Why is this important
Simplifying the recognition of rights to self-seized land can significantly reduce the number of citizens experiencing legal uncertainty due to the lack of registered documents for their homes and plots. This also reduces the risk of conflicts with government agencies and increases the protection of the population’s property rights.
What does this mean
- The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis adopted a draft law on simplifying the recognition of the right to self-seizure of land in the first reading.
- The document was developed by the Ministry of Justice and includes amendments to the law on recognizing rights to illegally occupied plots, buildings, and structures.
- The draft law was supported by 135 of the 138 deputies present, three did not participate in the voting.
Numbers and facts
- The deadline for issuing a final opinion is reduced from 150 to 50 days: 20 days — consideration of applications by authorized organizations, 10 days — public discussion through announcement, 20 days — consideration by justice bodies.
- A fixed one-time payment is being introduced for the recognition of plots exceeding the area specified in the documents — instead of the market value of the land.
- If full payment is made on time, a 50% discount is provided.
- Installment payments for 1-3 years are allowed under a contract with the tax inspectorate.
- Recognition of rights to plots is permitted with tax arrears up to 30 BCV (12.36 million soums).
- More than 243 thousand objects have current debts.
Context
- The adopted amendments can significantly accelerate the process of legalizing buildings and reduce the administrative burden on citizens and government structures.
- More flexible financial conditions allow more owners to settle their property’s status.
- This can contribute to an increase in the tax base, a reduction in court disputes, and the formation of a more transparent real estate market in Uzbekistan.
