President Kais Saied has ordered a thorough inventory of state properties to ensure they are managed appropriately. He addressed unauthorized land use, legislative changes to benefit community companies, and past failures in land survey projects, all aimed at ensuring proper usage and social equity in land ownership.
On Tuesday afternoon, President Kais Saied of Tunisia directed a thorough inventory of all state properties during a meeting with Minister of State Property and Land Affairs, Wajdi Hedhili. This initiative seeks to ensure that these properties, which rightfully belong to the Tunisian people, are properly accounted for and managed.
The President underscored instances where luxurious palaces have been constructed on state-owned properties without appropriate authorization, particularly citing cases in the governorates of Bizerte and Ariana. It is concerning that individuals who unlawfully seized these properties frequently present themselves as proponents of the rule of law through various media channels.
Additionally, President Saied discussed legislation that prioritizes granting state lands to community-focused company entrepreneurs, which aims to foster economic prosperity and provide job opportunities for the unemployed populace.
Discussions also involved a draft law regarding the sale of state property to the “Société Nationale Immobilière de Tunisie” (SNIT) and the “Société de promotion des logements sociaux” (SPROLS) at a nominal fee of one dinar, a measure intended to minimize acquisition costs, thereby reinforcing the state’s social policies.
Furthermore, the President reminisced about a national land survey project from the mid-1970s that was ultimately abandoned despite financial allocations intended to support it. This cessation was purportedly to conceal numerous violations, especially those associated with agricultural state lands.
He pointed out that subsequent land grabs, presented under a façade of legality, involved transferring ownership of various properties from public to private ownership for negligible costs, evolving from a symbolic millime to a symbolic dinar.
In summary, President Kais Saied has mandated a comprehensive inventory of state properties to ensure accountability and proper management on behalf of the Tunisian populace. He highlighted past violations related to unauthorized property developments and emphasized legislative initiatives aimed at promoting community entrepreneurship and social equity.
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