Decree No. 140 Regarding the establishment of an agency for selling books and maps published by the Department of Geology under the Ministry of National Economy

This decree stipulates the establishment of an agency for selling books and maps published by the Department of Geology, applicable to officials responsible for sales at the Department of Geology. Notably, income from the sale of books and maps will be recorded in the state budget.

Document No.140
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byHồ Chí Minh — Bộ trưởng
Updated18/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued26/07/1946
Effective10/08/1946
In force from
StatusExpired
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This decree stipulates the establishment of an agency for selling books and maps published by the Department of Geology, applicable to officials responsible for sales at the Department of Geology. Notably, income from the sale of books and maps will be recorded in the state budget.

Key points

  • The Department of Geology under the Ministry of National Economy shall establish an agency for selling books and maps published by the Department (Article 1).
  • Officials responsible for selling books and maps shall be appointed by the Minister of National Economy (Article 2).
  • Vietnamese government offices and those in need may purchase books and maps from this agency (Article 3).
  • Officials responsible for selling books and maps must bear responsibility for the income received and submit it to the Treasury monthly (Article 4).
  • The income shall be recorded under Chapter 27, Clause 2 of the Vietnamese budget for the year 1946 and equivalent provisions for subsequent years (Article 5).

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DECREE

No. 140 dated July 26, 1946

CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Pursuant to Decree No. 61 dated May 6, 1946 on the organization of the National Economy Department;

At the request of the Minister of the National Economy Department;

After deliberation by the Council of Ministers,

DECREE:

Article 1

The Mineral Resources and Industry Office (Department of National Economy) shall establish an agency to sell books and maps published by the Geology Bureau.

Article 2

The staff responsible for selling these books and maps shall be appointed by a decree of the Minister of the National Economy Department.

Article 3

These books and maps may be sold to Vietnamese government offices and individuals deemed necessary.

Article 4

Staff responsible for selling books and maps must bear responsibility for temporarily holding collected funds, which shall be remitted monthly to the Treasury.

Article 5

Revenue from these sales in 1946 will be recorded under Chapter 27, Section 2 of the Vietnam Budget, and in subsequent years, under corresponding chapters.

Article 6

Revenue from these sales in 1946 will be recorded under Chapter 27, Section 2 of the Vietnam Budget, and in subsequent years, under corresponding chapters.

Article 6

The Ministers of the National Economy Department and Finance shall implement this Decree accordingly.

 

Ho Chi Minh

(Signed)

 

 

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