Illegal Construction
The new law widens the scope for the state’s reconciliation with citizens responsible for building violations, including the possibility to reconcile with buildings that exceed the height specified by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Egypt has taken serious and important steps to address the phenomenon of encroachment on agricultural lands, with the aim of preserving the agricultural lands for the future generations.
Inaugurating 13,800 housing units as alternative for those living in unsafe areas, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has made strong remarks regarding illegal building on agricultural lands.
Unplanned random construction in Egypt represents around 50 percent of buildings at all cities and villages, Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli said.
Sisi has reviewed the mechanism of issuing construction permits and suggestions to deal with illegal construction.
The House of Representatives will discuss in its general assembly on Sunday the law drafted by the government.
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