PM Aripov Presents Solutions for Housing Fraud Victims in Tashkent
Government Commission Completes Study on Housing Conflict in Tashkent and Proposes Solutions
A government commission, led by Achilbay Ramatov, has concluded its investigation into the conflict surrounding the planned housing development in the Yashnabad district. The commission has submitted its findings and proposals to Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov on July 20th, as reported by Bekzod Khidoyatov, the Prime Minister’s press secretary for Kun.uz.
On July 21st, in accordance with the President’s instructions, Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov met with the individuals affected by the housing dispute. During the mobile reception, the Prime Minister provided detailed information about the work being undertaken by the government commission established to study and resolve the issue.
The Prime Minister assured the citizens that the government is committed to finding a legal solution to the problem and emphasized that they were not encouraged by the government to make the housing purchases. He stated that the President himself stands behind the citizens, along with the Prime Minister, the city prosecutor, and other high-ranking officials.
The Prime Minister offered several solutions to the petitioners. He stated that citizens who had paid for the houses would either have their money refunded or have the houses built as promised. He assured those who had paid partial amounts that additional payments would be considered based on indexed prices. Those who had paid the majority of their payments would have the remaining amount paid through a new builder.
The government commission also presented its recommendations to the Prime Minister. For the four unfinished houses, it proposed ensuring the formalization of these apartments under the names of citizens by replacing the credit provision with assets belonging to the contracting organization. Additionally, the commission suggested completing the construction works of the buildings using the proceeds from the sale of other property of the contracting organization and the final payments from the citizens.
For the illegal housing construction project, the commission proposed two options. The first option involved covering the cost through the sale of other assets of the contracting organization, and the second option involved returning the land to the city administration for sale if funds were not received by the majority of citizens. A new contracting organization would then purchase the land and complete the construction according to the Ministry of Construction’s project proposal.
According to Bekzod Khidoyatov, the Prime Minister’s press secretary, the next meeting with the petitioners is scheduled for August. The proposals developed by the government commission will be reviewed by Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov, who will make a decision within two weeks.
The housing conflict arose after citizens signed contracts with “Aziya Invest Favorit” LLC for the purchase of apartments in multi-story buildings in Tashkent’s Yashnabad district. Construction had not commenced, leading to complaints from the affected citizens. A criminal case was initiated on the matter, and a government commission was promptly established to address the issues and propose solutions.
The government’s commitment to resolving the conflict and ensuring that citizens receive the homes they paid for demonstrates its dedication to protecting the rights and interests of its citizens.
