The Concept and Scope of Public Property in Afghanistan’s Legal System

Abstract

Public property is a type of property consisting of a group of assets and resources that are owned by the state and society for the common benefit of the public. These properties, or “assets”, include roads, forests, infrastructure, parks, pastures, water, natural resources, and all other properties open for public use and benefit. The objective of this study is to introduce the types of public properties according to the law of Afghanistan. The study adopts a descriptive-analytical research method and uses library data collection. The key findings include pastures, roads, bridges, parks, and recreational areas, and wetlands, trees, and forests, water resources, public buildings and estates, infrastructure facilities, and transportation and telecommunications, which are all forms of public property, Each of them has a historical background and holds particular significance.