National Inspectorate for Territorial Protection (Albania)
| Inspektorati Kombëtar i Mbrojtjes së Territorit | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 2007 (as INUK) Reorganized in 2015 as IKMT |
| Jurisdiction |  Albania |
| Headquarters | Tirana, Albania |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent department | Ministry of Internal Affairs |
| Website | ikmt.gov.al |
The National Inspectorate for Territorial Protection (Albanian: Inspektorati Kombëtar i Mbrojtjes së Territorit), abbreviated as IKMT, is a government agency in Albania that operates under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Albania. It is responsible for enforcing national construction, land use, and environmental protection regulations throughout the country.
History
The origins of the agency date back to 2007, when the National Urban Construction Inspectorate (Albanian: Inspektoriati Ndërtimor Urbanistik Kombëtar, abbreviated as INUK) was established to oversee construction activities and enforce urban planning regulations in Albania, pursuant to Law no. 9780, dated 16 July 2007.[2]
In November 2015, the INUK was dissolved and its duties were transferred to the newly formed National Inspectorate for Territorial Protection (IKMT), formalized by Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 893, dated 4 November 2015.[3] Since then, IKMT has operated as the national authority responsible for territorial protection, demolition of unauthorized constructions, and enforcement of urban and environmental regulations across Albania.
Since its establishment, IKMT has been involved in large-scale operations to clear unauthorized buildings, particularly in areas of environmental or cultural significance, such as national parks and coastal zones.[4]
Responsibilities
IKMT is tasked with:
- Monitoring and controlling the implementation of urban planning and land use regulations.
- Identifying and demolishing illegal constructions.
- Coordinating with local government units and the National Agency for Territorial Planning.
- Enforcing administrative and legal decisions concerning territorial protection. [5]
Structure
The agency is headed by a Director General and includes regional branches throughout Albania. It operates in close collaboration with law enforcement agencies when needed. [6]
See also
References
- ^ "EKSKLUZIVE: Dallëndyshe Bici emërohet në krye të IKMT". Euronews Albania (in Albanian). 15 May 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "Ligji nr. 9780, datë 16.07.2007". Agjencia Kombëtare e Planifikimit të Territorit (in Albanian). Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "VKM nr. 893 datë 4.11.2015 i ndryshuar – Për organizimin e IKMT" (DOCX). IKMT (in Albanian). Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "IKMT nis shembjen e ndërtimeve pa leje në bregdet". Euronews Albania (in Albanian). 5 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "Programi i Trajnimit dhe Testimit Fillestar – PDF document" (PDF). Inspektorati Kombëtar i Mbikëqyrjes së Territorit (in Albanian). Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "Qeveria, organizimi i IKMT-së në nivel qendror dhe rajonal". Bota Sot (in Albanian). 12 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2025.