MONRE identifies seven key difficulties in implementing Land Law

After three months of putting the Land Law and its accompanying guidelines into practice, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) has identified seven challenges facing the implementation of the Land Law.

  • To begin with, the adjustment of the early effective date for the Land Law, Housing Law, and Real Estate Business Law, along with the related documents that are set to take effect on August 1, 2024, has left localities in a somewhat passive position.
  • Secondly, it is quite challenging for localities to create and implement documents within their authority in a way that ensures they take effect simultaneously with laws and decrees.
  • Thirdly, the legislation delegates a significant degree of regulatory authority to provincial governments. Many of these delegated regulations are complex and require considerable time and effort to implement.
  • Fourthly, certain legal documents related to the implementation of the Land Law and the Housing Law are of significant importance. Therefore, sufficient time is needed to gather public feedback and suggestions to ensure compliance with legal regulations.
  • Fifthly, the number of qualified staff in specialized departments assigned to draft legal documents is insufficient. Furthermore, these staff often face time constraints that hinder their ability to fully comprehend the spirit of the law and its implementing decrees.
  • Sixthly, there are discrepancies in the interpretation of certain provisions among local agencies, prompting some to request clarification from specialized ministries and branches.
  • Seventh, challenges remain in adjusting the land price list to extend its applicability to December 31, 2025, as well as in planning work, land use planning, land price list preparation, land price determination, and surveying.

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Translated by Anh Quan