A legislative proposal submitted for public discussion on October 31 mandates that any demolition of buildings located on state-owned land within community boundaries must receive approval from the State Property Management Committee, reports Factor.am .
The justification states that these buildings may either be officially assigned to the committee or not formally transferred, yet the committee remains responsible for coordinating their efficient management.
“There is currently no regulation authorizing the committee to approve demolitions, and the government, though empowered to formulate and implement state property policy, is, under current law, effectively prevented from making decisions to approve such demolitions. This poses technical and legal challenges to the effective use of state property,” the proposal reads.
The bill argues that current legal gaps hinder the state’s ability to manage its property efficiently. By requiring formal approval, the government aims to eliminate legal and technical obstacles during demolition and ensure state property is used optimally.
The draft emphasizes that the changes will improve coordination between the committee and the government in managing and repurposing state assets.
