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ខ្មែរ Laws and Regulation
Review of Draft Law on Payment Guarantee for Four Large-Scale Energy Projects Complete
- 4 June 2021
The National Assembly (NA) Committee has completed the review on four draft laws securing that the government will make payments as agreed to three private firms for investing in four large-scale energy-related projects. These four draft laws will be included in the agenda of the upcoming 6th National Assembly session, according to the NA’s meeting on Thursday 3 June. According to the meetin...
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Phnom Penh City Hall Orders Immediate Demolition of Illegal Construction on River
- 2 June 2021
The Phnom Penh Municipal Administration has ordered the immediate demolition of all illegal fish farms, floating houses, and all unregulated structures on the Tonle Sap River within the boundaries of Phnom Penh. The authorities also stated that non-compliance will result in severe action with no liability for damages. The announcement released today said that there have been a large number of e...
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Battambang Authorities Pledge to Strengthen Crackdowns on State Land Encroachments
- 28 May 2021
The Battambang provincial administration has pledged to closely work with relevant officers to strengthen the crackdown on state land encroachments, especially in the mangrove forest area, according to an officials’ meeting on 27 May. During the meeting, Battambang Governor HE Nguon Rattanak said that the provincial administration has thus far prevented and taken action against plenty of cases....
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Gov’t Mulls Including Sewage & Wastewater Treatment Fees in Water Bills
- 28 May 2021
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is considering including the sewage and wastewater treatment services fee into monthly water bills, perceiving it as a mechanism to help responsible companies maintain sufficient funds to upgrade and manage sewage system more effectively. This is according to the 4th progress discussion on the project between MPWT and relevant officials on 26 Ma...
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Locals Receiving State Land in Koh Kong Must Apply for Permit Prior to Any Developments
- 19 May 2021
Citizens who claim to have obtained state land from protected zones in Koh Kong province must request for a permit before starting to clear the forest or develop any constructions on the land, according to a Botum Sakor District Administration announcement on 18 May. The announcement stated that the locations required for development permits include the land plots given to locals that were take...
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Understanding Property Leasing Contracts in Cambodia Based on the Civil Code
- 18 May 2021
For most people, a property leasing contract is simply an agreement with two parties. However, if the lease is made on a large scale such as to a company or a foreigner, the leasing procedure or contract will require more steps and legal conditions to avoid disputes. Let’s find out. A lease contract is a contract whereby one party allows another party to use and profit from a certain thing for ...
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Kampong Cham Authorities Warn About Severe Legal Action Against Mangrove Forest Encroachment
- 17 May 2021
The Kampong Cham Provincial Administration has ordered relevant officials to prevent any illegal encroachment on mangrove forest land and warned that severe legal action would be taken against the encroachers, according to a meeting of officials on 17 May. The meeting focused on solving the encroachment case on a mangrove forest land plot in the Prek Dambok commune in Srey Santhor district. ...
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Koh Kong Authorities Greenlight Another Sand Mining Business in Kiri Sakor District
- 15 May 2021
The Koh Kong provincial administration has granted a permit to KNPG Investment Co., Ltd to operate a sand mining business in Preaek Khsach commune in Kiri Sakor district. However, the firm must follow a set of guidelines, according to an official meeting on 13 May. The meeting mainly discussed the social and environmental impact of the project. After the discussion, the team decided that the pr...
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Understanding Each Owner’s Rights on Undivided Property
- 11 May 2021
When buying a plot of land or a house together with friends or multiple shareholders, each co-owner has a right to that property based on the number of shares. However, the rights are limited under uncertain conditions, especially when it comes to selling the property or selling your shares. According to the 2001 Land Law and the 2007 Civil Code, and the type of property described above is know...
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Mondulkiri Landowners Instructed to Build Fence or Path Around Lands to Prevent Encroachment
- 10 May 2021
Mondolkiri Provincial Governor Svay Sam Eang has instructed all concessional landowners or companies to build paths or fences around their investment lands to prevent illegal encroachment and unexpected disputes. HE Sam Eang made the statement during a site inspection of the Pacific York Stock Company Limited encroachment case on 9 May. “Marking borders in form of path or fence is very essen...
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