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Uzbekistan

Citizens may be allowed to go to administrative court before their rights are violated

The Legislative Chamber adopted in the first reading a draft of the new edition of the Code of Administrative Court Procedure. The key innovation is four types of claims, including a prohibition claim that transfers the protection of rights into a “proactive mode.” Class actions by at least 20 people, contesting normative legal acts of state bodies, and simplified filing of applications are also proposed.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Economy

Deputies sent the public procurement bill back for revision, citing corruption risks

The bill on improving public procurement, which would allow procedures to be deemed valid with a single supplier, was not approved at its second reading in the Legislative Chamber on 13 October. Deputies Saidullo Azimov, Zafar Khudoyberdiev and Speaker Nurdin Ismoilov pointed to corruption risks, restrictions on competition and contradictions with the Civil Code. The document was returned to the committee.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read
Uzbekistan

Over 720 Apartment Buildings Built Without Permits Identified in Tashkent

Construction Minister Sherzod Khidoyatov told deputies that over 720 apartment buildings built without permits from architectural authorities have been inventoried in Tashkent. The problematic buildings are under the Prosecutor General's Office oversight. The session also covered shortages of playgrounds and parking, the city's master plan, and the allocation of 520 billion soums for landscaping.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
Economy

Bill on 50% discount on financial fines for businesses passed in second and third readings

On October 20, the Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan passed a law simplifying the procedure for applying financial fines to entrepreneurs. Businesses will be able to be released from the remaining amount by voluntarily paying 50% of the fine within a month, and may also pay in installments for up to 6 months. The document has been sent to the Senate.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
World

Oliy Majlis adopted in first reading a new version of the law 'On Waste'

On October 20 the Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan's Oliy Majlis adopted in first reading a draft law 'On Waste' in a new version, which will replace the current 2002 law. The document clarifies the powers of state bodies and local authorities, introduces waste classification, economic incentives for recycling and an institution of damage compensation.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
Economy

Bill to Cut Exporters' Fines for Failure to Repatriate Assets by 50% Sent to the Senate

The Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan's Oliy Majlis passed, in second and third readings, amendments to the law “On Currency Regulation” allowing courts to reduce fines for non-repatriation of assets under foreign trade transactions by 50% in the presence of mitigating circumstances. The bill awaits approval by the Senate and the president's signature.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
World

In Uzbekistan, Medical Workers' Day May Be Renamed Medical and Pharmaceutical Workers' Day

The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis adopted in second reading a bill renaming Medical Workers' Day as Medical and Pharmaceutical Workers' Day. The holiday keeps its date — the second Sunday of November. The document was developed by the Health Ministry on the president's instruction and sent to the Senate. During discussion, a deputy asked why a separate holiday for pharmacists, observed in a number of countries on September 25, was not considered.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read