Decree No. 020/SL abolishes the administrative level of the Lao-Ha-Yen area, incorporates Ha Giang province into the Viet Bac Autonomous Region, and places Lai Chau and Yen Bai provinces directly under the leadership of the government. This document takes effect from the date of issuance.
Scope of application
Provinces of Ha Giang, Lai Chau, and Yen Bai
Key points
- Abolish the administrative level of the Lao-Ha-Yen area (Article 1)
- Incorporate Ha Giang province into the Viet Bac Autonomous Region (Article 1)
- Place Lai Chau and Yen Bai provinces directly under the leadership of the government (Article 1)
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Ha Giang province is incorporated into the Viet Bac Autonomous Region, thereby strengthening management and unified administration.
- Lai Chau and Yen Bai provinces, now directly subordinate to the government, may face difficulties in organizational restructuring.
- The change in administrative level affects local governance procedures.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When does Decree No. 020/SL abolish the administrative level of the Lao-Ha-Yen area?
From the date of issuance, which is March 23, 1959.
According to this decree, into which region is Ha Giang province incorporated?
Incorporated into the Viet Bac Autonomous Region.
Who leads Lai Chau and Yen Bai provinces?
Placed directly under the leadership of the government.
Full text
DECREE-LAW
OF THE PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE NO. 020/SL ON MARCH 23, 1959
THE PRESIDENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
WHEREAS Decree-Law No. 198 - SL dated June 13, 1948 established procedures for setting up and modifying administrative boundaries of local units;
WHEREAS Decree-Law No. 263-SL dated July 1, 1956 established the Viet Bac Autonomous Region;
WHEREAS Law No. 110 - SL/LT2 dated May 31, 1958 organized local government;
WHEREAS a resolution of the Council of Ministers on March 26, 1958 concerning the improvement of state administrative machinery;
AT THE PROPOSAL OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS;
ISSUES THIS DECREE-LAW:
Article 1
The administrative level of Lào - Hà - Yên is abolished, and the province of Hà Giang is merged into the Viet Bac Autonomous Region. Provisionally, the provinces of Lào Cai and Yên Bái are placed under direct leadership of the Government.
Article 2
The Prime Minister shall be responsible for implementing this Decree-Law.
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