Article 34. Protection of the Interests of the Owner in Case of Lawful Termination of His Right

Termination of the rights of an owner due to a decision on the withdrawal of a land plot on which a house, other buildings, structures, or plantings are located, or due to another decision of a state body not directly aimed at withdrawal of the ownerʼs property, shall only be permitted in cases and under procedures established by the legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan. In such cases, the damage caused by the termination of property rights shall be fully compensated to the owner.

If the owner disagrees, the decision leading to the termination of ownership rights shall not be enforced until the dispute is resolved by the court. All matters relating to compensation for damages caused to the owner shall also be resolved in the course of the dispute.

Seizure of the ownerʼs property by the State in order to recover debts may only be permitted in cases and under procedures established by the legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and only when such recovery is directed at that property, as well as in cases of requisition and confiscation.

In the event of natural disasters, catastrophes, epidemics, epizootics, or other extraordinary circumstances, property may be compulsorily seized from the owner for the benefit of society by decision of the state authority, under the procedure and conditions established by the legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan, with compensation of its value.

In cases provided for by the legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan, property may be confiscated by decision of the court.