Expert panel — law 91-11 modified by 08-04, JORADP.
TL;DR — Summary 30s: Expropriation for public utility in Algeria governed by Law 91-11 (1991) modified by Law 08-04 (2008). Constitutional guarantee: fair prior compensation (art. 22). 8-step procedure: DUP, parcel inquiry, cessibility order, expertise, compensation proposal, amicable or court, payment, possession. Duration 12-36 months. Tax-exempt compensation.
Key Points Law 91-11 (1991) Law 08-04 (2008) Constitution art. 22 8-step procedure Public Utility Declaration (DUP) Cessibility order Contradictory expertise Fair prior compensation Administrative court appeal Compensation tax-exempt
1. Legal framework
Law 91-11 + Law 08-04.
Methodology: official sources.
2. Procedure 8 steps
From DUP to possession.
3. Compensation
Detailed calculation.
4. Appeals
Amicable + administrative court.
5. Practical cases
6 scenarios.
6. Special cases
Partial, rented, mortgaged.
7. Taxation + protections
Tax-exempt + safeguards.
8. Outlook + FAQ + sources
16 Q&As.
FAQ
Refuse?
Amount? Value + remploi + dispossession + fees.
Payment when?
Appeal?
Tax?
Lawyer?
Duration?
Rented? Owner + tenant separately.
Diaspora? Via consular + local agent.
Cancel DUP?
Official sources & methodology Law 91-11 (1991) Law 08-04 (2008) Constitution art. 22 DZ-Immobilier interviews June 2026
About the expert panel Karim Herfi — Karim Herfi coordinates the DZ-Immobilier expert panel.
Consult an administrative lawyer