On Monday a group of residents if Shamkir region held press conference in the Institute for Reporters Freedom and Safety where they alleged a violation of their property rights.
Farmers complain of unfair compensation for the alienation of their lands and other property in connection with the construction of Shamkir reservoir.
Forty five of 53 landowners appealed to the public association "Legal professionals." The head of the NGO, Tagi Huseynov, said that the process of alienation of their lands was conducted in violation of the law.
Thus, citizens were not sent formal notice of redemption of land expropriation and conditions. In February 2009, the regional executive committee was formed to assess the property, but the people learned about repurchasing their land only in March and April, when construction began. According to residents, the government is motivated it by the fact that the head of state should take part in the ceremony of groundbreaking for the reservoir.
Paying of compensation began only in summer 2010, with the rate of 50 manat per 0.1 ha, while the market value of the land in this area is 500-1200 AZN.
Under the law, citizens have to pay compensation in accordance with market prices, and an additional 10% surcharge. According to the presidential decree of December 26, 2007, a further 20% increase is assumed from the Reserve Fund of the President.
Jeyhun Mamedov , a villager of Seyfali, said that for over 0.19 hectares, he received a total of 1385 manats, while he was taking from this section 10.9 tons of potatoes and onions.
Another villager Ikram Hasanov said that for 0, 21, and 30 hectares of walnut trees, he received a total of 2,700 manat. Thus, for each tree yielding 100-150 kg. of nuts he was paid only 90 AZN. According to human rights activist Huseynov, at market prices, the farmer was to receive 297,000 manats.
Tavakkul Jalilov from the village of Narimanly and other residents reported that most of fruit trees aged less than 5 years were evaluated only at one manat.
Local people also reported that they have not signed any contracts for the sale. According to them, the owners were offered to sign acts on seizure of property - land, trees, outbuildings and an assessment of their value. However, local residents were told that the value of the property will be estimated in Baku.
The lawyer Huseynov said that the NGO "Legal professionals" will assist the cheated landowners to b ring an action against the the JSC "Irrigation and Water Management", owner building the Shamkir reservoir, and resident will demand the fair compensation.
Local residents believe that the state had allocated sufficient funds, but the money was misappropriated. In connection with this, the residents sent an appeal to President Ilham Aliyev to restore justice.
Being asked to comment on the allegations, the JSC "Irrigation and Water Management," said the expropriation was carried out on the basis of the then law and the amount of compensation had been agreed, and the money was transferred to the accounts noted by the owners.
Subsequently, amendments were made in the law, but the law is not retroactive, said a representative of the "Irrigation and Water Management" , who wished to remain anonymous. —06C-
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