A member of the Housing Committee in the Egyptian Parliament, Hani Shadata, announced that there are new proposed amendments to the Building Violations Settlement Law. These amendments came after a meeting between the Minister of Local Development and Environment, Manal Awad, and the Local Development Committee in the Parliament. The proposed changes aim to provide more flexibility and relief to citizens who have built properties without proper permits.
According to Shadata, one of the key amendments is allowing settlement on garages in specific cases and allowing settlement in archaeological areas with certain controls and conditions. This move is expected to help many citizens who have been struggling with building violations. The proposed amendments also include completing construction work and pouring roof slabs, as well as granting exemptions from the condition of finishing facades.
Shadata further explained that another proposed change is to accept a structural safety report from a union engineer instead of a consultant to reduce financial burdens. This change aims to make it easier for citizens to settle their building violations. Additionally, the proposed amendments allow property owners to settle their violations and offer a 50% discount on settlement fees for holders of Takaful and Karama cards and irregular workers.
The proposed amendments have been welcomed by many citizens who have been struggling with building violations. The law aims to provide a second chance for those who have built properties without proper permits. According to Shadata, the committee is also pushing to extend the settlement period, particularly with regard to aerial photography that was set for October 15, 2023.
The proposed changes to the Building Violations Settlement Law are expected to bring significant relief to many citizens. The law has been a major concern for many property owners who have been struggling with building violations. With the proposed amendments, citizens will have an easier time settling their violations and obtaining the necessary permits.
Shadata emphasized that the proposed amendments aim to simplify the settlement process and reduce the financial burden on citizens. The committee is working to finalize the proposed changes and present them to the Parliament for approval. If approved, the new amendments will provide a much-needed relief to citizens who have been struggling with building violations.
The proposed amendments to the Building Violations Settlement Law are part of the Egyptian government's efforts to provide more flexibility and relief to citizens. The law aims to encourage citizens to settle their building violations and obtain the necessary permits. With the proposed changes, citizens will have an easier time settling their violations and obtaining the necessary permits.
Key points
- A 50% discount on settlement fees for holders of Takaful and Karama cards and irregular workers is among the proposed amendments.
