Government to propose Land Law draft easing land recovery procedures

Government to propose Land Law draft easing land recovery procedures

The government is set to present a draft resolution to simplify procedures under the Land Law, aiming to ease implementation challenges.

A draft resolution introducing mechanisms to remove complexities in the implementation of the Land Law will be submitted to the National Assembly (NA) this week. The resolution will be presented on November 18, with a group discussion session scheduled for the morning of November 19.

The submission by the government proposes adding three specific cases in which the state can recover land for socioeconomic development in the national and public interest. It also consolidates rules on land recovery for national defence and security, for socioeconomic projects, and based on the progress of investment projects, including provisions on compensation, support, and resettlement.

The draft proposes that land prices for compensation and resettlement be calculated based on the official land price list and applicable adjustment coefficients. Land users would have the option to pay rent either as a one-time lump sum or annually, except for land used by public non-business units.

The government is also proposing regulations on the basis for calculating land use fees, land rental fees, and compensation when the State recovers land. These fees are calculated based on the land price list, the land price adjustment coefficient, and the percentage for calculating land use fees for each type of land according to the user and form of land use.

At a meeting on November 5, Phan Van Mai, Chairman of the NA’s Committee for Economic and Financial Affairs, said, “The committee basically agreed with the necessity of issuing an NA resolution on policies for addressing problems during the implementation of the 2024 Land Law for the reasons as mentioned by the government.”

“The committee recommended further reviewing the draft to ensure compliance with the constitution, avoid contradictions or overlaps with existing laws, and guarantee feasibility, fairness, transparency, and protection of citizens’ rights and interests without triggering disputes or complaints,” he added.

According to the government, after more than a year of implementing the 2024 Land Law and guidance documents, the new policies have yielded initial positive results, helping unlock land resources for socioeconomic development. However, as new development requirements are arising in the new period, it is necessary to issue an NA resolution to continue institutionalising the Party's viewpoints and directions while tackling certain challenges.

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