Background
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) issued a notice on the distribution of immovable property ownership certificates for residents in specified areas of Kien Svay district, Kandal province. The notice also states that existing land possession or immovable property holding certificates in the covered areas will become invalid. The measure is part of the land registration and dispute resolution process implemented by the ministry and relevant land authorities.
Scope of Application
The notice applies to landholders in 12 villages in Kien Svay district, Kandal province, as follows:
- Prek Daung 2 village
- Kampong Svay village
- Kampong Svay 2 village
- Prek Ta Nob village
- Prek Ta Nob 2 village
These five villages are located in Kampong Svay commune. - Prek Traeng village
- Prek Traeng 2 village
- Samraong Kae village
- Samraong Kae 2 village
- Samraong Kae 3 village
These five villages are located in Samraong Thum commune. - Roteang village
- Roteang Tboung village
These two villages are located in Phum Thum commune.
The activities will take place at the Kien Svay district hall, located in Koki village, Koki commune, Kien Svay district, Kandal province.
Key Provisions or Decisions
- Immovable property ownership certificates will be issued to eligible landholders in the designated 12 villages.
- Existing land use or land possession certificates and immovable property holding certificates within the covered areas will become invalid once the new ownership certificates are issued.
- The distribution and related procedures will be conducted from 18 to 24 March 2026 at the Kien Svay district hall.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
Landholders and interested parties in the specified villages should verify their information and participate in the certificate distribution process within the announced period to ensure that their land rights are properly recorded under the new ownership certificates. Any transactions, transfers, or legal arrangements involving affected plots should take into account that prior possession or holding certificates in these areas will no longer be valid once the new ownership titles are issued. Stakeholders should coordinate with local land authorities to confirm documentation requirements and the status of specific parcels.
Official Source
The information is based on an official notice and announcement from the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC), disseminated via the ministry’s public communication channels.
