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ខ្មែរ Laws and Regulation
Draft Master Plan to Digitalise Cambodia’s Transport Sector on Track
- 13 October 2021
Work on drafting a master plan to digitalise Cambodia’s public works and transport sector is on track, as a special working group of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is accelerating the progress. MPWT Secretary of State HE Chhuon said during the follow-up meeting with relevant officers on 12 October that to date the working group has already achieved the collection of documents...
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US$9.2 billion Needed for 2022-2024 Public Investment, 44% for Infrastructure Development
- 11 October 2021
At least US$9.2 billion will be needed to implement a total of 673 public investment projects from 2022 to 2024, while 44.2% will be allocated for infrastructure development. According to a Council of Ministers press release on 8 October 2021, of the total projects, 185 projects are ongoing which demands about US$5.8 billion, while another 488 projects are new and require a budget of US$3.3 bil...
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Legal Distancing Between Buildings & Pavements Based on Construction Types
- 11 October 2021
By law, all constructions with access roads adjacent to expressways, national or provincial roads are required to spare distance from the construction to the pavement to a certain extent, depending on the size and type of construction. According to the Road Law 2014, a spare distance between the buildings and the pavement is determined as follows: 1. Construction of buildings such as gas sta...
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Cambodia, Thailand to Temporarily Open New Stueng Bat-Ban Nong Ian Checkpoint Soon
- 11 October 2021
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to temporarily open the new Stung Bot- Ban Nong Ian border checkpoint soon connecting Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province to Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province. According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport' spokesman HE Vasim Sorya on 11 October, the plan to open this checkpoint is to boost trade between the two countries, through which only containers tru...
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What Type of Constructions Does Not a Permit?
- 8 October 2021
After the implementation of the Construction Law in 2019, almost all kinds of construction or demolition works must request a permit or permission from the competent authorities to ensure safety and public order. However, according to Sub-Decree No. 224 on the construction permit, there are some exceptions as follow: • Ground floor construction with a total floor area of less than or equal t...
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Understanding the Legal Ratio Between Building Height & Land Size
- 7 October 2021
Most people may mistakenly think that if they own a plot of land, they can construct a house or a building as high as they want if the structures remain within their land border. However, doing so is illegal by law. The number of floors allowed for one building is dependent on the size of the land plot owned. Sub-Decree No. 42 on the Urban Planning of the Capital, Cities and Towns, dated April ...
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Crucial Legal Documents Required Before Applying for Construction Permit
- 6 October 2021
To apply for a construction permit, there are several necessary documents required such as architectural design, master plan, and a land title deed, among others. However, there are three types of crucial contracts that the owner or real estate developer must sign in front of competent authorities before obtaining the construction permit. 1. Construction Contract This contract is different fro...
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GDT Extends Property Tax Payment Deadline to End of October
- 29 September 2021
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has extended the deadline for property tax payment for 2021 from 30 September to 31 October 2021. According to the announcement issued on 28 September 2021, this extension is to give more time to many property owners who have not yet declared their tax. GDT also urged those who have not paid their tax to do so to avoid fines and punishment in accordan...
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Tboung Khmum Authority Issues New Regulations Strengthening Land Use & Construction
- 22 September 2021
The Tbong Khmum Provincial Administration has issued four new regulations to strengthen control over all construction works, landfilling activities, and especially the divided land plot businesses within the province. According to the announcement dated 22 September 2021, the new regulations were issued after the administration found that some people were using land and building constructions t...
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Gov’t Grants 172-hectares of Reclassified Forest Land to Real Estate Firm
- 20 September 2021
The Cambodian government has reclassified 172 hectares of state-owned public land in Siem Reap’s Banteay Srei district to grant to a well-known local real estate developer. The decision to grant the land was made by a sub-decree signed by Samdech Hun Sen on July 23, 2021. Through the sub-decree, the government decided to grant the newly-reclassified 172 hectares of land in Romchek village, R...
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