Uzbekistan Business Ombudsman Defends Caravan Group Case

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Office of the Business Ombudsman under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan has issued an official statement regarding ongoing court proceedings involving the assets of Caravan Group, owned by entrepreneur Timur Musin.

The statement notes that the Business Ombudsman intends to consistently defend the company’s property rights across all possible judicial instances, including higher courts. The case is related to a compensation claim amounting to 12.5 billion soums, in which the office has been directly involved.

It is further clarified that the most recent court decision did not satisfy the request for compensation. In response, the Ombudsman’s office is preparing an appeal to the supervisory chamber of the Supreme Court to challenge the ruling.

Separately, it is reported that following a cassation appeal filed by the Business Ombudsman, the Tashkent Regional Administrative Court terminated proceedings related to part of the case concerning the invalidation of cadastral documents linked to Caravan Group.

A new appeal in supervisory review proceedings is currently being prepared, aimed at ensuring the legality of decisions confirming the company’s ownership rights.

The statement emphasizes the principled position of the Ombudsman’s office in protecting the property rights of entrepreneurs and its intention to support the legal process until a final resolution is reached.

Timur Musin is a long-standing entrepreneur in the restaurant industry and the founder of Caravan Group. Over the years, the company has developed several restaurant projects, including Caravan, Chelsea Arms, Sato, Izumi, and “Georgian Courtyard”.

The report also notes that the business has faced various legal and property-related challenges, including asset sales, closures of certain venues, and prolonged disputes over land plots and compensation.

The dispute surrounding the “Cinara’s” restaurant complex is linked to land withdrawal for infrastructure purposes and subsequent legal proceedings in which court decisions have been repeatedly reviewed. The case remains under judicial consideration.

The Business Ombudsman has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing legal efforts and using all mechanisms provided by law to protect the entrepreneur’s property interests.