Uzbek Senate reviews 68.6 billion soum fines for construction violations

October 3, 2026 at 01:35 PM2 min

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Uzbekistan's Senate reviewed results of a parliamentary inquiry into corruption prevention in the construction sector at its 20th plenary session. The inquiry identified 1,650 violations and 1,100 unauthorized buildings, leading to 624 administrative measures and fines totaling 68.6 billion soums. The Ministry of Construction was tasked with strengthening oversight and digital control mechanisms.

Key Facts

The Senate reviewed the parliamentary inquiry results at its 20th plenary session.
Functional corruption risk assessment identified 95 low, 10 medium, and 1 high risk areas.
State architectural control detected 1,650 violations and 1,100 unauthorized buildings.
Administrative measures were applied in 624 cases, with fines totaling 68.6 billion soums.
The 'Shaffof Qurilish' national information system was integrated with Notarius, E-ma'muriy ish, Adolat, and UzKad systems.

Corruption Risk Assessment

The parliamentary inquiry examined corruption risk assessment, conflict of interest management, public procurement transparency, state architectural control, and sector digitalization within the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services. Functional corruption risk assessment identified 95 low, 10 medium, and 1 high risk areas. The Ministry was tasked with regular reassessment of corruption risks, strengthening control in high-risk areas, and analyzing conflict of interest declarations.

Violations and Penalties

State architectural control measures detected 1,650 violations and 1,100 unauthorized buildings and structures. Administrative measures were applied in 624 cases, with total fines amounting to 68.6 billion soums. The 'Shaffof Qurilish' national information system was equipped with an automated system for detecting and eliminating unauthorized buildings. The system was integrated with Notarius, E-ma'muriy ish, Adolat, and UzKad information systems.

Procurement and Regulatory Reforms

Use of the 'Masofaviy audit' mechanism in public procurement prevented violations in tenders worth 3 billion soums. Materials on illegal materials worth 869.5 million soums were sent to law enforcement agencies. The Ministry revised 105 outdated normative-technical documents and transferred 76 documents from mandatory to recommendatory status. The Senate adopted a relevant decision following the discussion.