In the Urgench District of Uzbekistan, entrepreneur Shokhrukhkhon Kadyrov has been held administratively liable for posting an advertisement on social media about selling Khorezm plov at a discounted price. According to court documents, he announced the sale of plov for 7,000 soums from February 2 to 4, 2026, but did not obtain the necessary permit for such an event, claiming he was unaware of the requirement.

Kadyrov stated that he sold cheap plov for only two days to attract customers, offering bread, tea, and salad along with the plov for 7,000 soums, with no conflicts arising. He emphasized his lack of knowledge about needing a permit, highlighting potential gaps in regulatory awareness among small business owners in Uzbekistan.

By a decision of the Urgench District Court on March 17, Shokhrukhkhon Kadyrov was found guilty of violating the rules for conducting mass events (Article 200-1 of the Administrative Responsibility Code) and fined 5 basic calculation amounts — 2.06 million soums. The court document does not specify which authority or on what basis the permit should have been obtained, raising questions about the clarity and transparency of local regulations.

This case underscores the bureaucratic challenges faced by small entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan, where unclear permit requirements can lead to unexpected fines. Such incidents may create additional hurdles for business development and reflect broader issues in the regulatory environment, potentially discouraging entrepreneurial initiatives in the region.

Source: kun.uz