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

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).