Decree-Law No. 138B-SL/QD on abolishing Decree-Law No. 64 dated November 23, 1945 establishing the Special Inspection Board - Establishing an inspection board under the Office of the Prime Minister.

Decree-Law No. 138B-SL/QD abolishes Decree-Law No. 64 of 1945 on establishing the Special Inspection Board and replaces it with the Government Inspection Board under the Office of the Prime Minister. This document stipulates the organization, duties, and powers of the new inspection board.

Document No.138B-SL/QD
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byHồ Chí Minh — Chủ tịch Chính phủ
Updated18/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date18/12/1949
Effective date02/01/1950
Expiry date01/01/1960
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree-Law No. 138B-SL/QD abolishes Decree-Law No. 64 of 1945 on establishing the Special Inspection Board and replaces it with the Government Inspection Board under the Office of the Prime Minister. This document stipulates the organization, duties, and powers of the new inspection board.

Scope of application

Government Inspection Board; government agencies

Key points

  • The Government abolishes Decree-Law No. 64 of 1945 (Article 1).
  • Establishes a Government Inspection Board under the Office of the Prime Minister consisting of one Chief Inspector, one Deputy Chief Inspector, and three Inspectors appointed by this decree (Article 2).
  • The Inspection Board is tasked with examining the implementation of government policies and directives; inspecting members of the National Council for Civil Affairs and officials regarding integrity; inspecting citizens' complaints (Article 4).
  • The Inspection Board has the authority to question members of the National Council for Civil Affairs and officials, demanding necessary documents and records for inspection purposes (Clause 5a, b).
  • In special cases and emergencies, the Inspection Board may temporarily suspend the positions of violators from provincial level downwards (Clause 5c).

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • The Government Inspection Board is established to enhance effectiveness in monitoring the implementation of government policies and directives.
  • Abolishing the Special Inspection Board may reduce previous complex procedures and regulations.
  • Members of the National Council for Civil Affairs and officials may be affected by the new powers of the Inspection Board to temporarily suspend positions.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When was the Government Inspection Board established?

The Government Inspection Board was established pursuant to Decree-Law No. 138B-SL/QD dated December 18, 1949.

Who can be suspended from their position by the Inspection Board?

The Inspection Board has the authority to temporarily suspend positions of violators among members and officials from provincial level downwards (Clause 5c).

What are the duties of the Government Inspection Board?

The Government Inspection Board is tasked with examining the implementation of government policies and directives; inspecting members of the National Council for Civil Affairs and officials regarding integrity; inspecting citizens' complaints (Article 4).

What powers does the Inspection Board have?

The Inspection Board has the authority to question members of the National Council for Civil Affairs and officials, demanding necessary documents and records for inspection purposes (Clause 5a, b).

When was Decree-Law No. 64 of 1945 on establishing the Special Inspection Board abolished?

Decree-Law No. 64 of 1945 on establishing the Special Inspection Board was abolished pursuant to Decree-Law No. 138B-SL/QD dated December 18, 1949.

Full text

 

 

 

 

DECREE-LAW

NO.: 138B/SL-QD DATE: DECEMBER 18, 1949

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

CHAIRMAN

GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

 

Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 64 dated November 23, 1945 establishing the Special Inspection Board;

Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 9 - SL dated January 29, 1947 regulating arrest procedures and detention of government officials and members of the National Assembly;

At the proposal of the Deputy Prime Minister;

In accordance with the resolution of the Government Council after consultation with the Standing Committee of the National Assembly;

 

ISSUES THE FOLLOWING DECREE-LAW

Article 1

The Decree-Law No. 64 dated November 23, 1945 establishing the Special Inspection Board is hereby repealed.

Article 2

A Government Inspection Board directly under the Office of the Prime Minister shall be established comprising:

One Chief Inspector,

One Deputy Chief Inspector,

Three Inspectors.

The positions of Chief Inspector, Deputy Chief Inspector, and Inspector are appointed by decree.

Article 3

To assist the Inspection Board, an office and a number of inspection delegates shall be appointed by a decision of the Prime Minister.

Article 4

The Government Inspection Board has the following duties:

a/ Reviewing the implementation of government policies and directives.

b/ Inspecting members of the Council for National Defense and Security and officials regarding integrity.

c/ Investigating complaints from citizens.

Article 5

To fulfill these duties, the Government Inspection Board has the following powers:

a/ Scope of inspection: government agencies.

b/ Questioning members of the Council for National Defense and Security and officials, demanding necessary documents and records for inspection purposes.

c/ In special cases and emergencies, temporarily suspending the duties of those who have committed offenses:

- For members of the Council for National Defense and Security at provincial level or below. The inspector will immediately report to the authority with the power to appoint or recognize in order to make a decision on replacement;

- For officials at regional level or below. In such cases, the inspector will immediately inform the directly controlling Council for National Defense and Security to designate someone to temporarily replace until the appointment authority makes a decision.

Article 6

The judicial powers stipulated in Decree-Law No. 9 - SL dated November 29, 1947 for Ministers and Deputy Ministers are now applicable to members of the Government Inspection Board.

Article 7

The Prime Minister shall implement this decree-law accordingly.

 

 

 

Ho Chi Minh

(Signed)

 

 

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