3 May 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, the buildings in question were constructed over 60 years ago and were erected on legally acquired land and as per occupant in good faith;
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3 May 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, Article 40 (4) provides that compensation may be paid to occupants in good faith for land acquired from owners who may not hold titles to the land;
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3 May 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, some of the buildings demolished were located more than 20 metres from the road reserve. Therefore, were not eligible for demolition or eviction;
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3 May 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, the demolition and eviction has rendered those residents squatters and deprived them of their means of livelihood as it serves as a source of accessing education and health services;
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3 May 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, the matter is urgent and requires immediate intervention from the respective Government agencies;
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3 May 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, efforts to resolve the matter with the respective authorities have been futile;
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3 May 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, the matter in respect of which this Petition is made is not pending before any court of law.
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3 May 2018 in National Assembly:
Therefore, your humble petitioners pray that the National Assembly, through the Departmental Committee on Lands –
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3 May 2018 in National Assembly:
(i) Recommends compensation for the affected property and land owners and some token for occupant in good faith to express Government will for social justice; and,
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3 May 2018 in National Assembly:
(ii) Recommends establishment of a committee of the affected persons at location level to identify the affected persons to ensure that the petitioners’ plight is addressed.
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