Background
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has provided details on the legal and technical status of Tuol Kouk Ampil, an archeological land site located in Preyng Chour village, Phnom Lieb commune, Preah Netr Preah district, Banteay Meanchey province. The announcement is made in the context of clarifying land registration and ownership to support a dispute-free environment and the completion of land registration processes.
Scope of Application
The update concerns a specific land parcel identified as Tuol Kouk Ampil, an archeological site with a total area of 5,386 square meters. The land parcel is recorded under parcel (plot) number 108. The information applies to the legal status of this parcel as public state land and the allocation of responsibilities among competent ministries in accordance with relevant laws on land administration, cultural heritage, and state property management.
Key Provisions or Decisions
- Tuol Kouk Ampil, with a size of 5,386 square meters and parcel number 108, has been registered as public state land.
- The registration has been carried out using technical land surveying methods (suriyodei) and in accordance with land and cadastral law procedures implemented by the MLMUPC.
- The site is held by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts under the Law on the Protection of Cultural Heritage, reflecting its status as an archeological and cultural heritage site.
- The land and associated state property are subject to management by the Ministry of Economy and Finance under the Law on the Management, Use and Disposal of State Property.
- The clarification is linked to broader efforts to complete land registration, resolve land disputes, and maintain a non-dispute environment.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The designation of Tuol Kouk Ampil as public state land and its allocation to the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts under cultural heritage protection law means the site is subject to state ownership and protection. Any potential use, access, or development related to this parcel must comply with:
- Land and cadastral regulations administered by the MLMUPC for public state land.
- Cultural heritage protection rules under the responsibility of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.
- State property management procedures overseen by the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Private acquisition or development of this parcel is constrained by its status as public state property and as a protected archeological site. Stakeholders operating in the area should recognize the site as a registered public asset and adjust any land-use plans or expectations accordingly.
Official Source
The information is based on an announcement by the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction through its official communication channels.
