University of Asia Pacific (UAP) Department of Law and Human Rights

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1 University of Asia Pacific (UAP) Department of Law and Human Rights COURSE OUTLINE Program: Course Title: Course Code: Level: Semester: Credit Hour: Name & Designation of Teacher: LLB (Honors) Real Estate and Construction Law Law th batch (3-2) Fall (four) Nadia Rahaman Lecturer Office/Room: 603, 908 Class Hour: Consultation Hour: Department of Law and Human Rights, UAP Monday: 1.00 pm pm, Wednesday: am am Sunday: am pm nadia_rahaman@uap-bd.edu Mobile: (text your ID before calling; preferred period: 7.00 pm 9.00 Rationale: Course Synopsis: Course Objectives: (CO) pm, in case of necessity) Required course for LLB (Honors) Degree The topics covered in this course include: Real Estate Development and Management Act 2010 Real Estate Development and Management Rules 2011 Building Construction Act 1952, Building Construction Rules 1996 Bangladesh National Building Code Town Improvement Act 1953 Detailed Area Plan (DAP) Dhaka Structure Plan ( ) This course is aimed to: 1. Introduce the students to the promising sector of real estate development and construction sector and the indispensible laws related to it; 2. Make the students familiar with the basic conceptual understanding of real estate and 1

2 construction laws of Bangladesh; 3. Show the interconnection among real estate and constructions laws with other laws such as environment law, labour and employment law, tort law, etc. Learning Outcomes: (LO) Teachinglearning and Assessment Strategy: Prerequisites: Linkage of LO with Assessment Methods & their Weights: Minimum attendance: Mapping of Course LO and PO/Generic Skills: Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to: 1. Identify the necessary legislations related to real estate and construction in Bangladesh. 2. Analyze the development of real estate sector in a comprehensive way. 3. Achieve the necessary knowledge relating to construction laws in Bangladesh and learn to apply relevant legal provisions. Lectures, assignments, presentations, interactive sessions, seminars, quizzes, examinations, etc. N/A LO Assessment Method (%) 1-2 Oral presentation Quiz Class attendance Assignment Midterm Exam Final Exam 50 70% class attendance is mandatory for a student in order to appear at the final examination. Learning Outcome (LO) of the Course Identify the necessary legislations related to real estate and construction in Bangladesh. Generic Skills/Program Outcomes* (Appendix-1) Analyze the development of real estate sector in a comprehensive way. Achieve the necessary knowledge relating to construction laws in Bangladesh and learn to apply relevant legal provisions. Lecture Schedule: Week Topic Reading Material 1 I. Basic Concepts Real Estate: Definition and Classification; Construction Laws; Real Estate Developers; 2 I. Basic Concepts Nature and Historical Background of Real Estate Law; Development of Real Estate Laws in Bangladesh 3 II. Contract between Land Developers and Land Owners 2

3 i) Joint Venture Agreement ii) Power of Attorney Real Estate Development and Management Act 2010 Real Estate Development and Management Rules III. Introduction to Authorities National Housing Authority Ministry of Housing and Public Works REHAB QUIZ 5 III. Introduction to Authorities RAJUK: a. Town Improvement Act b. Building Construction Act 1952 c. Building Construction Rules IV. Relevant Statutes i) Private Residential Project Land Development Rules 2004 ii) Ascertaining Minimum Market Price for Property Rules IV. Relevant Statutes iii) Partnership-based Infrastructure Development (Flat Construction) on Public Land Rules 2008 MIDTERM EXAM 8 IV. Relevant Statutes iv) Bangladesh National Building Code 2006: a. Background of Publication b. Necessity of Building Code c. Updating steps, d. Relevant Provisions 9-10 IV. Relevant Statutes v) Dhaka Metropolitan Building (Construction, Development, Preservation and Demolition) Rules 2008 vi) Detailed Area Plan (DAP) vii) Dhaka Structure Plan ( ) ASSIGNMENT V. Environmental Management and Real Estate i) Conservation of Natural Reservoir Act 2000 ii) Conservation of Environment Act 1995 VI. Safety and Labour Issue at Construction i) Fire Prevention and Extinguishing Act 2003 ii) Fire Prevention and Extinguishing Rules 2014 iii) Safety of Construction Workers under Labour Act 2006 with special focus to Rana Plaza Collapse Incident, Tazreen Fire Incident, Spectrum collapse ORAL PRESENTATION 3

4 13 VII. International Aspect of Construction Laws a. What is FIDIC? b. Establishment and Membership c. Objectives d. Activities e. Variety of FIDIC Suite of Contracts, f. Applicability of Suite of Contracts of FIDIC 14 Review Class - FINAL EXAM Required References: Recommended References: Grading System: Student s responsibilities: Bare Acts, Rules, Policies and guidelines 1. Md. Abdul Karim Khan, Introduction to Real Estate: Principle and Practice (Isamoti Prokashoni, 2008). 2. Md. Azizur Rahman (Dulu) and MA Salam, Emarat Nirman Ain Manuel (Shams Publications). 3. Emarat Nirman Ain Shomuho by Md. Kawser Hossain 4. Pronob Chakraborti, Imarat Nirman Ain O Bidimala (Law Book Pavilion, 2011). 5. Md. Moslem Uddin Khan, Real Estate Unnayan Ain (Sharfuddin Law Book Company). 6. Md. Shafiqul Islam, Imarat Nirman Ain o Bidhimala (Shams Publications). 7. Law Reports such as DLR, MLR, BLD, etc As per the approved grading scale of University of Asia Pacific (Appendix-2). 1. Students must come to the class prepared for the course material covered in the previous class (es). 2. They must submit their assignments on time. 3. They must be aware of the Plagiarism Policy as spelt out in the curriculum. 4. No late or partial assignments will be acceptable. There will be no make-up quizzes. Prepared by Checked by Approved by Nadia Rahaman Lecturer Department of L&HR, UAP Curriculum Committee of the Department Director School of Law and Human Rights 4

5 Appendix-1: Program Outcomes/Generic Skills No. Generic Skills/Program Outcomes 1. Intellectual skills 2. Advocacy and case management skills 3. Scientific and Analytical skills 4. Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship skills 5. Communication, negotiation, & IT skills 6. Values, Ethics and Morality 7. Teamwork and Leadership skills 8. Professionalism 9. Social skills and responsibilities 10. Life-long Learning skills Appendix-2: Grading Policy Numeric Grade Letter Grade Grade Point 80% and above A % to less than 80% A % to less than 75% A % to less than 70% B % to less than 65% B % to less than 60% B % to less than 55% C % to less than 50% C % to less than 45% D 2.00 Less than 40% F