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As of November 8, Uzbekistan has enacted the law “On Recognizing Rights to Self-Occupied Land Plots and Buildings Constructed on Them.” This law allows citizens to officially register the land they occupy, but authorities warn that bypassing legal procedures with bribes or other “favors” will not be possible.
The Director of the Cadastral Agency, Farrukh Pulatov, emphasized that, despite the expectations of many citizens, it will not be possible to speed up the process with bribes or other concessions. “We urge you not to trust the promises of fraudsters trying to profit from the introduction of this new law,” he stated.
How will the registration process work?
- Scheduled Inspection: Each mahalla will be inspected according to an established schedule, one plot after another, to prevent any violations. “Speeding up the process” will not be allowed.
- “E’tirof” Program: All cases included in this program will be reviewed by over 15 ministries and agencies. Satellite imagery will also be used for analysis. Any attempts to influence the outcome or “solve the issue” through bribery will be stopped.
- Review of Specific Case Categories: The law strictly defines eight categories for consideration. Unlawful occupations or illegal constructions aimed at formalization will be under close scrutiny, and the information on processes will be tracked through information systems.
Uzbekistan’s residents should remember: if you encounter fraud, extortion, or corruption in this matter, report it to law enforcement immediately. The fair and effective application of this law is intended for the common good and depends on every citizen.
Which land plots can be registered?
The law applies to several categories of land plots:
- Plots occupied before May 1, 2018: Land occupied by citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan for the construction of individual residential houses and buildings constructed before this date.
- Plots occupied beyond allotted norms: If citizens, entrepreneurs, or legal entities occupied land beyond the allotted area before May 1, 2018, their rights to the land and buildings can be formalized.
- Unauthorized residential buildings: Commissions on property rights in districts and cities may accept or reject ownership rights for unauthorized buildings and consider applications left unresolved in the previous national campaign.
- Plots allocated before June 8, 2021: Lands allocated to citizens, entrepreneurs, or organizations by khokims’ decisions but not confirmed by the relevant council at the regional or parliamentary level in the Republic of Karakalpakstan.
- Residential areas within gardening and viticulture associations: Citizens residing in these zones will be able to formalize their rights to housing and land.
- Non-residential buildings in small industrial zones: Non-residential buildings constructed by entrepreneurs in these areas before March 9, 2020, can be registered as property.
- Privatized buildings and structures: Rights to land plots under privatized buildings can also be formalized.
- Plots with recognized buildings and structures: Land plots occupied by buildings and structures with recognized ownership can also be registered.
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