Akimat in Kazakhstan to be granted new powers
Kazakhstan’s Senate has approved new measures giving local authorities greater enforcement powers. The changes follow amendments to the crime prevention law passed by the Mazhilis on December 3. Officials say the move will close legal gaps and improve accountability for government bodies.
Under the updated legislation, akimats—local executive bodies in regions, cities, and the capital—can now impose fines for violations of urban maintenance rules. Previously, only police handled such cases, which included damage to infrastructure and destruction of green spaces.
The reforms grant local administrations police-like authority, allowing them to take direct action against breaches. The government has not yet named any local organisations that will work with the Ministry of Internal Affairs to enforce the new rules. Supporters argue the changes will streamline enforcement and reduce delays in addressing urban violations. The focus remains on protecting public infrastructure and green areas from unauthorised damage.
The new powers shift some enforcement responsibilities from police to local authorities. Akimats will now manage fines for urban maintenance offences, marking a shift in how such cases are handled. The legislation aims to ensure faster responses to violations while increasing oversight of government officials.
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