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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.
(Xinhua News Agency March 5, 2004)
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