Regulation on the organisation of dehkan farming in the Republic of Tajikistan (No. 699 of 1993). Country/Territory Tajikistan Document type Regulation Date 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil Keyword Land reform Authorization/permit Dispute settlement Agricultural development Land tenure Ownership Geographical area Asia, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia Abstract The present Regulation lays down basic rules for the creation and operation of "dehkan" (private) farms, especially with regard to the allocation and use of land. Citizens have the right to leave collective farms and to start private farms. The size of the farm shall be decided by the Executive Committee of the Regional Soviet in each single case. The persons who wish to start a private farm shall apply to the Executive Committee for the allocation of land. Full text English