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Uzbekistan’s Senate Convenes for General Session

Uzbekistan’s Senate Convenes for General Session

14.04.2014

The fourteenth general session of the Senate of Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan opened in the city of Tashkent on April 10, 2014. It was attended by the invited members of the Cabinet of Ministers, heads of ministries and other government agencies, representatives of other institutions and mass media. The session was chaired by Chairman of the Senate I.Sobirov.

The senators started with the consideration of the draft law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On the Introduction of Amendments and Addenda to Certain Articles of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Articles 32, 78, 93, 98, 103 and 117)” that was introduced for deliberation of the parliament by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan as a legislative initiative. The bill was elaborated and approved in accordance with provisions and ideas outlined in the speech of the head of our state at the ceremonial meeting occasioned to the 21st anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan that defined the priority tasks directed at the considerable enhancement of the democratic reforms being spearheaded in the country.

The current amendments and addenda to the Constitution of Uzbekistan are being introduced in order to intensify the democratization process of the system of government and management, to secure a gradual implementation of the principle “From a Strong State to a Robust Civil Society”, bolster the role of both houses of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the system of government and their rights and powers in the realization of strategic tasks in the internal and foreign policy, boost the functions of the supreme legislature and representative bodies of government in overseeing the activities of the Cabinet of Ministers and executive bodies, and raise the liability of the government and local executive bodies for the execution of objectives in the socio-economic development of the nation.

Members of the senate stressed in particular that the law is to become an important factor in the realization of the constitutional principle of the separation of powers into legislative, executive and judicial branches and in the further promotion of the system of checks and balances among them.

The law is of immense significance for the further implementation of the underlying principle in the evolution of our country, “From a Strong State to a Robust Civil Society”, for the formation of a polity that secures a reliable protection of human rights and freedoms and other universal values and norms of democracy, stipulated in the national Constitution.

The institution of parliamentary scrutiny is being introduced into the Basic Law.

Remarkably important in the further development of parliamentarianism, multiparty system and interparty competition, inter-faction struggle, of this critical component of a democratic society is the introduction of a norm to the Constitution envisaging that the nominee for the post of the Prime Minister, during deliberations and approval of his nomination in the parliament, presents an action plan of the government for the near and long-term future.

The bill also envisions the government obligation to present the parliament with annual reports across the most important issues in the socio-economic life of the country.

Members of the upper house underlined the importance of fixing the norms in Article 98 of the Constitution envisaging the clarification and enhancement of the powers and rights of the Cabinet of Ministers.

Notably, the Cabinet is assigned with a responsibility for the conduct of effective economic, social, financial, monetary and credit policies, for the elaboration and implementation of programs for the development of science, culture, education, healthcare and other sectors of economy and social sphere. The Cabinet of Ministers coordinates and directs the work of government and management bodies, ensures oversight of their activities in the order stipulated by the law. The senators noted that these provisions dedicated to securing the independence and responsibility of the Cabinet of Ministers are conditioned by the very logic of Uzbekistan’s political and constitutional evolution.

The role and significance of civic institutions in addressing the most critical challenges in the socio-economic and humanitarian areas are being bolstered to a considerable extent by the amendments to Article 32 of the Constitution. The norm of this Article envisages that the citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan have a right to take part in the affairs of society and state by the means of self-government, referenda and the democratic formation of state bodies, is being added by a norm whereby this right is also realized by promoting and perfecting the public scrutiny over the activities of government bodies.

In order to boost the independence and at the same time the liability of local executive bodies before the representative bodies, Article 103 of the Constitution is being added by a norm that establishes the obligation for the hokims (governors) of the province, district and township mayors to present the relevant Kengash (Council) of People’s Deputies with reports on crucial and pressing issues in the socio-economic development of the region, district or city, and whereby the Kengash of People’s Deputies adopts corresponding decisions.

Senators stressed the special importance of amendments to Article 117 of the Basic Law directed at perfecting the constitutional foundations in the arrangement of activities, functioning and status of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan as an independent constitutional body formed by the parliament. The Constitution fixes the major principles of the activities of the Central Election Commission like independence, legitimacy, collective nature, openness and justice. All this is a significant step toward further democratization of the electoral system.

The members of the Senate who spoke at the session underscored that the provisions of the bill initiated by the head of our state are receiving a high appreciation from foreign political figures and specialists, who note that these novelties meet the most democratic requirements and universal international standards. The bill got approved by the senators.

The upper house members also deliberated on activities of the Senate of Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2013 and adopted a corresponding resolution.

Afterwards, the senators discussed and approved the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On the Introduction of Amendments and Addenda to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan Following the Adoption of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On the Introduction of Amendments and Addenda to Certain Articles of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Articles 32, 78, 93, 98, 103 and 117)””, in accordance with which the norms of the acting legislation are adjusted to the amendments being introduced to the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

During the deliberations of these bills, the lawmakers noted that their approval and the consistent realization of democratic reforms in Uzbekistan constitute a decisive factor in securing stability and sustainable development of the nation. Along with this, the implementation of initiatives of the head of our state aimed at the intensification of democratization in the country and the formation of civil society has an important international significance.

In the context of international developments, the senators stressed that Uzbekistan, like the world community in general, cannot be indifferent to the developments in the Ukraine and around it. Expressing support for the posture outlined in the relevant statements of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs made on 4 and 24 March, the senators stressed that the events underway in the Ukraine that led to the grave complications of situation and to the confrontation that can lead to an even greater escalation of tensions and consequences hard to predict, pose a real threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country, cannot but arouse deep alarm and concern in Uzbekistan.

Members of the upper house conveyed an opinion whereby the resolution of the situation can be seen, first and foremost, in the rejection of application of force and instead in the use of political means and efforts to address the arising issues with peaceful resources, by way of negotiations, building thus on the fundamental norms of international law and the UN Charter.

The legislators considered the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On the Openness of the Activities of Bodies of Government and Management” elaborated in the name of the execution of the Concept of Intensification of Democratic Reforms and Formation of Civil Society in the Country.

It was noted that the bill is dedicated to the further perfection of mechanisms in the realization of constitutional rights of citizens for information concerning the activities of government agencies, to securing the transparency and openness of their activities, as well as to the elevation of liability of government and management bodies and their public officers for the quality of decisions taken. The bill got approved by the senators.

Further on, the members of the Senate deliberated on the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Stock Companies and the Protection of Rights of Shareholders” in a new edition that was elaborated in accordance with the Concept of Intensification of Democratic Reforms and Formation of Civil Society in the Country and the 18 July 2012 Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Measures to Cardinally Improve the Business Environment and Provide for Greater Freedom for Entrepreneurship”.

As it was suggested, the bill is intended for a more clear-cut definition of powers, rights and liability of corporate management bodies and oversight agencies, to boost the role and significance of supervisory boards, general sessions and auditing committees of stock companies with an eye to the practice of application and new realities in the evolution of market relations, to uplift the transparency and accessibility of information regarding the activities of stock companies for all shareholders and potential investors.

According to senators, the law is to facilitate the further democratization of market reforms and liberalization of the activities of stock companies, perfection of the system of corporate management, elevation of the significance and participation of the class of owners in the economy, intensification of competition in the financial markets, and improvement of the investment and business environment in our country. The senators passed the bill.

The lawmakers also considered the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Delinquency Prevention”. It was pointed out during the general session that the bill is directed at refining the normative mechanisms in the prevention of delinquency, raising the effectiveness in the interaction of bodies of delinquency prevention, including law enforcement agencies, ensuring the coordination in their activities, the systemic nature and orderliness of the measures being taken, as well as the unification of numerous law norms regulating the issues related to the prevention of delinquency.

According to representatives of the upper house of the parliament, adoption of this law is to allow for securing the formation of a holistic normative and legal base in delinquency prevention, to facilitate the further consolidation of law and order, the creation of an effective and multilayered system of prevention that ensures the maintenance of law and order, protection of human rights and legitimate interests.

Then, the senators discussed the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the approval of Regulations on Qualification Panels of Judges in a new edition that was elaborated as part of the realization of provisions of the 30 November 2012 presidential decree “On Organizational Measures to Further Improve the Activities of Courts” and the 29 December 2012 Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Improving the Activities of the Supreme Qualification Commission under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for the Selection and Recommendation for the Positions of Judges”.

It was noted during the session that the norms of the Regulations are intended for the further perfection of the system of organizational-legal mechanisms in selection and training nominees for the positions of judges, organization of the activities of qualification boards of judges of all levels, and to cementing the genuine independence of the judiciary.

The senators also considered the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On the Introduction of Amendments and Addenda, and the Staleness of Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan”, which is dedicated primarily to further improve the acting legislation in the socio-economic, socio-political and judicial spheres.

The bill introduces amendments and addenda to a range of laws: “On the Notaries”, “On Communications”, “On the Execution of Judicial Acts and Acts of Other Bodies”, “On State Oversight of the Activities of Corporate Entities”, “On the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan”, “On the Order of Elaboration of Draft Laws and Their Introduction to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan”, “On the Securities Market”, the Criminal and Civil Codes, as well as a number of other acts of legislation.

Further on, the members of the upper house deliberated on the issue of the introduction of amendments to the composition of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan and a respective resolution was adopted.

The senators also heard and approved the report on the activities of the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman) in the year 2013. It was noted that the activities of the Ombudsman last year was directed at the implementation of measures to enhance the parliamentary scrutiny in the compliance of government and management bodies and their public officers with human rights and freedoms and to assist the perfection of legislation on this front.

A range of events have been marshaled to boost the law culture and interaction of civil society institutions with bodies of government and management, law enforcement and judicial agencies, and to improve the mechanism of public control over their activities.

A special significance was attached to the Ombudsman’s consideration of complaints and appeals of citizens concerning infringement on their rights and freedoms and to the adoption of legitimate measures directed at restoring them. The practice of reception of appeals through electronic mail has been expanding in scale lately. Along with this, popular among the residents is another form of appeals, namely, the personal reception of the Ombudsman and staff of his/her Secretariat.

During the deliberations, the senators expressed a range of wishes and recommendations to further improve the activities of the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman).

This ended the first day of the fourteenth general session of the Senate of Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

 

Press Service of the Sena
Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan                                                                                UzA, 11 April 2014

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7.1. Plastic card of legal entity and individual entrepreneur (corporate card) in national currency

7.1.1 Issue of 3-year main/ additional card

80,000 UZS, including VAT

7.1.2 Extension of the validity of main/ additional card

80,000 UZS, including VAT

7.1.3 Reissue of main/ additional card in case of loss/ damage

80,000 UZS, including VAT

7.1.4 Reissue of main /additional card in case of technical malfunction

no commission fee

7.1.5 Penalty for loss/damage of main/ additional card

80,000 UZS, including VAT

7.1.6 Balance replenishment on the special Uzbek Soum card account of legal entity/individual entrepreneur (according to the applicable legislation)

0.5% of the amount transferred

7.1.7 Submission of the statement on money accounting on the corporate card

50,000 UZS, including VAT

7.1.8 Card registration in the stop list

no commission fee

7.1.9 Leasing of payment terminals to trade and service enterprises for accepting payment from UZCARD plastic cards and International payment cards, including:

a) to legal entities

25,000 UZS + VAT (charged monthly, on the first business day of the month following the month of the transaction)

b) to individual entrepreneurs

15,000 UZS + VAT (charged monthly, on the first business day of the month following the month of the transaction)

c) to Home Unit Companies

25,000 UZS + VAT (charged monthly, on the first business day of the month following the month of the transaction)

7.1.10 Processing of HUMO payment cards transactions of trade and service enterprise (acquiring)

0.2% of the transaction amount

7.2 Bank card of legal entity and individual entrepreneur in foreign currency (international)

7.2.1 Issue (emission) of main / additional card

a) Visa Business

UZS 230,000, including VAT

- minimum balance and down payment (unchanged until the card account is closed)

USD 100

b) Visa Business to an individual entrepreneur

UZS 170,000, including VAT

- minimum balance and down payment (unchanged until the card account is closed)

USD 100

c) Masterсard Business

UZS 1,200,000, including VAT

: For MasterCard, if the card currency differs from the transaction currency, the amount of 2% will be temporarily blocked

7.2.2 Reissue of main / additional card (after expiration of the card, to change the client's name, in case of card loss/damage, password loss, suspicion of fraud):

a) Visa Business

UZS 230,000, including VAT

b) Visa Business to an individual entrepreneur

UZS 170,000, including VAT

c) Masterсard Business

UZS 600,000, including VAT

7.2.3 Penalty for loss / damage of main / additional card, and for the card non-return by the client to the bank, including when applying for closing the special card account:

a) Visa Business

UZS 230,000, including VAT

b) Visa Business to an individual entrepreneur

UZS 170,000, including VAT

c) Masterсard Business

UZS 600,000, including VAT

7.2.4 The processing of transactions on cash receipt at terminals or ATMs abroad the Republic of Uzbekistan from the card issued by the National Bank

1% of the amount

7.2.5 Processing of transactions on non-cash payment for goods and services in the infrastructure of another bank (terminal/imprinter/ATM/self-service terminal/Internet, etc.) from the card issued by the National Bank:

a) Visa Business

no commission fee

b) Visa Business to an individual entrepreneur

no commission fee

c) Masterсard Business

No commission fee

Note: For MasterCard, if the card currency differs from the transaction currency, the amount of 2% will be temporarily blocked

7.2.6 Registration of the card in the Global stop list upon the Client's request

no commission fee

7.2.7 Reimbursement of expenses for the withholding by another bank of the card issued by the National Bank

1,15 Basic Estimated Amount, including VAT

7.2.8 Reimbursement of expenses for the transfer by the acquiring bank of the withheld card issued by the National Bank

Postal and telegraph expenses

7.2.9 Submission of an international card account statement on the official letterhead of the Bank

UZS 60,000, including VAT

7.3 For trade and service companies serving clients with cards in foreign currency

7.3.1 Processing of transactions of retailer and service outlet using international cards (VISA, MasterCard, UnionPay International, etc.):

a) Through a POS terminal in a trade and service enterprise and an EPOS terminal (according to an e-commerce project): - for cards issued by NBU JSC;
- for cards issued by other banks of Uzbekistan;
- for cards issued by foreign banks

1% of the transaction amount on the day of receiving coverage from international payment systems;
1.5% of the transaction amount on the day of receiving coverage from international payment systems;
3% of the transaction amount on the day of receiving coverage from international payment systems

b) Via a POS terminal installed in hotels

2.5% of the transaction amount on the day of receiving coverage from international payment systems

7.3.2 Penalty for the recovery of information on transactions against supporting documents submitted by the trade and service company

1% of the transaction amount

7.3.3 Penalty for loss and/or damage of payment terminal which can not be repaired

Actual cost of the terminal + 1,15 Basic Estimated Amount, including VAT

7.3.4 Processing (acquiring) of transactions of trade and service enterprises using HUMO/UZCARD payment system

a) On international cards through the payment system "UzCard"

0,2% of the transaction amount

b) VISA, MasterCard and UPI international cards, through HUMO payment system. When servicing international cards (VISA and MasterCard), a commission of 1.5% is charged from the card account in addition to the commission fee specified in this section. Visa cards issued in the Republic of Uzbekistan are the exception.

1% of the transaction amount. When servicing international cards (VISA and MasterCard), a commission of 1.5% is charged from the card account in addition to the commission fee specified in this section. Visa cards issued in the Republic of Uzbekistan are the exception.

c) VISA, MasterCard and UPI international cards, through UzCard payment system. When servicing international cards (VISA and MasterCard), a commission of 2% is charged from the card account in addition to the commission fee specified in this section. Visa cards issued in the Republic of Uzbekistan are the exception.

1% of the transaction amount

d) MIR international cards, through UzCard payment system

0.5% of the transaction amount

e) For payment transactions for products, works and services at trade enterprises using ‘Tez QR’ through ‘UZCARD’ payment system
Effective from May 1, 2024.

1% of amount

7.3.5 Processing transactions of a merchant conducted through the NBU's E-POS terminal*

a) By UzCard Sumy Plastic Cards

0,8% of the transaction amount

b) By HUMO / Visa UZS plastic card / UZS electronic wallet

0,5% of the transaction amount

7.3.6 The processing of transactions of retailer and service outlet via QR-Online system

0,15% of the transaction amount

*When the retail and service outlet pays for this service, the commission specified in subparagraph 5.1.12 of section 5 “Remote Services” of the tariff for commission fee for individuals is not charged to the client

7.3.7 Processing of transactions of the trade and service enterprise carried out on local cards (UzCard, HUMO, etc.), according to the e-commerce project

at least 1% of the transaction amount

7.3.8 Connection (registration) to the fiscal module and servicing online cash registers

1% of the amount

7.3.9 Monthly rent for commercial terminals of small business entities (with a monthly turnover of more than 100 000 UZS)

fee is not charged

7.3.10 Monthly rent for trading terminals of small business entities (with a monthly turnover of less than 100 000 UZS)
Terminals inactive for 6 months are withdrawn from the client

15% BEA, including VAT

Tariffing begins on June 10, 2024.

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