Judges Rule for Fair Land Compensation
The Minister of State for Legal Affairs, Fayez Al-Qudah, confirmed that the government's decision regarding the expropriation of lands for the Aqaba Railway Project and the expansion of the Arab Potash Company complies with the Real Estate Ownership Law. He emphasized that landowners will receive full and fair compensation that includes the value of the land, crops, and permanent structures. He clarified that the expropriated lands include approximately 3,500 dunums for the benefit of the Arab Potash Company out of a total of 390,000 dunums in the Jordan Valley, as well as a few lands for the Aqaba Railway Project, in a manner that does not significantly impact agricultural productivity. The government has offered farmers two options: full monetary compensation or land exchange with similar agricultural lands from the same area that have been reclaimed and are ready for use. Al-Qudah also confirmed that compensation will not be calculated based on the administrative price but will be estimated by expert committees, with the right to appeal in court. The system aims to strike a balance between the public interest and farmers' rights, ensuring fair and comprehensive compensation to maintain agricultural continuity and support the national economy.
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