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Premier on demolition of urban houses, expropriation of farmland
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2004-03-05 14:29
Premier Wen Jiabao Friday called for promptly solving problems arising from
the demolition of urban residential buildings and the expropriation of farmland,
in his government work report delivered at the national legislature's annual
session.
"When demolishing urban buildings and relocating their occupants, we must
ensure that overall urban development plans and short-term construction plans
are strictly followed, that the area to be demolished is defined reasonably, and
that the examination and approval procedures are properly applied," the premier
said.
Furthermore, he added, the government must improve the policy for
compensating and relocating displaced inhabitants, and intensify oversight and
inspection. When expropriating farmland, the government must strictly limit the
area expropriated and follow the plan and proper procedures in accordance with
the law.
"We must promptly give affected farmers reasonable compensation to ensure
that their legitimate rights and interests are protected, " he
said.
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