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The case for armenian abandoned properties in the ottoman empire

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Garabet Moumdjian
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Laws pertaining to the confiscation of Armenian properties in the Ottoman Empire and Republican Turkey: 1915-1928

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EMVAL聴 METRUKE (LEFT [OVER] PROPERTIES) ABANDONED PROPERTIES
WE HAVE THUS FAR PREPARED THE DOSSIER FOR OR HAVE WE.???
POLITICAL DEMANDS DO THEY PRESENT ALL OUR DEMANDS???
ARMENIAN PROPERTIES WERE ALL OVER THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE
The most important Armenian effort regarding the Armenian confiscated Properties in the Ottoman Empire
Nevzat Onaran A Turkish Human Rights advocate and journalist who has produced the only complete study of Laws pertaining to Armenian and Greek Abandoned properties to date (1915-1988)
The case for armenian abandoned properties in the ottoman empire
1. Law of 14 (27) May, 1915, known as the Deportation Law 2. Law of May 17 (30), 1915 known as the Sheltering and Feeding of Deportees Law 3. Law of May 28 (June 9), 1915, known as the Law of Administering of properties and lands belonging to Armenians
a) Temporary Law(???) b) Armenians who were sent to other places because of extraordinary political (WAR???) situations c) Special Commissions established to keep written inventory, which are tied directly to Ministry of Interior (Talat)(?) d) Abandoned Properties(?) e) Settle refugees on these abandoned properties(?) f) Cadastre and Finance Ministries will be involved(?)
A糸糸艶稼糸顎馨 to Law of 14 May, 1915 Religious Institutions: Movable properties will be returned and not liquidated (Evkaf Ministry gets involved) Deportees can ask for official Tapus (Deeds) of properties Armenian debts will be paid through the commissions(?)
To the Tasfiye Komisyons [Liquidation Commissions] of: Erzerum, Adana, Ankara, Bitlis Aleppo, Diyarbekir, Sivas, Trepizond, Maamuret Al Aziz, Konya, and Edirne Vilayets [Provinces] and the Mutassarifates of: Urfa, Janik, Karesi, Kayseri [Caesarea], [Shabin] Karahisar, Eskishehir, Nigde, Kutahya, Marash, and the areas of Tekfurdagh, Adana, Jebel Bereket, Kozan [Sis], Yozgat, Ankara, Erzerum, Bitlis, Aleppo, Marash, Antakia, Hudavendigar, Gemlik, Bilejik, Diyarbekir, Sivas, Marzifon, Tokat, Samson, Ordu, Trepizond, Konya, Maamuret Al Aziz, Izmit, Adabazar, Eskishehir, Sivrihisar, Kayseri, Develi, Nigde, [Shabin] Karahisar, and Urfa.
It is ordered that special companies be formed for the [liquidation] of real and temporal Armenian properties left behind by the deportees in order to give their ownership to Muslims under the color of law. These companies must remain in effect and their boards must be elected from righteous and able citizens. Effort must be utilized so that the shares of these companies will not be priced over one Turkish Lira, and that the shares will not fall into the hands of foreign investors. We urge you to keep us informed of all details regarding these actions. November 24, 1915 Minister of Interior [Talat] Signature
It is ordered that special companies be formed for the [liquidation] of real and temporal Armenian properties left behind by the deportees in order to give their ownership to Muslims under the color of law. These companies must remain in effect and their boards must be elected from righteous and able citizens. Effort must be utilized so that the shares of these companies will not be priced over one Turkish Lira, and that the shares will not fall into the hands of foreign investors. We urge you to keep us informed of all details regarding these actions. November 24, 1915 Minister of Interior [Talat] Signature
INVALIDATING THE SEPTEMBER 13, 1915 PROPERTY LIQUIDATION LAW (Why?) Article 2: The immovable properties mentioned in Article 1, which have been expropriated according to rules and regulations will be returned and will be dealt with in accordance with these rules and regulations. Article 4: proving their identity by official documents and/or through notarized affidavits
THE BEST EXAMPLE OF THE IMPLIMENTATION [OR LACK OF ITS IMPLIMENTATION] HAPPENED IN
The case for armenian abandoned properties in the ottoman empire
BCA (Babakanlik Cumhuriyyet Arivi), 030.18.11/01.04.10 July 1, 1920 (June 18 11920) [18 Haziran 1336] After reading the Letter of the Ministry of Interior dated June 4, 1920 and carrying the serial number 769, which made us aware that Armenian are being led group by group into Constantinople and other coastal cities and those capable amongst them are being armed by foreigners (Western Powers) and are thus oppressing Muslims, it is decided that their free movement and travel [within the country] is considered improper and is thus informed to the proper authorities for enforcement. [Signatures of Cabinet Ministers]
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Article 1: Based on their escape and/or not being present, the movable properties of individuals in the districts that are liberated from the enemy are put under the jurisdiction of the governments pertinent directorate and are sold in public auctions. As to the immovable properties and cultivated lands of such individuals, these too are surrendered to the same government directorate and the rents and sums collected from the sale of the product of the land are deposited in the money coffers (Mal Sand脹klar脹) as trust deposits after being dully registered.
Article 1: Based on their escape and/or not being present, the movable properties of individuals in the districts that are liberated from the enemy are put under the jurisdiction of the governments pertinent directorate and are sold in public auctions. As to the immovable properties and cultivated lands of such individuals, these too are surrendered to the same government directorate and the rents and sums collected from the sale of the product of the land are deposited in the money coffers (Mal Sand脹klar脹) as trust deposits after being dully registered. Article 5: This low is now in force regarding all those with movable or immovable properties who have escaped, or whose not being present is officially acknowledged.
P粥檎意鴛粥晦晦額 ALTERCATES DEPORTATION LAW OF MAY 14 (27), 1915 LIQUIDATION LAW OF SEPTEMBER 13 (26), 1915 SELLING OF PROPERTIES IN THE LIBERATED AREAS, DATED APRIL 20, 1922 cases involving lawsuits concerning such immovable properties, the ministries are held not responsible and property deed registration documents are not considered as not established (Gair-i Muteber). The deadlines are changed as follows: 4 months if they are within the boundaries of the [Ottoman] state and within a period of 6 months if they are outside the boundaries of the [Ottoman] state [foreign countries].
REGARDING ALTERATIONS IN SEVERAL PUBLISHED LAWS: LIQUIDATION LAW [REGARDING ABANDONED PROPERTIES] DATED SEPTEMBER 13 (26), 1915, LAW 333, DATED APRIL 15, 1923 Article 3: the immovable properties of people who are mentioned in Article 6 of the law dated April 15, 1923, are thus, and from that day on, transferred to the Coffers of the Ministry of Finance.
HOW MANY ALTERCATIONS LOST COUNT ??? (Psss-You are not alone)
The case for armenian abandoned properties in the ottoman empire
The International Perspective The Turkish Perspective The Armenian Perspective
GENOCIDE MASSACRES ETHNIC CLEANSING CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY

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The case for armenian abandoned properties in the ottoman empire

  • 1. EMVAL聴 METRUKE (LEFT [OVER] PROPERTIES) ABANDONED PROPERTIES
  • 2. WE HAVE THUS FAR PREPARED THE DOSSIER FOR OR HAVE WE.???
  • 3. POLITICAL DEMANDS DO THEY PRESENT ALL OUR DEMANDS???
  • 4. ARMENIAN PROPERTIES WERE ALL OVER THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE
  • 5. The most important Armenian effort regarding the Armenian confiscated Properties in the Ottoman Empire
  • 6. Nevzat Onaran A Turkish Human Rights advocate and journalist who has produced the only complete study of Laws pertaining to Armenian and Greek Abandoned properties to date (1915-1988)
  • 8. 1. Law of 14 (27) May, 1915, known as the Deportation Law 2. Law of May 17 (30), 1915 known as the Sheltering and Feeding of Deportees Law 3. Law of May 28 (June 9), 1915, known as the Law of Administering of properties and lands belonging to Armenians
  • 9. a) Temporary Law(???) b) Armenians who were sent to other places because of extraordinary political (WAR???) situations c) Special Commissions established to keep written inventory, which are tied directly to Ministry of Interior (Talat)(?) d) Abandoned Properties(?) e) Settle refugees on these abandoned properties(?) f) Cadastre and Finance Ministries will be involved(?)
  • 10. A糸糸艶稼糸顎馨 to Law of 14 May, 1915 Religious Institutions: Movable properties will be returned and not liquidated (Evkaf Ministry gets involved) Deportees can ask for official Tapus (Deeds) of properties Armenian debts will be paid through the commissions(?)
  • 11. To the Tasfiye Komisyons [Liquidation Commissions] of: Erzerum, Adana, Ankara, Bitlis Aleppo, Diyarbekir, Sivas, Trepizond, Maamuret Al Aziz, Konya, and Edirne Vilayets [Provinces] and the Mutassarifates of: Urfa, Janik, Karesi, Kayseri [Caesarea], [Shabin] Karahisar, Eskishehir, Nigde, Kutahya, Marash, and the areas of Tekfurdagh, Adana, Jebel Bereket, Kozan [Sis], Yozgat, Ankara, Erzerum, Bitlis, Aleppo, Marash, Antakia, Hudavendigar, Gemlik, Bilejik, Diyarbekir, Sivas, Marzifon, Tokat, Samson, Ordu, Trepizond, Konya, Maamuret Al Aziz, Izmit, Adabazar, Eskishehir, Sivrihisar, Kayseri, Develi, Nigde, [Shabin] Karahisar, and Urfa.
  • 12. It is ordered that special companies be formed for the [liquidation] of real and temporal Armenian properties left behind by the deportees in order to give their ownership to Muslims under the color of law. These companies must remain in effect and their boards must be elected from righteous and able citizens. Effort must be utilized so that the shares of these companies will not be priced over one Turkish Lira, and that the shares will not fall into the hands of foreign investors. We urge you to keep us informed of all details regarding these actions. November 24, 1915 Minister of Interior [Talat] Signature
  • 13. It is ordered that special companies be formed for the [liquidation] of real and temporal Armenian properties left behind by the deportees in order to give their ownership to Muslims under the color of law. These companies must remain in effect and their boards must be elected from righteous and able citizens. Effort must be utilized so that the shares of these companies will not be priced over one Turkish Lira, and that the shares will not fall into the hands of foreign investors. We urge you to keep us informed of all details regarding these actions. November 24, 1915 Minister of Interior [Talat] Signature
  • 14. INVALIDATING THE SEPTEMBER 13, 1915 PROPERTY LIQUIDATION LAW (Why?) Article 2: The immovable properties mentioned in Article 1, which have been expropriated according to rules and regulations will be returned and will be dealt with in accordance with these rules and regulations. Article 4: proving their identity by official documents and/or through notarized affidavits
  • 15. THE BEST EXAMPLE OF THE IMPLIMENTATION [OR LACK OF ITS IMPLIMENTATION] HAPPENED IN
  • 17. BCA (Babakanlik Cumhuriyyet Arivi), 030.18.11/01.04.10 July 1, 1920 (June 18 11920) [18 Haziran 1336] After reading the Letter of the Ministry of Interior dated June 4, 1920 and carrying the serial number 769, which made us aware that Armenian are being led group by group into Constantinople and other coastal cities and those capable amongst them are being armed by foreigners (Western Powers) and are thus oppressing Muslims, it is decided that their free movement and travel [within the country] is considered improper and is thus informed to the proper authorities for enforcement. [Signatures of Cabinet Ministers]
  • 19. Article 1: Based on their escape and/or not being present, the movable properties of individuals in the districts that are liberated from the enemy are put under the jurisdiction of the governments pertinent directorate and are sold in public auctions. As to the immovable properties and cultivated lands of such individuals, these too are surrendered to the same government directorate and the rents and sums collected from the sale of the product of the land are deposited in the money coffers (Mal Sand脹klar脹) as trust deposits after being dully registered.
  • 20. Article 1: Based on their escape and/or not being present, the movable properties of individuals in the districts that are liberated from the enemy are put under the jurisdiction of the governments pertinent directorate and are sold in public auctions. As to the immovable properties and cultivated lands of such individuals, these too are surrendered to the same government directorate and the rents and sums collected from the sale of the product of the land are deposited in the money coffers (Mal Sand脹klar脹) as trust deposits after being dully registered. Article 5: This low is now in force regarding all those with movable or immovable properties who have escaped, or whose not being present is officially acknowledged.
  • 21. P粥檎意鴛粥晦晦額 ALTERCATES DEPORTATION LAW OF MAY 14 (27), 1915 LIQUIDATION LAW OF SEPTEMBER 13 (26), 1915 SELLING OF PROPERTIES IN THE LIBERATED AREAS, DATED APRIL 20, 1922 cases involving lawsuits concerning such immovable properties, the ministries are held not responsible and property deed registration documents are not considered as not established (Gair-i Muteber). The deadlines are changed as follows: 4 months if they are within the boundaries of the [Ottoman] state and within a period of 6 months if they are outside the boundaries of the [Ottoman] state [foreign countries].
  • 22. REGARDING ALTERATIONS IN SEVERAL PUBLISHED LAWS: LIQUIDATION LAW [REGARDING ABANDONED PROPERTIES] DATED SEPTEMBER 13 (26), 1915, LAW 333, DATED APRIL 15, 1923 Article 3: the immovable properties of people who are mentioned in Article 6 of the law dated April 15, 1923, are thus, and from that day on, transferred to the Coffers of the Ministry of Finance.
  • 23. HOW MANY ALTERCATIONS LOST COUNT ??? (Psss-You are not alone)
  • 25. The International Perspective The Turkish Perspective The Armenian Perspective
  • 26. GENOCIDE MASSACRES ETHNIC CLEANSING CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY