Decision No. 183/2004/QĐ-TTg On the mechanism for providing state budget capital support for the construction of technical infrastructure in industrial zones in localities with difficult socio-economic conditions

DECISION OF THE PRIME MINISTER

Regarding the mechanism for central budget capital support

to invest in building technical infrastructure in industrial zones

in localities with difficult socio-economic conditions

PRIME MINISTER

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

WHEREAS, the Law on the State Budget dated December 16, 2002;

Pursuant to Decree No. 60/2003/NĐ-CP dated June 6, 2003, promulgated by the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of the Law on State Budget;

Pursuant to Decree No. 36/CP dated April 24, 1997 of the Government promulgating the Industrial Zone, Export Processing Zone, and High-Tech Park Regulations;

Considering the proposal of the Minister of Planning and Investment,

DECISION:

Article 1.

1. Ministers, Localities meeting one of the following conditions shall be considered for targeted investment capital support from the central budget to invest in building technical infrastructure in industrial zones:

a) The ratio of additional balance supplementation from the central budget to the local budget compared to local budget expenditure exceeds 60%;

b) The proportion of industry in the locality's GDP is at least 10 percentage points lower than the national industry proportion in GDP.

The above conditions are determined based on data from the year prior to the time of project review for constructing and operating technical infrastructure in industrial zones (hereinafter referred to collectively as the construction project of industrial zone infrastructure) or the time when relevant ministries and sectors consider and submit to the Prime Minister for projects already approved for investment.          

Each locality meeting the provisions of Clause 1 of this Article shall be considered for central budget capital support for one construction project of industrial zone infrastructure.

Capital support from the local budget for investing in industrial zone infrastructure shall be implemented in accordance with the State Budget Law.

Article 2. Construction projects of industrial zone infrastructure in localities meeting the provisions of Clause 1 of Article 1 of this Decision shall be considered for central budget investment capital support  must meet the following requirements:

1. The industrial zone is included in the overall planning for the development of industrial zones nationwide that has been approved by the Prime Minister or has been allowed to be supplemented into the plan during each period.

2. The investment in constructing the industrial zone plays an important role in attracting investment to transform the economic structure, promote local economic growth, develop industries with comparative advantages of the locality, and achieve the goal of relocating production facilities causing pollution into the industrial zone.

3. The construction project of industrial zone infrastructure is led by a Vietnamese enterprise.

Article 3. The maximum level of central budget support for constructing industrial zone infrastructure for each project shall not exceed 60 billion VND and shall mainly cover the following items and works:

1. Land compensation and clearance.

2. Centralized wastewater treatment works for the industrial zone.

Article 4. The Prime Minister shall consider and decide on the level of central budget support for construction projects of industrial zone infrastructure based on the proposal of the provincial People's Committee and the results of project reviews by relevant ministries and sectors. authority.

Article 5.

1. Annually, based on the ability to balance investment capital in the central budget, demand, and implementation status of projects, the Ministry of Planning and Investment  shall take the lead and coordinate with the Ministry of Finance and related agencies to propose a plan for central budget support for construction projects of industrial zone infrastructure, which will be summarized in the annual state budget estimate and reported to the Government for consideration and decision by the National Assembly in accordance with the State Budget Law.

2. Annually, the Ministry of Planning and Investment shall take the lead and coordinate with relevant ministries, sectors, and localities to compile and assess the implementation and effectiveness of central budget support for construction projects of industrial zone infrastructure, and report to the Prime Minister.

3. Management and use of supported capital from the central budget for construction projects of industrial zone infrastructure shall be carried out in accordance with current regulations.

Article 6. Chairmen of provincial People's Committees directly under the Central Government are responsible for directing and supervising the implementation of construction projects of industrial zone infrastructure and shall be accountable to the Prime Minister regarding the purpose, outcome, and effectiveness of using the centrally supported capital.

Article 7.

1. This Decision shall take effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

2. For construction projects of industrial zone infrastructure that have been approved by the Prime Minister for central budget support before the effective date of this Decision, the investment support shall continue to be implemented according to the previous Prime Minister's Decision.

3. In cases where construction projects of industrial zone infrastructure have been approved for investment and the policy of central budget support has been agreed upon by the Prime Minister before the effective date of this Decision, the investment support shall be implemented in accordance with this Decision.

4. The Minister of Planning and Investment and the Minister of Finance shall guide the implementation of this Decision.

Article 8. Ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, agencies under the Government, and Chairmen of provincial People's Committees directly under the Central Government are responsible for enforcing this Decision./.