News about settling building violations has been trending online after the Ministry of Local Development announced the details of the appeals process and the required documents.
Settlement Appeals
Dr. Khaled Kassem, Assistant Minister of Local Development, stated that citizens whose settlement applications were rejected have the right to submit an appeal through specialized committees.
He explained that the ministry is simplifying the settlement procedures to legalize cases included under Law No. 187 of 2023, granting the competent committee the authority to request additional documents as needed to make a final decision.
Required Documents for Appeals
The essential documents include proof of the date of the building violation under settlement, such as:
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Dated and certified sale or rental contracts
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Extract from the real estate tax authority
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Proof of utility connections (electricity, water, gas)
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Satellite imagery of the violation
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Engineering reports or previous inspections
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A certificate from the Spatial Variables Unit showing the violation through aerial imagery
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