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Article 9 a. Ownership, capital and work—in accordance with the principles of Islamic justice— are basic constituents of the social entity of the State and the national wealth, and are all individual rights with a social function regulated by law. b. Public funds are inviolate, and it is the duty of every citizen to protect them.  Protection from expropriation c. Private ownership is protected. No one shall be prevented from disposing of his  Right to own property property within the limits of the law. No one shall be dispossessed of his property except for the public good in the cases specified and the manner stated by law and provided that he is fairly compensated. d. Public expropriation of funds is prohibited, and private expropriation shall be a penalty only by judicial ruling in the cases prescribed by law. e. The relationship between the owners of land and real estate and their tenants shall be regulated by law on economic principles while observing social justice. f. The State shall endeavor to provide housing for citizens with limited income. g. The State shall make the necessary arrangements to ensure the exploitation of land suitable for productive farming, and shall strive to raise the standards of farmers. The law lays down how small farmers are to be helped and how they can own their land.  Protection of environment h. The State shall take the necessary measures for the protection of the environment and the conversation of wildlife.