Decree Law No. 8 of 1970 on the expropriation of lands for public benefits and utilities. País/Territorio Bahrein Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1970 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Tierra y suelos Palabra clave Expropiación Propiedad común Solución de controversias Tenencia de tierras Manejo de tierras Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Derecho de uso Subdivisión de tierras Área geográphica Asia, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Asia Occidental Entry into force notes This Decree Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette Resumen This Decree Law is composed of 12 articles. Article 1 gives terms and definitions. Articles 2 to 11 deal with the following matters: expropriation of lands for public benefit and utilities may be comprehensive or partial; procedures of the expropriation; the right of ownership is effective after the publication of the decision of the expropriation of lands in the Official Gazette; compensation for expropriated lands shall be appreciated by a commission appointed by the President of Municipalities and Agriculture Department; measures to be taken in the event of a dispute over land ownership; right of appeal against the decision of the Commission; and, claims and appeals do not stop the expropriation. Texto completo Árabe