The Milli Majlis (National Assembly) has approved at first reading legislation to improve the rules for acquiring land for state needs.
“Operative Information Center-OMM” reports that draft amendments to the Civil Code and the law “On the Acquisition of Land for State Needs” were discussed at today’s plenary session of parliament.
The bill was prepared to support the development of transport infrastructure, including metro and railway networks, and ensure the timely and effective implementation of major projects in the sector. It provides a legal basis for the unimpeded implementation of designated strategic state projects involving metro and railway infrastructure.
On Jan. 30, 2025, the President approved the “State Program for the Improvement of Transport Infrastructure in Baku and Surrounding Areas for 2025–2030.” Alongside the renewal of transport fleets, the program includes measures to build, restore and upgrade depots, stations and lines.
The bill aims to improve the legal framework governing the acquisition of land for state needs in Azerbaijan. In particular, it seeks to ensure that legal mechanisms are applied more clearly and consistently, in line with best practices, when land is acquired for the construction, restoration and upgrading of transport and communications infrastructure, including tunnels, metro tunnels, railways, metro and tram lines, stations and depots.
The proposed amendments are intended to accelerate major transport and communications projects across the country, particularly the expansion of metro and railway infrastructure; ensure legal certainty and transparency in the land acquisition process; and balance state and public interests within the framework of the law.
Following debate, lawmakers put the bill to a vote and approved it at first reading.
