一起因“违建”厂房引发的“双输”招商引资

Core Viewpoint - The investment agreement between Anhui Aiteshen Cocoa Food Co., Ltd. and the Yuhui District government has led to a series of disputes due to the factory being classified as a "illegal building" that failed to pass safety inspections, resulting in the company's forced cessation of operations and eventual eviction [1][4][11]. Group 1: Investment Agreement and Initial Setup - Anhui Aiteshen was established in September 2019 in the Yuhui District of Bengbu City, with a planned investment of 280 million yuan to build a high-end industrial chocolate headquarters [2][3]. - The agreement included provisions for the government to provide a suitable 7,000 square meter factory for production, which was to be rented initially [2]. Group 2: Factory Issues and Production Challenges - The factory provided was actually an unfinished dormitory building, which did not meet the necessary construction and fire safety standards [3][4]. - Despite initial production starting in May 2020, the company faced significant operational challenges, including lack of water and electricity, which hindered production [3][8]. Group 3: Legal and Regulatory Complications - In September 2020, the company was ordered to stop all operations due to the factory's failure to pass fire safety inspections [5][11]. - The Yuhui District People's Court ruled in 2022 that the factory could not be used for production due to its classification as a dormitory, leading to a legal battle over the investment agreement [11][12]. Group 4: Ongoing Disputes and Eviction - In March 2022, the Yuhui District government issued a notice demanding the company vacate the premises, citing failure to meet sales and tax revenue targets as per the investment agreement [11][12]. - The court ultimately ruled for the company to vacate the premises and return a portion of the renovation subsidy, leading to further complications for Anhui Aiteshen [12][14]. Group 5: Impact on Business Operations - The construction of a food industrial park around the factory led to logistical issues, including blocked access and repeated power outages, severely impacting production capabilities [7][8]. - The company also faced contamination issues due to the conversion of upper floors into employee dormitories, which violated safety regulations [9][10]. Group 6: Future Outlook - The situation reflects a "double loss" for both the company and the local government, raising questions about the effectiveness of the investment attraction strategy in the region [13][14]. - The local government has expressed a commitment to improving the business environment, but the resolution of this specific case remains uncertain [15][16].