In a decision recently signed by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang, the government has outlined a plan to implement National Assembly Resolution 29. This resolution introduces special mechanisms to handle land violations and resolve stalled, prolonged projects. Projects will be reviewed for resolution before 1/8/2024, the date when the Land Law 2024 takes effect.

The plan is structured around "6 clear" principles: clear on personnel, tasks, authority, responsibilities, timelines, and outcomes. This approach aims to ensure that the special mechanisms approved by competent authorities are swiftly put into practice.

Currently, about 4,500 real estate projects nationwide face various issues, with a total accumulated capital estimated at about 3,3 million billion VND.

A view of Le Van Luong street, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Thanh Tung

To accelerate progress, the Prime Minister has assigned the Ministry of Public Security to lead the development and guidance of special mechanisms related to criminal, criminal procedure, and judgment enforcement for land violations that occurred before 1/8/2024. This task is slated for completion in august.

In july, the Ministry of Home Affairs is required to submit to the government a decree amending disciplinary regulations for officials who violate land regulations but are not involved in corruption. Concurrently, the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defense must issue similar guidelines for officials and soldiers in the armed forces with comparable violations.

Another key task involves reviewing the relevant legal system to synchronize it with the special mechanisms outlined in Resolution 29. The Ministries of Finance, Agriculture and Environment, and Construction are tasked with reviewing and proposing appropriate amendments. This review must be completed no later than 30/8.

These ministries are also responsible for guiding and addressing recommendations from local authorities and businesses, as well as inspecting the implementation of solutions for problematic projects across the country.

National Assembly Resolution 29, issued earlier this year, established a legal framework to address numerous long-standing, stagnant projects. To date, ministries, sectors, and localities have resolved over 1,000 projects, unlocking nearly 800,000 billion VND in investment capital.

Phuong Dung