“Don’t rush to complain on social media”: Architecture Committee explains what to do when developers breach contracts

Nizom Mirzozoda, Chairman of Tajikistan's Committee for Architecture and Construction, clarified the agency's role in handling disputes between residents and developers, stating that the committee does not mediate civil-law disagreements. His remarks came as complaints from residents about construction companies failing to fulfill contractual obligations, such as completing replacement housing after accepting payments, have increased.

Mirzozoda explained that while the committee is responsible for state examinations, monitoring construction quality, issuing permits, and ensuring compliance with building regulations, private transactions and contract terms fall outside its purview. "The Committee for Architecture and Construction conducts examinations, monitors quality, issues construction permits and ensures that new buildings comply with established standards. However, our agency is not involved in private transactions, and the terms of contracts do not fall within our authority," he stated during a July 9 news conference.

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The Committee for Architecture and Construction conducts examinations, monitors quality, issues construction permits and ensures that new buildings comply with established standards. However, our agency is not involved in private transactions, and the terms of contracts do not fall within our authority.

He urged citizens to utilize available legal channels rather than immediately resorting to social media for complaints. Mirzozoda reminded potential buyers about Dushanbe's unified online platform, Memor.pro, where they can verify the legality of apartment building projects by checking for construction permits and examination findings. This platform aims to help buyers assess projects before signing agreements.

Despite the committee's limited role in private disputes, inspections revealed significant issues. In the first half of 2026, 3,770 violations were identified across 1,178 construction sites operated by 455 companies nationwide. Consequently, 90 construction company executives faced administrative liability and were fined a total of 300,254 somoni. Meanwhile, Tajikistan has commissioned 31,377 facilities as part of preparations for its independence anniversary, exceeding the initial target by 6.3%. Construction continues at an additional 1,412 sites, with a projected total of 32,789 commissioned facilities.

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The Committee for Architecture and Construction conducts examinations, monitors quality, issues construction permits and ensures that new buildings comply with established standards. However, our agency is not involved in private transactions, and the terms of contracts do not fall within our authority.