Developer fined 88 million soums for damaging graves at Botkin Cemetery
In Tashkent, a construction company was fined 200 BCA (88 million soums) after damaging graves at the Botkin Cemetery. This was reported by the capital's territorial inspection for control in the sphere of construction and housing and communal services. The reason for the inspection was social media reports about damage to the cemetery wall during construction work. Inspectors examined the situation together with representatives of other organizations. […]
Developer Fined 88 Million Sums for Damaging Graves at Botkin Cemetery
In Tashkent, a construction company was fined 200 BCA, or 88 million sums, after graves were damaged at the Botkin Cemetery. This was reported by the capital's territorial inspection for control in the sphere of construction and housing and communal services.
The basis for the inspection was social media posts about damage to the cemetery wall during construction work. Inspectors, together with representatives of other organizations, assessed the situation on site.
The incident occurred in the Sultonalikhon Mashkhadiy mahalla of the Yashnabad district. Excavation work was being carried out on the territory of a business site to construct an additional building.
The inspection established that construction had begun without the required permits and in violation of urban planning regulations. According to the inspection, due to the carelessness of the builders, the cemetery wall and several graves were damaged.
Construction work has now been suspended. An administrative fine of 200 BCA, which amounts to 88 million sums, was imposed on the organization.