DILI, 21 february 2024 (TATOLI) – The Government of Timor-Leste, through the Council of Ministers approved the draft Law Proposal on Measures to Protect Urban Legality.
The draft law proposal was presented by the Minister for Public Works, Samuel Marçal.
“With the legal regime for building and urbanization entering into force, which regulates the licensing of construction and the use of buildings, it is necessary to provide the government with the appropriate legal tools to guarantee the application of this regime,” said in a statement.
Therefore, this draft Law Proposal aims to establish measures to protect urban legality to regulate the necessary administrative acts that guarantee compliance with legislation on the licensing of urban operations and building operations and compliance with territorial management instruments.
This Law Proposal will establish five measures to protect urban legality – embargo, demolition of work, administrative eviction, cessation of use, and legalization procedure – which will allow the Government to act and restore urban legality, taking into account the seriousness of the urban offense and whether or not the work is likely to be legalized.
Journalist: Camilio de Sousa
Editor: Filomeno Martins
