Tashkent Hokimiyat Comments on ORIGINAL LYUKS SERVIS Project

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — The Tashkent Hokimiyat has commented on the construction of a residential complex being developed by ORIGINAL LYUKS SERVIS LLC in the Sergeli district, saying the issue is under the personal supervision of the city's hokim.

According to the city administration, the review was prompted by complaints from citizens who had signed contracts to purchase apartments in the residential complex located at 46A Bishkent Street in the Kushkurgan mahalla.

On the instructions of the Tashkent hokim, an internal review was conducted to examine the project's documentation and implementation. The review found that the 13,051-square-metre land plot was leased to the developer in 2021. A construction permit was issued in October 2022, the conclusion of the working body of the Architectural and Urban Planning Council was issued on 22 September 2023, and the detailed design documentation was registered with the territorial construction supervision authorities on 29 July 2024.

The Hokimiyat stressed that it is not a party to contracts between citizens and the developer. Issues related to construction deadlines, apartment handovers, refunds, compensation for damages and the fulfilment of other contractual obligations are civil law matters and must be resolved in accordance with the law, including through the courts.

At the same time, the city authorities said they recognize the concerns of citizens who invested in the housing project. At the initiative of the Hokimiyat, a meeting was held with apartment buyers, representatives of the construction company, the prosecutor's office, state construction supervision authorities and other relevant agencies.

The review found that the project was approximately 53% complete.

During the meeting, buyers raised questions about the timeline for completing construction and handing over the apartments, sources of further project financing, the company's loan and collateral obligations, and existing restrictions.

Following the discussions, the developer undertook to present a detailed schedule for fulfilling its obligations in the near future, including completing construction, preparing the required documentation and handing over the apartments to buyers. The schedule will be displayed publicly at the construction site.

The Hokimiyat said the issue will be reviewed again at a follow-up meeting involving homebuyers, the developer, the bank, law enforcement agencies and other relevant authorities. The meeting is expected to present the project schedule, information on financing sources and measures to fulfil the developer's obligations to citizens.

The city administration said it will continue, within its authority, to facilitate cooperation between citizens, the developer, the bank and relevant government bodies, and will keep the public informed of further developments.

The Hokimiyat also noted that the existence of construction permits and project documentation does not in itself guarantee that a developer will fulfil its contractual obligations. It advised citizens to carefully review contract terms, project timelines, the developer's financial position, business reputation and track record before deciding to purchase property.