Azerbaijan, Baku, Feb. 23 / Trend , U.Ismayilova/
In one month, land sales in Azerbaijan will only be conducted via tenders and auctions, State Land and Cartography Committee Chief Advisor Rafig Suleymanov said.
"The committee finished preparatory activities to hold auctions and tenders to sell land in Azerbaijani municipalities," Suleymanov said.
A special tender commission comprising 5 individuals has been established to run the process, he said.
"The commission will continue to increase in size depending on the volume of work," he added.
Tender documents, stamps and seals have been drafted and approved by the committee.
The committee has completed educational seminars in 8 regional municipalities to become familiar with the new procedures. The commission will include representatives of the committee, municipal authorities and a public representative to ensure transparency.
Azerbaijan's total area is 8.64 million hectares.
A total of 2.32 million hectares, or 23.5 percent, are managed by municipalities.
Under a presidential decree dated Dec. 10, lands of local authorities will be sold through auctions. The committee for was empowered to conduct them. Previously, municipalities handled the sales.
The contract with the winner of the auction/tender is usually signed no later than 20 days after the event in accordance with civil and land legislation.
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