During a meeting of the parliamentary committee on finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, MP Dastan Bekeshev demanded that the supervisory body assess the legality of the actions of the Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing, and Communal Services.
The essence of the complaints against the agency's orders
The parliamentarian pointed to several documents that may contradict current legislation. In particular, he referred to an April order by the head of the Ministry of Construction that limits the opportunities of small businesses.
- A ban on extending permits for pavilions and shops in Bishkek;
- A ban on the installation of electric vehicle charging stations.
Bekeshev emphasized that matters regarding the extension of trading permits in the capital fall under the jurisdiction of the mayor's office, not the ministry. According to him, such decisions lead to the destruction of entrepreneurship.
"Since when does an order stand above the law? This is the destruction of medium and small businesses. I understand if a certain shop causes trouble and citizens complain—then order must be restored. But why close small businesses if they are not bothering anyone?"
The MP noted that he had previously appealed to the prosecutor's office, but the response received did not clarify the situation. He urged the Prosecutor General's Office to investigate not only the actions of entrepreneurs but also the legality of documents issued by officials.
Prosecutor's Office reaction
Kyrgyzstan's Deputy Prosecutor General Zalkar Aknazarov noted during the meeting that each such case requires individual consideration.
