Royal Decree 128/2008 Declaring Public Benefit Status to the Dam Project to Protect Against Flood Risks in Amerat Heights in the Governorate of Muscat (B15)

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We, Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman

after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State promulgated by Royal Decree 101/96,

and the Law on the Expropriation for Public Benefit promulgated by Royal Decree 64/78,

and in pursuance of public interest,

have decreed as follows

Article I

The dam project to protect against flood risks in Amerat Heights in the Governorate of Muscat (B15) specified in the attached note and masterplan is hereby deemed a public benefit project.

Article II

The competent entities may seize, through direct execution, real estate and land necessary for the project, and all establishments on them, in accordance with the provisions of the aforementioned Law on the Expropriation for Public Benefit.

Article III

This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the date of its issuance.

Issued on: 24 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1429
Corresponding to: 23 November 2008

Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman

Published in Official Gazette 876 issued on 1 December 2008.