Article 21 of the Saudi Eminent Domain Implementing Regulations

This article sets out a list of the mandatory documents that the file for concluding compensation procedures must contain:

1. A copy of the decision approving the start of expropriation procedures.
2. A copy of the ownership documents.
3. The detailed plan of the property, including the boundaries and areas of the parts expropriated and the remainder of its area.
4. The inventory committee's report.
5. The assessment committee's report.

The article uses the phrase "must contain", so these documents are required to conclude the procedures.

In practical terms for the owner, the completeness of the compensation file depends on these documents being available, including his ownership documents. If the owner has a gap in his ownership documents, it is useful to deal with it early. The detailed plan must also show the part taken and the remainder, which matters to the owner in cases of partial expropriation.

The article does not specify the body that receives the file or the period for paying compensation. Anyone whose compensation procedures are delayed can consult a lawyer specializing in real estate or administrative cases to find out the reason for the delay.