Decision No. 118/2002/QĐ-TTg On amending and supplementing certain provisions in Decision No. 422/QĐ-TTg dated May 19, 1998, and Decision No. 89/1999/QĐ-TTg dated April 3, 1999, of the Government on the establishment of Joint Control Posts to combat smuggling and commercial fraud.

Decision No. 118/2002/QĐ-TTg amends and supplements certain provisions in previous decisions regarding the establishment of Joint Control Posts to combat smuggling and commercial fraud. The posts consist of police forces, customs officers, border guards, market management authorities, and tax officials; the Head of the Post is appointed by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; the Central Steering Committee 127 issues the operational regulations for the posts.

Document No.118/2002/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byNguyễn Tấn Dũng — Phó Thủ tướng
Updated30/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date17/09/2002
Effective date17/09/2002
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 118/2002/QĐ-TTg amends and supplements certain provisions in previous decisions regarding the establishment of Joint Control Posts to combat smuggling and commercial fraud. The posts consist of police forces, customs officers, border guards, market management authorities, and tax officials; the Head of the Post is appointed by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; the Central Steering Committee 127 issues the operational regulations for the posts.

Key points

  • The Head of the Joint Control Post and the specific number of staff at each Post shall be decided by the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province where the Post is established (Article 1).
  • The Anti-Smuggling, Counterfeit Goods, and Commercial Fraud Steering Committee shall issue the operational regulations for the Joint Control Posts (Article 2).

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Enhance the effectiveness of anti-smuggling and commercial fraud efforts through clear definitions of the composition and responsibilities of the Joint Control Posts.
  • Reduce legal risks for law enforcement personnel when operating at the posts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who decides the Head of the Joint Control Post?

The Head of the Joint Control Post and the specific number of staff at each Post shall be decided by the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province where the Post is established (Article 1).

What responsibility does the Central Steering Committee 127 have?

The Central Steering Committee 127 shall issue the operational regulations for the Joint Control Posts (Article 2).

Which forces make up the Joint Control Posts?

The Joint Control Posts consist of police forces, customs officers, border guards, market management authorities, and tax officials (Article 1).

When does this decision take effect?

This decision takes effect from the date of issuance (Article 3).

Full text

PRIME MINISTER

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 118/2002/QĐ-TTg
Hanoi, September 17, 2002

DECISION OF THE PRIME MINISTER

Regarding amendments and supplements to certain provisions of Decision No. 422/QĐ-TTg dated May 19, 1998 and Decision No. 89/1999/QĐ-TTg dated April 3, 1999 of the Government on the establishment of Joint Control Posts against smuggling and commercial fraud. 

PRIME MINISTER

Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated December 25, 2001;

To strengthen anti-smuggling and anti-commercial fraud efforts in the new situation;

Considering the proposal of the Head of the Steering Committee for Anti-Smuggling, Fake Goods, and Commercial Fraud,

DECISION:

Article 1. Amend and supplement Article 2 of Decision No. 422/QĐ-TTg dated May 19, 1998 of the Government and Article 2 of Decision No. 89/1999/QĐ-TTg dated April 3, 1999 of the Government as follows:

The components of the Joint Control Posts include forces from public security, customs, border guard, market management, and tax authorities. The head of the post, organizational structure, and specific staffing levels at the Joint Control Posts shall be decided by the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province where the Post is established.

Article 2. Amend and supplement Article 4 of Decision No. 422/QĐ-TTg dated May 19, 1998 of the Government as follows:

The Steering Committee for Anti-Smuggling, Fake Goods, and Commercial Fraud (Central Steering Committee 127) shall issue the Regulations on the Organization and Operation of Joint Control Posts against Smuggling and Commercial Fraud.

Article 3. This Decision takes effect from the date of signature.

The Ministers of the Ministries of Public Security, National Defense, Trade, Finance, the Director General of the General Department of Customs, the Chairmen of the People's Committees of Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Thua Thien Hue, Tay Ninh, Long An, and An Giang Provinces, and the Central Steering Committee 127 shall be responsible for implementing this Decision.

 

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER
VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE GOVERNMENT
(Signed)
Nguyen Tan Dung
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