The law is initiated by the group of MPs of Legislative Chamber to regulate issues of permanent residency in Tashkent city and Tashkent region, as well as ensure legality in this area.

The law envisages to approve list of category of persons – citizens of Uzbekistan, subject to permanent residency in Tashkent city and Tashkent region.

The law allows to receive permanent residency in Tashkent city and Tashkent region to those, who have habitation, purchased in line with the law, and officials, who work in state bodies during their tenure at this position.

High skilled specialists, invited to work to state bodies, will also have right to receive permanent residency in Tashkent city and Tashkent region during their work at this post, etc.

Senators noted that the law will help to ensure objective consideration of applications of citizens for permanent residency and abolish abuses, as well as ensure order of law and public security in Tashkent region.