Minkovskaya, T.I. The powers of the local self-government bodies in the sphere of use and protection of lands

Abstract: Based on the analysis of the current legislation, as well as the legislation of the RSFSR, the author views the issues of land protection on the territories of municipal units, as well as the competence of municipal bodies in this sphere. The Constitution of the Russian Federation enshrines and protects municipal property, as well as other types of property, and it provides that land and natural resources may be part of municipal property. Therefore, in accordance with the current legislation the municipal bodies have broad and sufficient power for the efficient control in the sphere of land management and protection of lands.

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