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Resolution No. 221 of 1997 implemeting the general principles and orientations for dispute settlement of the agricultural lands in the southern Provinces.

Country/Territory
Yemen
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 13, 15 July 1997, 6 pp.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Agricultural land Access right Concession Contract/agreement Dispute settlement Institution Land tenure Lease Public land Right of use Subsidy/incentive Transfer
Geographical area
Asia, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on 15 September 1997.
Abstract

This Resolution is composed of 11 articles. The High Committee for Agricultural Dispute-Settlement established by Cabinet Resolution No. 49 of 1990 shall carry out the implementation of this Resolution (art. 1). The aforementioned Committee shall apply the following principles: partnership, consent and amicably are the base of settlement; the State will grant to beneficiaries who has given back the land to the owner signing the concession document prepared by the State a land from Real Estate lands not more than 5 Faddan; beneficiary may combine both ownership and utilization of land; the State may compensate beneficiary by any form of compensation; the State will treat the beneficiary and owner at the same level; and any occupation of any agricultural land by persons or others is to be considered null (art. 2). Requirements for the beneficiary (art. 3). General orientations for the dispute settlement (art. 4). The High Committee will define the relationship between beneficiaries and the State (art. 5). Modes and ways for the confirmation of ownership (art. 6). Practical steps to be taken by the High Committee for the implementation of the general principles and orientations (art. 7). Resolution No. 65 of the Cabinet of 1991 regarding the carrying out of principles and orientations is now abrogated (art. 10).

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