Decision No. 11/2008/QĐ-BTNMT Issuing "National Technical Regulations on Establishing Height Grids"

Decision No. 11/2008/QĐ-BTNMT of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issuing National Technical Regulations on Establishing Height Grids, replacing the old regulations. The Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Document No.11/2008/QĐ-BTNMT
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byNguyễn Văn Đức — Thứ trưởng
Updated27/06/2026
SectorNatural Resources and Environment
FieldSurveying and Mapping
Issued date18/12/2008
Effective date20/01/2009
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 11/2008/QĐ-BTNMT of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issuing National Technical Regulations on Establishing Height Grids, replacing the old regulations. The Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Scope of application

Minister, Head of a ministerial-level agency, agency under the Government, Chairman of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and relevant organizations and individuals.

Key points

  • Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations, the Government Decree on Geodetic Activities and Cartography, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issues National Technical Regulations on Establishing Height Grids.
  • This Decision replaces the State Height Grid Construction Norms for Categories 1, 2, 3, and 4 issued in 1989.
  • The Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Provides new technical standards for height grid construction activities, ensuring quality and consistency in spatial management.
  • Negative impact: Organizations and individuals required to comply with the new Decision may face difficulties during the transition from the old standards.

❓ Frequently asked questions

To whom does this Decision apply?

The Decision applies to the Minister, Head of a ministerial-level agency, agency under the Government, Chairman of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and relevant organizations and individuals.

When does this Decision take effect?

The Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Which regulation does this Decision replace?

This Decision replaces the State Height Grid Construction Norms for Categories 1, 2, 3, and 4 issued in 1989.

How many Articles are there in this Decision?

The Decision consists of three Articles.

What is the duration of application for this Decision?

The Decision does not specify a specific duration, only determining its effectiveness fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Full text

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 11/2008/QD-BTNMT
Hanoi, December 18, 2008

 

Pursuant to …;

Issuing the "National Technical Regulation on Establishing Height Grids"

______________________ 

MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;

Based on Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions

Pursuant to Decree No. 12/2002/NĐ-CP dated January 22, 2002 of the Government on surveying and mapping activities;

Pursuant to Decree No. 25/2008/NĐ-CP dated March 4, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment;

At the proposal of the Director of the Science and Technology Department, the Director of the Legal Affairs Department, and the Director of the Vietnam National Mapping Agency.

DECISION:

Article 1. The "National Technical Regulation on Establishing Height Grids" is issued together with this Decision.

Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and shall supersede Decision No. 112/KT dated May 15, 1989, issued by the Director of the State National Mapping Agency regarding the "Regulation on Establishing State Height Grids of Grades 1, 2, 3, and 4."

Article 3. The Minister, Heads of Ministries equivalent to Ministries, Heads of Government Agencies, Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decision../.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Van Duc
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