What are the obstacles in land management?

Over the past period, the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial People's Committee have consistently paid attention to leading and directing all levels, sectors, and localities to focus on organizing and implementing land management work in the province. However, the current land management situation in the province still has many shortcomings and limitations that have significantly affected the socio-economic development of the province.

Many projects are behind schedule.

At the recent 24th session of the Provincial Party Committee (14th term), this issue was discussed vigorously by delegates, aiming to find fundamental solutions to address it. Mr. Phan Nguyen Hoang Tan – Chairman of the People's Committee of Phan Thiet City – acknowledged that the management of public land, land for projects, and land use for improper purposes remains complex in Phan Thiet City. This is especially true in key areas with potential for real estate, tourism , and renewable energy development projects, or in areas preparing for the implementation of important infrastructure projects. A typical example is the Nam Le Duan residential area, which faced many difficulties in project planning, despite numerous dialogues between city leaders and residents. Currently, illegal land encroachment and construction still occur, partly due to lax inspection and supervision of land use in projects and constructions, with many cases of delayed land utilization.

Le Duan Boulevard - Phan Thiet.

Therefore, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Phan Thiet City proposed: “It is necessary to clearly define responsibilities in managing the areas of projects, avoiding overlapping and shirking of responsibility; promptly resolve the issue of land valuation and quickly complete the land database. In addition, many planning projects have been “stalled” for many years, such as the Ho Lo project, leading to people encroaching on land for construction. Besides, in the past, Phan Thiet has made many efforts in compensation and resettlement for key projects such as Project 706B, the Ham Kiem – Tien Thanh project, and the Phan Thiet airport project. However, the land fund for resettlement for these projects still faces many difficulties. We request the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to promptly direct and allocate land for compensation and resettlement so that Phan Thiet can carry out land clearance work.”

Hung Vuong II residential area - Phan Thiet City.

It's not just Phan Thiet City that's facing difficulties in this area; La Gi town also has many projects that have dragged on for years. These projects not only significantly impact the implementation of economic development plans and the southern urban development orientation of the province, but also negatively affect political security and social order in the locality. Currently, there are many complaints from voters regarding the progress of two projects: the Dong Tan Thien New Urban Area and the Tay Tan Thien New Urban Area, with predictions that the situation will become even more complicated in the future. In addition, several similar projects that have received investment approval from the province and are currently undergoing land compensation and clearance will also be affected (the De La Gi High-End Resort and Residential Area project, the Phuoc Hoi New Urban Area project, and the Tan Thien New Urban Area project). Therefore, the leaders of La Gi town request the Provincial People's Committee to consider resolving the difficulties and obstacles so that the two projects can complete the procedures and continue their implementation.

Many projects drag on for years due to various reasons.

From both subjective and objective perspectives.

Regarding state management of land, Mr. Nguyen Hong Phap – Secretary of La Gi town – frankly acknowledged: “The system of legal documents on land is constantly changing and overlapping; the procedures for handling violations are still complex, time-consuming, and costly. Most violations date back many years, with a large proportion having already formed fixed assets on the land, making resolution difficult. In addition, the land management database for public land has not been fully developed. The enforcement of land violations is not conclusive and protracted due to the time-consuming process of compiling violation files, assessing these files, and deploying security forces for enforcement. In particular, some individuals intentionally appeal administrative decisions of competent authorities, even though the wrongdoing is clear. Some complex land records, documents, and extracts lead to prolonged disputes that are difficult to resolve...”

The Provincial People's Committee requests that land management be strengthened throughout the province.

To rectify and overcome the aforementioned shortcomings and limitations, the Provincial People's Committee issued Directive 08 on strengthening land management in the province. Accordingly, it requires heads of departments, agencies, and chairmen of the People's Committees of districts, towns, and cities to focus on directing and effectively implementing a number of tasks and solutions. They are to continue strictly implementing the Prime Minister's directive on rectifying and strengthening land management and building a land information system; and to thoroughly understand the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's directive on solutions to strengthen land management in the current situation. In particular, they are to fully and promptly implement the Action Programs and Plans of the Provincial Party Committee, the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, and the Provincial People's Committee on land management, as outlined in Action Program No. 41-CTr/TU dated November 14, 2022, issued by the Provincial Party Committee (4th term). In addition, it is necessary to strengthen the dissemination of laws and regulations, and raise awareness and compliance with land laws among officials, civil servants, and the general public.

We must prevent delays in paperwork and the conduct of officials from hindering the province's development and causing frustration for citizens and businesses, especially in areas such as land management, project appraisal, construction procedures, and the implementation of public services, healthcare, and education.

Provincial Party Secretary - Duong Van An

Regarding this issue, Provincial Party Secretary Duong Van An emphasized at the 24th Executive Committee meeting that: “We must be determined to reform the administrative system, improve the attitude, quality, and efficiency of work, and motivate and encourage officials and civil servants to work with responsibility and dedication; with heart and vision, truly committed to their work. The motto is to finish the job, not just work until the end of the hour. For difficult tasks, we must strive to research and find solutions to solve them, without avoiding or shirking responsibility. We must use the effectiveness of work, the satisfaction of the people and businesses, and the development of the province as a measure to evaluate the performance of each agency and each official.”

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