on instructions of same beneficiaries, or by cheque. Cheques shall be posted to the address shown on the application form. No interests shall run on the amount of the grant due to the applicant.

It is a condition of this Scheme that by accepting the grant, the applicant shall be renouncing to any other future claim related to this Scheme and shall withdraw any case presently instituted against Government, Authority or public entity. Plaintiffs, or their authorised heirs, in each case or cases have to present a sworn declaration in the Registry of the Superior Courts to renounce and withdraw the case or cases. Proof of such renunciation and withdrawal must be presented together with the application, as explained on same application form.

The Scheme may be spread over a number of years with separate calls for application being issued from time to time. Each call for applications shall be subject to a separate verification process. The details shall be announced with each call which may be issued.

5. Validity of application

An application shall not be deemed to have been submitted unless it is full and complete in all material respects and unless it contains all the information and is accompanied by all the documentation requested therein.

6. Review of decisions

An applicant whose application for the payment of the grant under the Scheme is not acceded to shall be informed by the Department of Social Security of such refusal by means of a letter.

An applicant who feels aggrieved from the decision taken, has the right to request a revision of the said decision within twenty-one (21) days from the receipt of the decision. The request for a revision, together with a copy of the refusal letter, shall be sent within the established period by means of a registered letter addressed to the Secretary, Grant Review Board, 38, Triq l-Ordinanza, Valletta, VLT 1021.

The review of the decision shall be done by the Grant Review Board which Board shall be set up following an order issued by the Minister responsible for Finance and published in the Government Gazette. The decision of the Grant Review Board shall be final and there shall be no appeal from the decision of the Board.

7. Amendments to the Scheme

The Minister responsible for Finance and Financial Services shall have the right to make any amendments to this Scheme by the publication of the said amendments in the Government Gazette.

A Once-Only Grant for persons who were formerly licensed Port Workers between 4th April, 1973 and 1st June, 2007 and who were not so licensed after such period

IN ORDER to implement one of the measures identified in Budget for the year 2020, the Prime Minister, the Minister for Finance and Financial Services and the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects, have developed the following Scheme that aims to provide a once only grant for persons who were formerly employed as licensed port workers between 4th April, 1973 and 1st June, 2007 and who were not so licensed after such period.

SCHEME

1. Interpretation

In this Scheme, unless the context otherwise requires:

“Malta" means the Maltese Islands;

“applicant/s" means an individual resident in Malta who was formerly employed as a licensed port worker between 4th April, 1973 and 1st June, 2007 and was not so licensed after this period.

“effective period" means the period between 4th April, 1973 and 1st June, 2007.

2. Area of applicability

This Scheme applies to applicants enrolled in the Port Pension and Contingency Fund during the effective period. Applicants so enrolled shall only be entitled to a once only grant.

The Scheme also applies to the heirs of such port workers if such port workers are deceased when the application for the once only grant under the Scheme is made.   

3. Manner of application and supporting documents

(i) Applications under this Scheme shall be made on the application form set out in the Schedule to this Scheme and shall contain all the information and details as required in the said form and in terms of this Scheme.

 (ii)  In the case of applications under this Scheme made by the heirs of the same decujus, the application shall be made by the heirs. Where there is more than one heir, there shall be made one joint application by the heirs. Together with the application, there shall be produced a declaration made by a notary public, in which declaration there shall be declared who the heir or heirs of the decujus is or are, and who is the sole heir authorized to receive payment on behalf of all heirs, on condition that the decujus was eligible to apply for the Scheme. The Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects reserves the right to request the production of other documents besides the documents herein mentioned.

(iii) Only those applications that are found to conform with the provisions of this Scheme shall be eligible for payment of the grant.

(iv) Applications under this Scheme, including the documents that are to be attached to the application, shall be sent by mail to the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects, Block A, Triq Francesco Buonamici, Floriana FRN 1700 by not later than 31st July, 2020.

(v) Persons who had applied under the Scheme issued in the Government Gazette on 2nd May, 2017, 17th April, 2018 and on 26th April, 2019 and who later received payments in view of their eligibility under that same Scheme need not re-apply under this new Scheme. They will be contacted by the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects in due course, to confirm the relevant details.

(vi) In the case of the demise of an eligible applicant or authorized heir who received payment under the previous calls for applications in 2017/2018/2019, a fresh application under this new call has to be submitted by the heirs in the manner explained in sub-clause 3 (ii) above.

4. Grant payable under this scheme

Eligible applicants who were members in the Port and Contingency Fund during the effective period, including their heirs where applicable, may apply for a once-only grant

5. Payment of Grant

The amount of the grant will be paid to the eligible applicant by cheque or via a direct credit transaction in his/her Bank Account. In the case of cheques, these shall be posted to the address shown on the application form. No interest shall run on the amount of the grant due to the applicant.

It is a condition of this scheme that by accepting the grant the applicant shall be renouncing to any other future claim related to this scheme and shall withdraw any case presently instituted against Government, Authority or Government entity.

The Scheme may be spread over a number of years with separate calls for application being issued from time to time. Each call for applications shall be subject to a separate verification process. The details shall be announced with each call which may be issued.

6. Validity of application

An application shall not be deemed to have been submitted unless it is full and complete in all material respects and unless it contains all the information and is accompanied by all the documentation requested therein.

7. Review of decisions

An applicant whose application for the payment of the grant under the Scheme is not acceded to shall be informed by the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects of such refusal by means of a registered letter.

An applicant who feels aggrieved from the decision taken has the right to request a revision of the said decision within twenty-one (21) days from the receipt of the decision. The request for a revision, together with a copy of the refusal letter, shall be sent within the established period by means of a registered letter addressed to the Director Finance and Administration, Ministry for Transport Infrastructure and Capital Projects, Block A, Triq Francesco Buonamici, Floriana FRN 1700. 

The review of the decision shall be done by the Grant Review Board, which Board shall be set up following an order issued by the Minister responsible for Finance and Financial Services and published in the Government Gazette. The decision of the Grant Review Board shall be final and there shall be no appeal from the decision of the Board.

8. Amendments to the Scheme

The Minister responsible for Finance and Financial Services shall have the right to make any amendments to this Scheme by the publication of the said amendments in the Government Gazette.

A Once-Only Grant for persons who before officially joining the Public Service after 16th January, 1979 had served in Government Departments but not as Public Officers

IN ORDER to implement one of the measures identified in Budget 2020, the Prime Minister, the Minister for Finance and Financial Services and the Minister for the Family, Children's Rights and Social Solidarity have developed the following Scheme that aims to provide a once-only grant for persons who before officially joining the public service after 16th January, 1979 had served in Government departments but not as public officers.

SCHEME

1. Interpretation

In this Scheme, unless the context otherwise requires:

“Malta" means the Maltese Islands;

“applicant/s" means citizen/s of Malta who before officially joining the public service after 16th January, 1979 had served in Government departments but not as public officers;

“public office" means an office of emolument in the public service;

“public officer" means the holder of any public office or of a person appointed to act in such an office;

“qualifying period" means the uninterrupted period during which applicant served in the public service not as a public officer in any time starting before 16th January, 1979 and ending immediately on the first official appointment as public officer after 16th January, 1979;

“effective period" means the period between the date when applicant officially joined the public service and his/her date of retirement from same public service;

2. Area of applicability

This Scheme applies to the period of time applicants served in the public service during the effective period, immediately after the end of the qualifying period. The applicant shall only be entitled to a once-only grant in respect of the service rendered during the effective period. 

The Scheme applies to applicants who served in Government departments not as public officers during the qualifying period, and who immediately following the termination of such qualifying period served in the public service.

The Scheme also applies to the heirs of such individuals if they satisfy the conditions of this Scheme and if they are deceased when the application for the grant under the Scheme is made.   

The Scheme does not apply to individuals who are in receipt of, or have a right to receive, a pension under the Pensions Ordinance (Chapter 93), the Police Act (Chapter 164) or the Malta Armed Forces Act (Chapter 220).

3. Manner of application and supporting documents

(i) New applications under this Scheme shall be made on the application form set out in the Schedule to this Scheme and shall contain all the information and details as required in the said form and in terms of this Scheme.

(ii) In the case of applications under this Scheme made by the heirs of the same decujus, the application shall be made by the heirs. Where there is more than one heir, there shall be made one joint application by the heirs. Together with the application, there shall be produced a declaration made by a notary public, in which declaration there shall be declared who the heir or heirs of the decujus is or are, and who is the sole heir authorized to receive payment on behalf of all heirs, on condition that the decujus was eligible to apply for the Scheme. The Department reserves the right to request the production of other documents besides the document herein mentioned. 

(iii) Only those applications that are found to conform with the provisions of this Scheme shall be eligible for payment of the grant.

(iv) Persons who applied and were eligible under the Schemes issued in the Government Gazette of 2nd May, 2017, 17th April, 2018 and 26th April, 2019 and are still eligible to receive payment under the same Schemes need not re-apply under this new Scheme. The Department of Social Security will process payments on the basis of available details.

(v) However, in the case of the demise of an eligible applicant or authorized heir who received payment under the previous calls for applications, a fresh application under this new call has to be submitted by the heirs in the manner explained in sub-clause 3 (ii) above.

(vi) Persons who had applied under the Schemes issued in the Government Gazette on 2nd May, 2017, 17th April, 2018 and 26th April, 2019 but are not yet retired need not re-apply as their first application has been noted. Later on they will receive a notification from the Department of Social Security.

(vii) Applications under this Scheme, including the documents that are to be attached to the application, shall be sent by mail to the Department of Social Security in Malta, at 38, Triq l-Ordinanza, Valletta, VLT 1021, or on (social.security@gov.mt) by 31st July, 2020. For any further information or clarification applicants can call on Helpline 2590 3000.

4. Grant payable under this Scheme

Applicants who are eligible according to the qualifying period, including heirs where applicable, may apply for a grant in respect of the service rendered during the effective period. 

5. Payment of Grant

The amount of the grant will be paid to the eligible applicant either by direct credit in the bank account of the eligible beneficiary as known to the Department of Social Security, acting on instructions of same beneficiaries, or by cheque. Cheques shall be posted to the address shown on the application form. No interests shall run on the amount of the grant due to the applicant.

It is a condition of this Scheme that by accepting the grant, the applicant shall be renouncing to any other future claim related to this Scheme and shall withdraw any case presently instituted against Government, Authority or Government entity. Plaintiffs, or their authorised heirs, in each case or cases have to present a sworn declaration in the Registry of the Superior Courts to renounce and withdraw the case or cases. Proof of such renunciation and withdrawal must be presented together with the application, as explained on same application form.

The Scheme may be spread over a number of years with separate calls for application being issued from time to time. Each call for applications shall be subject to a separate verification process. The details shall be announced with each call which may be issued.

6. Validity of application

An application shall not be deemed to have been submitted unless it is full and complete in all material respects and unless it contains all the information and is accompanied by all the documentation requested therein.

7. Review of decisions

An applicant whose application for the payment of the grant under the Scheme is not acceded to shall be informed by the Department of Social Security of such refusal by means of a letter.

An applicant who feels aggrieved from the decision taken, has the right to request a revision of the said decision within twenty-one (21) days from the receipt of the decision. The request for a revision, together with a copy of the refusal letter, shall be sent within the established period by means of a registered letter addressed to the Secretary, Grant Review Board, 38, Triq l-Ordinanza, Valletta, VLT 1021.

The review of the decision shall be done by the Grant Review Board which Board shall be set up following an order issued by the Minister responsible for Finance and Financial Services and published in the Government Gazette. The decision of the Grant Review Board shall be final and there shall be no appeal from the decision of the Board.

8. Amendments to the Scheme

The Minister responsible for Finance and Financial Services shall have the right to make any amendments to this Scheme by the publication of the said amendments in the Government Gazette.

A Once-Only Grant for Police Officers who performed “Overtime" between 1st September, 1993 and 31st December, 2009

IN ORDER to implement one of the measures identified in Budget 2020, the Prime Minister, the Minister for Finance and Financial Services and the Minister for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement have developed the following Scheme that aims to provide a once-only grant for “overtime" performed by police officers between 1st September, 1993 and 31st December, 2009.

SCHEME

1. Interpretation

In this Scheme, unless the context otherwise requires:

“Malta" means the Maltese Islands

“applicant/s" means an individual/s who submitted an application.

“effective period" means any period between 1st September, 1993 and 31st December, 2009;

“eligible person/s" means member/s or former member/s of the Malta Police Force in the rank of Police Constable, Sergeant or Sergeant Major who performed extra hours during the effective period or part thereof.

2. Area of applicability

The Scheme applies to eligible persons who performed “overtime" during the effective period.

The Scheme also applies to the heirs of eligible persons who are deceased at the time of the submission of the application.   

3. Manner of application and supporting documents

(i) Applications under this Scheme shall be made on the application form enclosed with this Scheme and shall contain all the information and details as required in the said form and in terms of this Scheme.

(ii) In the case of applications under this Scheme made relative to a deceased eligible person, the application shall be made by the heirs. Where there is more than one heir, there shall be made one joint application by the heirs. Together with the application, there shall be produced a declaration made by a notary public, in which declaration there shall be declared who is the appointed heir, on whose name the grant payment will be issued, on condition that the decujus was eligible to apply for the Scheme. The Ministry for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement reserves the right to request the presentation of other documents besides the declaration mentioned above. 

(iii) Only those applications that are found to conform with the provisions of this Scheme shall be eligible for payment of the grant.

(iv) Applications under this Scheme, including the documents that are to be attached to the application, shall be submitted to the Human Resources Department at the Police General Headquarters in Floriana by not later than the 31st July 2020. Applications received after the 31st July 2020 will not be processed and payment will not be issued.

(v) Those applicants who applied under the Scheme published in the Government Gazette of 2nd May, 2017, of 17th April, 2018 or of 26th April, 2019, and who received a grant in accordance with their eligibility subject to the terms of this Scheme, need not reapply under the new Scheme. They will soon be notified by a letter and Declaration Form accordingly by the Ministry for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement. Declaration Form received shall be duly amended, if the case, signed and submitted to the Human Resources Department at the Police General Headquarters in Floriana by not later than the 31st July, 2020. Declaration Forms received after the 31st July, 2020 will not be processed and payment will not be issued.

(vi) In the case of deceased eligible applicants who received a grant under any of the previous schemes, if the authorised heir has not already submitted an application and received a grant payment/s, a new application needs to be submitted under this Scheme by the authorised heir as provided for in clause 3 (ii) above. The application shall be submitted to the Human Resources Department at the Police General Headquarters in Floriana by not later than the 31st July, 2020. Applications by heirs received after the 31st July, 2020 will not be processed and payment will not be issued.

(vii) Authorised heir who has already applied for previous scheme/s and received a grant payment/s need not reapply under the new scheme and will soon be notified by a letter and Declaration Form accordingly by the Ministry for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement. Declaration Form received shall be duly amended, if the case, signed and submitted to the Human Resources Department at the Police General Headquarters in Floriana by not later than the 31st July, 2020. Declaration Forms received after the 31st July, 2020 will not be processed and payment will not be issued.

4. Grant payable under the Scheme

Eligible applicants, including heirs where applicable, may apply for a grant in respect of the “overtime" performed during the effective period.

5. Payment of grant

The amount of the grant will be paid to the eligible applicant by cheque which shall be posted to the address shown on the application form. No interests shall run on the amount of the grant due to the applicant. It is a condition of this Scheme that by accepting the grant, the applicant shall be renouncing to any other claims in respect of “overtime" performed during the effective period.

6. Validity of application

An application shall not be deemed to have been submitted unless it is fully completed, contains all the information and is supported by all the documentation requested therein.

7. Review of Decisions

An applicant whose application for the payment of the grant under the Scheme was not acceded to, shall be informed of such refusal by the Ministry for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement by means of a registered letter.

An applicant who feels aggrieved from the decision taken by the Ministry for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement has the right to request a revision of the said decision within twenty-one (21) days from the receipt of the decision of refusal.  The request for a revision, together with a copy of the refusal letter, shall be sent within the established period by means of a registered letter addressed to the Secretary, Grant Review Board, 201, Triq id-Dejqa, Valletta VLT 1433.

The review of the decision shall be done by the Grant Review Board, which shall be set up following an order issued by the Minister responsible for Finance and Financial Services and published in the Government Gazette. The decision of the Grant Review Board shall be final and there shall be no appeal from the decision of the Grant Review Board.

8. Amendments to the Scheme

The Minister responsible for Finance and Financial Services and the Minister responsible for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement shall have the right to make any amendments to this Scheme by the publication of the said amendments in the Government Gazette.

List of Warranted Youth Workers

The following is a list of Warranted Youth Workers registered in terms of Article 5(2) of the Youth Work Profession Act (Cap. 533) for the year 2019.

THE Commissioner of Inland Revenue notifies that, on the date shown hereunder, the price of gold and silver on which valuations made by the Consul for Goldsmiths and Silversmiths are based has been fixed for the purposes of article 14 of the said Act as follows: