Decree No. 129/SL Regarding the Suspension of Elections to People's Councils and Administrative Committees, issued by the Chairman of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, to amend Article 1 of Decree No. 3 dated December 28, 1946 suspending elections to People's Councils and Administrative Committees.

Decree No. 129/SL in 1948 amends Article 1 of Decree No. 3 dated December 28, 1946 regarding the suspension of elections to People's Councils and Administrative Committees. This document supplements provisions allowing for the re-election of village people's councils in special cases.

Document No.129/SL
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byHồ Chí Minh — Chủ tịch Chính phủ
Updated20/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date05/02/1948
Effective date20/02/1948
Expiry date01/01/1960
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 129/SL in 1948 amends Article 1 of Decree No. 3 dated December 28, 1946 regarding the suspension of elections to People's Councils and Administrative Committees. This document supplements provisions allowing for the re-election of village people's councils in special cases.

Scope of application

Provincial and district Anti-French Resistance Administration Committee

Key points

  • The district Anti-French Resistance Administration Committee proposes to the provincial Anti-French Resistance Administration Committee regarding the re-election of village people's councils in special cases (Article 1).
  • The provincial Anti-French Resistance Administration Committee decides on the re-election of village people's councils if conditions are favorable (Article 1).
  • The results of the election will be approved by the provincial Anti-French Resistance Administration Committee (Article 1).
  • The Minister of Interior and the Secretary of the Chairman of the Government must implement this decree (Article 2).
  • This decree takes effect after being agreed upon by the Council of Ministers.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Enhance the ability to adjust elections in special cases.
  • Contribute to stabilizing and developing local government.
  • Provincial administrative agencies have additional authority regarding election decisions.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What can the district Anti-French Resistance Administration Committee propose?

The district Anti-French Resistance Administration Committee may propose to the provincial Anti-French Resistance Administration Committee regarding the re-election of village people's councils in special cases.

Who decides on the re-election of village people's councils?

The provincial Anti-French Resistance Administration Committee will decide on the re-election if conditions are favorable.

Full text

DECREE-LAW

NO.: 129 DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 1948

OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

 

CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 63 dated November 22, 1945 and Decree-Law No. 77 dated December 21, 1945 organizing the people's administration and administrative committees;

Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 1/SL dated December 18, 1946 establishing anti-French resistance committees and joint ministerial decree No. 6-NV/CT dated December 28, 1946 implementing that decree-law,

Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 3/NV/SL dated December 28, 1946 suspending elections for the People's Council and administrative committees,

Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 91/SL dated October 1, 1947 establishing anti-French resistance committees with concurrent administrative functions,

At the request of the Minister of Interior Affairs,

After deliberation by the Council of Ministers,

 

ISSUES THE FOLLOWING DECREE-LAW:

Article 1

Article 1 of the above-mentioned Decree-Law No. 3-NV/SL dated December 38, 1946 is hereby amended by adding a clause as follows:

"In special cases, when it is deemed necessary to elect a new People's Council, the anti-French resistance committee with concurrent administrative functions of the district shall propose to the provincial anti-French resistance committee. The provincial anti-French resistance committee will decide to hold an election if conditions are favorable. The results of the election will be approved by the provincial anti-French resistance committee."

Article 2

The Minister of Interior Affairs and the Director of the Office of the Chairman of the Government shall implement this decree-law.

Ho Chi Minh

(Signed)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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