Original report from Phnom Penh
28 December 2009
Parliamentarians on Monday began reviewing a controversial draft law that will allow the government to seize private land for development purposes, while opponents say the law will legitimize land-grabs.
The draft law, comprised of 8 chapters and 39 articles, allows state seizure of real estate for the public interest. Private land can be taken for the construction of an airport, bridge or energy grid extension, for example. The law also requires reasonable compensation.
“This law is a base for the government to continue to rebuild and develop infrastructure, waterways, land and air,” said Cheam Yiep, a lawmaker for the ruling Cambodian People's Party. The law will also encourage investment, he said.
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