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ខ្មែរ Laws and Regulation
Apsara Authority Warns Locals to Stop Land Selling Transactions in Angkor Protected Area
- 1 April 2021
The Apsara Authority has repeatedly warned the public to immediately cease any land buying and selling transactions in the Angkor heritage protected site or face legal action. The Authority issued the warning letter on 01 April after discovering a Facebook page posting contents selling land plots in the Angkor protected area. “The purchase and sale of land in the Angkor area are prohibited a...
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Three Communes Extracted from Kampot Province to Form New Bokor City
- 30 March 2021
The government has decided to take three communes from Tuek Chhou district in Kampot province to form a new Bokor City’ according to a sub-decree issued on 16 March. The three communes include Boeng Tuk, Koh Toch, and Prek Tnout communes, which will be converted into Sangkats. Meanwhile, according to the sub-decree, the administration of the city will be formed later based on the Law on Comm...
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More Land Encroachment Found in Mondulkiri, Governor Warns of Severe Legal Action
- 29 March 2021
The Mondulkiri Provincial Administration has discovered more land encroachment activities along the Cambodia-Vietnam border and warned it will crack down on those encroachers without exception. Mondulkiri Governor Svay Sam Eang said during the borderline inspection on 27 March that the officials have found some people encroaching on state land in Phnom Nam Lyr Wildlife Sanctuary. “We have be...
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Preaek Pra Canal Land Encroachers Warned With Legal Action
- 27 March 2021
The Chbar Ampov District Administration has warned about taking legal action against those who continue to build properties on both sides of the Preaek Pra canal in Sangkat Preaek Pra and Sangkat Prek Thmey after many soft warnings have been issued. According to the warning letter issued on 24 March, the objective of stopping this encroachment is to ease the water flow of the canal, which plays...
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Gov’t Urges Building owners to Not Terminate Tenant Contracts for Late Payment
- 26 March 2021
The Cambodian government has called on all building owners to not terminate contracts or evict tenants in case they are unable to pay their rent during the COVID-19 crisis. According to the official statement released on 25 March, the request also refers to the landlords of business buildings and factories. Both landlords and tenants shall negotiate to delay payment and, if possible, shall a...
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Gov’t Extends Tourism-Related Business Tax Exemption for Three More Months
- 26 March 2021
The government has decided to extend the tax exemption for the tourism, hospitality, and aviation businesses in seven target provinces until June this year. According to the government statement issued on 25 March, the seven target provinces include Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Kep, Kampot, Bavet, and Poipet. However, these businesses still have to file a tax return form through the...
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Let’s Find Out! EP68: Why is it Necessary to Inspect and Verify Construction Works?
- 25 March 2021
<div class="youtube"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2SenzZGGpc </div> The inspection and verification of construction work by a professional or a licensed certifier firm is legally required before starting to build or demolish any construction work. Why is it necessary to inspect and verify construction? What types of constructions are required to be inspected and verifi...
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361 Construction Inspectors Given Policing Powers
- 25 March 2021
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) and the Ministry of Justice have issued an inter-ministerial decision giving limited judicial police powers to 361 building inspectors for more effective construction law implementation. According to the decision dated 18 February 2021, all 361 officials must perform their duties under the Construction Law, Criminal Code....
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Koh Kong Land Encroacher Comes Forward After Calls
- 22 March 2021
Following recent calls from the government regarding the illegal landfilling activities at a public canal in Tuol Korki Krom village in Koh Kong province, the encroacher has finally come forward to resolve the situation, according to an announcement by the Koh Kong administration. The source stated that the illegal landfilling activities have damaged 4,000 square metres of public mangrove fores...
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Kampong Chhnang Land Department Warns Public to be Cautious of Online Real Estate Agent
- 22 March 2021
The Kampong Chhnang Provincial Department of Land Management, Urban Planning, Construction and Cadastral Department has issued a statement informing the public to be careful about a Facebook page named "Dara Panha Real Estate" which posts content selling unregistered land plots. According to the statement released on 21 March, the land plots that the page is trying to sell are located in Villag...
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