More than 720 multi-storey residential buildings in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, have reportedly been constructed without the necessary approvals from architectural authorities. This information was disclosed by the Minister of Construction and Housing Communal Services, Sherzod Hidoyatov, during a governmental session at the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, amid growing concerns over urban development practices.

Members of parliament raised pressing issues regarding the severe lack of essential infrastructure around newly built residential complexes, including children's playgrounds, sports fields, and adequate vehicle parking. Lawmakers pointed out that several districts completely lack available land plots for such facilities, while construction companies frequently fail to fulfill their contractual obligations to build promised public amenities. *

Responding to these criticisms, the minister acknowledged that prior to the final approval of Tashkent's master plan, land plots were auctioned off and subsequently developed without adhering to proper regulatory frameworks. He noted that all problematic buildings across the republic have undergone a comprehensive inventory, and the General Prosecutor's Office is currently handling these cases.

The ministry emphasized that future commissioning of residential buildings will depend strictly on instrumental structural integrity tests and the establishment of required community infrastructure. Furthermore, authorities have integrated artificial intelligence into the digital project examination system to automatically screen out non-compliant construction applications.

Source: www.gazeta.uz