Decision No. 179/1999/QĐ-TTg on the allowance system for managing detention centers and holding houses

Decision No. 179/1999/QĐ-TTg stipulates the allowance system for managing detention centers and holding houses for officers and soldiers under the Ministry of Public Security. The allowances are divided into two types: 10% for wardens, deputy wardens, investigators, educators, and medical staff directly treating patients; 5% for other officers and soldiers at detention centers and those performing specialized duties at holding houses. This decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of signing.

Document No.179/1999/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Public Security
Signed byPhan Văn Khải Cơ Quan Ban Hành Thủ Tướng Chính Phủ Chức Danh Thủ Tướng Người Ký Phan Văn Khải — Thủ tướng Chính phủ
Updated01/07/2026
SectorPublic Security
FieldNational SecurityUncategorized
Issued date30/08/1999
Effective date14/09/1999
Expiry date
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 179/1999/QĐ-TTg stipulates the allowance system for managing detention centers and holding houses for officers and soldiers under the Ministry of Public Security. The allowances are divided into two types: 10% for wardens, deputy wardens, investigators, educators, and medical staff directly treating patients; 5% for other officers and soldiers at detention centers and those performing specialized duties at holding houses. This decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of signing.

Scope of application

Officers and soldiers directly performing management tasks at detention centers and holding houses under the Ministry of Public Security

Key points

  • Wardens, deputy wardens, investigators, educators, and medical staff directly treating patients: receive a 10% allowance based on their rank pay.
  • Officers and soldiers performing specialized duties at holding houses in districts, counties, towns, and cities directly under provinces and centrally-administered municipalities: receive a 5% allowance based on their rank pay.
  • This allowance system takes effect fifteen days from the date of signing the decision.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Officers and soldiers will receive additional allowances, increasing their income and motivating them in their work managing detention centers and holding houses.
  • Negative impact: The state budget costs will increase due to the need to pay additional allowances.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What percentage allowance do officers and soldiers managing detention centers receive?

Wardens, deputy wardens, investigators, educators, and medical staff directly treating patients receive a 10% allowance based on their rank pay; others receive a 5% allowance.

When does this allowance system take effect?

This allowance system takes effect fifteen days from the date of signing the decision.

Who is responsible for implementing this Decision?

The Minister, Head of a ministry equivalent to a ministry, Head of a government agency, and Chairpersons of provincial and centrally-administered municipal People's Committees are responsible for implementing the decision.

To which subjects does this Decision apply?

This Decision applies to officers and soldiers directly performing management tasks at detention centers and holding houses under the Ministry of Public Security.

How is the allowance system defined in this Decision?

A 10% allowance is granted to wardens, deputy wardens, investigators, educators, and medical staff directly treating patients; others receive a 5% allowance.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Number: 179/1999/QĐ-TTg

Hanoi, August 30, 1999

 Pursuant to …;

Regulations on management allowances for temporary detention centers and holding houses

 

PRIME MINISTER

Pursuant to the Government Organization Law dated September 30, 1992;

Pursuant to Decree No. 25/CP dated May 23, 1993 of the Government stipulating temporarily the new salary system for civil servants, public officials, administrative and service staff, and armed forces;

At the proposal of the Minister of Public Security,

DECISION:

Clause 4 of Article 6The allowance system based on rank salary or rank allowance for officers and soldiers directly responsible for managing temporary detention centers and holding houses under the Ministry of Public Security shall be as follows:

- An allowance of 10% for wardens, deputy wardens, investigators, educators, medical staff directly examining and treating prisoners, and security guards working at temporary detention centers;

- An allowance of 5% for other officers and soldiers at temporary detention centers; officers and soldiers performing specialized duties at holding houses under districts, counties, towns, and provincial cities directly under the central government.

12/2025/TT-BNNMT dated June 19, 2025 issued by the Minister of Agriculture and EnvironmentThis allowance system shall take effect fifteen days from the date of signature. The Ministry of Public Security shall lead and coordinate with the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, and the Ministry of Finance to provide guidance on implementing this Decision.

Article 3. The Minister, Heads of Ministries equivalent to Ministries, Heads of Government Agencies, Chairmen of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities are responsible for enforcing this Decision.

 

PRIME MINISTER

PRIME MINISTER 

(Signed)

 

Phan Van Khai

 

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