The Prosecutor General's Office called on people not to be indifferent and to report illegal construction in Tashkent.

The Prosecutor General's Office of Uzbekistan has called on citizens to be vigilant and report cases of illegal construction in the capital. A special Telegram bot called "Illegal Construction" (@noqonuniy_qurilish_bot) has been launched for this purpose.

The agency calls on Tashkent residents to immediately report any unauthorized construction through this bot, especially if it occurs near residential buildings, on playgrounds, sports fields, green spaces, or other public spaces.

The Prosecutor General's Office explained that this initiative is aimed at strengthening public oversight, preserving the city's unique architectural appearance, ensuring strict compliance with urban planning regulations, and effectively combating illegal construction.

Citizens are urged "not to remain indifferent to their homes and mahallas" by actively participating in public oversight. "Remember, every plot of land is the property of each of us and our people!" the department emphasized.

It's worth noting that for decades, residents of Tashkent and other cities have expressed dissatisfaction with the development of courtyards, playgrounds, sports fields, and green spaces, the construction of buildings adjacent to existing buildings, the emergence of high-rise buildings instead of promised multi-level parking, and the construction of buildings exceeding the stated number of floors.

Courts and numerous regulatory bodies often ignore the interests of citizens and the pressure exerted on them. Only in rare cases have construction projects been halted thanks to protests or widespread public outcry. In many districts, development plans approved by previous khokims remain in effect.

To date, no decision has been made to revoke all existing permits for development in courtyards and green spaces or to suspend construction already underway.

At the end of July, amid growing discontent among residents over courtyard development, Head of the Presidential Administration Saida Mirziyoyeva visited the Lolazor mahalla in Tashkent.

She acknowledged the citizens' outrage over "construction work that is destroying their beloved courtyards, playgrounds, and sports fields" as justified.

"City spaces allocated for public use should serve only their intended purpose and not be used for the construction of offices or residential buildings," the head of the Presidential Administration stated.

Saida Mirziyoyeva announced that the Prosecutor General's Office will conduct an inventory of such properties throughout Tashkent, and those responsible will be held accountable. She emphasized: "It's important to verify the legality of issued construction permits, compliance with urban planning regulations, and residents' rights. If violations are identified, those responsible must be punished, including imprisonment."

Gazeta previously reported on the situation in the 8th block of the Yunusabad district, where residents have been unsuccessfully trying for a year to have a terrace built at the level of the first-floor windows of a residential building dismantled.