We, Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of Royal Decree 26/75 Issuing the Law Governing the Administrative Apparatus of the State and its amendments,
and Royal Decree 64/78 Issuing the Law on the Expropriation for Public Benefit and its amendements,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
The project for the redevelopment of the Hajra area in the Wilayat of Sohar as specified in the attached note and masterplan is hereby deemed a public benefit project.
Article II
The competent entities may seize land and real estate necessary for the mentioned project, and all establishments on them, in accordance with the provisions of the mentioned Law on the Expropriation for Public Benefit.
Article III
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force from the date of its issuance.
Issued on: 30 Muharram 1409
Corresponding to: 12 September 1988
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 391 issued on 15 September 1988.
Note on Declaring Public Benefit Status for the Hajra Area Replanning Project in the Wilayat of Sohar
Within the framework of the royal interest in the redevelopment of the Hajra area in the Wilayat of Sohar, the Diwan of Royal Court has prepared a masterplan for the project in accordance with modern plans, with the aim of enhancing the overall appearance of the area and providing citizens with the opportunity to rebuild their homes in a modern style, while respecting the Islamic and Omani architectural character, as well as introducing the necessary services and creating recreational spaces, green areas in the form of public parks, and commercial markets.
The implementation of the project requires that public benefit status be declared to it in order to expropriate the land and real estate obstructing its path, in accordance with the provisions of the law and on the basis of the planning drawings approved by the Ministry of Housing.
Minister of Housing
Note: The plans mentioned in this royal decree were not published in the Official Gazette.