Background
The provincial administration of Ratanakiri, through its Department of Land Management, Urban Planning, Construction, and Cadastre, has conducted a formal land registration of community land belonging to the Kroeng indigenous minority group. This action corresponds with Cambodia’s land administration and customary land tenure recognition frameworks.
Scope of Application
The registration applies specifically to community land parcel number 017, covering an area of 6.8410 hectares located in Oin village, Ta Lav commune, Andoung Meas district, Ratanakiri province. The land is officially registered as communal property of the Kroeng indigenous minority residing in Chan village, Ta Vaeng Leu commune, Ta Vaeng district.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The community land was registered under the technical procedures of cadastral measurement and land registration law, confirming the collective ownership status of the indigenous community. The registered land is managed by the head of the Kroeng indigenous community in the defined locality, ensuring formal recognition and stewardship at the community level.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This registration sets a precedent for recognition of indigenous community land rights in accordance with Cambodian land laws, which holds implications for land use planning, land dispute resolution, and local governance. Investors and businesses engaging in projects in indigenous areas must take account of formally registered community land parcels to ensure compliance with land tenure laws and respect for indigenous rights.
Official Source
Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC): https://mlmupc.gov.kh/
Original announcement on MLMUPC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mlmupc.pressteam/posts/pfbid02orKegiL9rDvzhsYdaCp6zWCGQpB6CkZjzbPafPVqPXcgrrWdNZfrdZ8JmhVKMrQFl
