The deputy reminded that according to the current Land Code, every citizen has the right to receive one plot during their lifetime for housing construction. In May 2005, the government approved the rules for issuing such plots. However, in practice, this rule has only been implemented in a few regions.
“Many citizens, who found themselves in a difficult financial situation, became victims of fraud. They purchased plots that were originally intended for agricultural use and ultimately had to resort to illegal construction. Unfortunately, among the fraudsters were also high-ranking officials. The problem has become so serious that the president announced an amnesty,” Aitiev noted.
According to the deputy, more than 100,000 people are registered in the official queues for land plots, of which about 17,000 are residents of the Alamudun district. Aitiev believes that the government could resolve the issue of land plots by converting lands designated for agriculture. However, currently, part of this land has been transferred to the management of the Presidential Administration for the construction of residential complexes by GIK.
“In the Alamudun district, the transformation of 120 hectares of land is planned. But a problem has arisen: the directive from the Presidential Administration transferred this land to its balance, and GIK began construction. However, for the people waiting for their turn, no preferences are provided. Only 20% of the apartments are allocated for those who are in the official queue. For example, if 1,000 apartments are being built, only 200 of them will be distributed under this quota, and these citizens will receive apartments on GIK's terms, with mandatory payments. There are no concessions for them. People who have long waited for a free plot are now forced to buy apartments from GIK,” the deputy added.
Aitiev emphasized that such an approach is unfair. For instance, if GIK is building on municipal land, part of the apartments is transferred to the municipality for distribution among citizens who have the right to them. The deputy is puzzled as to why the rules differ for urban and rural residents.
He called on the government to provide clear information about the land plots subject to transformation so that citizens can understand whether they have the opportunity to receive a plot, and suggested amending the legislation so that the conditions for receiving apartments from GIK are the same for everyone.
