Events

MINSK, 21 May (BelTA) – President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko gave an instruction to finalize amendments to the legislation on the protection and use of land at the corresponding session on 21 May, Vice Premier of Belarus Mikhail Rusy told reporters after the session, BelTA has learned.

According to Mikhail Rusy, the government submitted a number of proposals on raising the efficiency of using land plots in the country which were harmonized with governors to the head of state.

He noted that one of the main priorities is the protection of citizens from unfair developers. In particular, the government has put forward a proposal that in case an unfair developer does not fulfill obligations, the land plot will not be put up for auction once again. As a result, the construction costs will not increase, the land plot will be immediately provided to another developer, people will be able to buy housing at a previous price.

Apart from that, local authorities many be authorized to solve certain issues connected with the protection of rights of certain categories of citizens.

“The head of state has given instructions on a wide range of issues. First of all, they pertained to dilapidated and illegally-built housing. The government will introduce amendments to a package of documents,” Mikhail Rusy said. He noted that within a month the government will finalize the draft decree which provides for amending the legislation on the withdrawal and allocation of land plots.

The session also focused on forage harvesting. The head of state reiterated that the present situation will influence the future production of animal husbandry products, their quality and sales.

The President was also informed about the approaches to cleaning up recreation zones near the Zaslavl water storage (Minsk Sea). Responsibility for polluting recreation zones and illegal parking will be toughened.