Circular No. 08/2025/TT-BDTTG stipulates the retention period for files and documents in the field of ethnic affairs and beliefs and religions. This document applies to state agencies from central to local levels and related organizations and individuals.
Đối tượng áp dụng
ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated agencies, provincial People's Committees, centrally-administered city People's Committees, commune-level People's Committees, special administrative regions, and related organizations and individuals
Các điểm cốt lõi
- Files and documents in the field of ethnic affairs and beliefs and religions are classified into two main groups: Group I is files on ethnic affairs; Group II is files on belief and religious affairs (Article 3).
- The specific retention periods for each type of file and document are specified in the Appendix issued together with this Circular (Article 3.2).
- For files and documents without specific retention periods, they must be determined based on the corresponding prescribed periods (Article 3.3).
- The retention period for files and documents containing state secrets shall be implemented in accordance with the laws on protecting state secrets (Article 3.4).
- This Circular takes effect from the date of issuance (Article 4).
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- To assist agencies and organizations in managing files and documents scientifically and saving storage costs.
- To limit unnecessary storage that leads to resource wastage.
- To ensure compliance with the law in the management of files and documents by state agencies.
❓ Câu hỏi thường gặp
What categories are files and documents in the field of ethnic affairs and beliefs classified into?
Files and documents are classified into two main categories: Category I is files on ethnic affairs; Category II is files on belief and religious affairs.
Where are the specific retention periods for each type of file and document specified?
The specific retention periods for each type of file and document are specified in the Appendix issued together with this Circular.
If files and documents do not have specific retention periods, what should be done?
They must be determined based on the corresponding prescribed periods.
Toàn văn
CIRCULAR
REGULATIONS ON THE RETENTION PERIOD OF RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS IN THE FIELD OF ETHNIC AFFAIRS AND RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND PRACTICES
WORK ON ETHNIC GROUPS AND BELIEFS, RELIGIONS
MINISTER OF THE MINISTRY OF ETHNIC AFFAIRS AND RELIGION
Pursuant to the Law on Archives dated June 21, 2024;
Pursuant to Decree No. 41/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 26, 2025 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Ethnic Affairs and Religion; Decree No. 114/2025/NĐ-CP dated June 3, 2025 of the Government amending Clause 12, Article 3 of Decree No. 41/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 26, 2025 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Ethnic Affairs and Religion;
At the proposal of the Director of the Office of the Ministry of Ethnic Affairs and Religion;
The Minister of the Ministry of Ethnic Affairs and Religion issues this Circular to regulate the retention period of records and documents in the field of ethnic affairs and religious beliefs and practices.
Article 1. Scope of Regulation
This Circular regulates the retention period of records and documents in the field of ethnic affairs and religious beliefs and practices.
Article 2. Applicability
This Circular applies to ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated agencies, provincial people's committees, municipal people's committees under central jurisdiction, commune people's committees, special administrative regions, and related organizations and individuals.
Article 3. Retention Period for Records and Documents
1. Records and documents subject to retention in the field of ethnic affairs and religious beliefs and practices include:
a) Group I. Records and documents in the field of ethnic affairs.
b) Group II. Records and documents in the field of religious beliefs and practices.
2. The specific retention periods for records and documents specified in Clause 1 of this Article are detailed in the Appendix attached to this Circular.
3. For records and documents in the field of ethnic affairs and religious beliefs and practices formed during the activities of agencies and organizations not covered herein, such agencies and organizations shall determine their retention periods based on the corresponding records and documents stipulated in this Circular.
4. The retention period for records and documents containing state secrets shall be implemented in accordance with the laws on state secret protection.
Article 4. Effective date
This Circular takes effect from the date of issuance.
Article 5. Responsibilities for Implementation
1. The Minister, heads of ministerial-level agencies, heads of government-affiliated agencies, chairpersons of people's committees at all levels, heads of agencies and organizations, and related individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.
2. In case of difficulties during implementation, agencies, organizations, and individuals are requested to report to the Ministry of Ethnic Affairs and Religion for timely guidance and resolution.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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