Circular No. 21/2014/TT-BTNMT on technical specifications for the structure and content of the geographic base database at a scale of 1:10,000

Circular No. 21/2014/TT-BTNMT stipulates technical specifications for the structure and content of the geographic base database at a scale of 1:10,000, applicable to agencies, organizations, and individuals involved in activities related to the construction, updating, and use of this database.

Document No.21/2014/TT-BTNMT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byNguyễn Linh Ngọc — Thứ trưởng
Updated19/06/2026
SectorNatural Resources and Environment
FieldSurveying and Mapping
Issued date24/04/2014
Effective date09/06/2014
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 21/2014/TT-BTNMT stipulates technical specifications for the structure and content of the geographic base database at a scale of 1:10,000, applicable to agencies, organizations, and individuals involved in activities related to the construction, updating, and use of this database.

Scope of application

Agencies, organizations, and individuals involved in activities related to the construction, updating, and use of the structure and content of the geographic base database at a scale of 1:10,000

Key points

  • Agencies, organizations, and individuals shall implement technical standards for the structure and content of the database according to National Technical Regulation QCVN 42:2012/BTNMT and Circular No. 973/2001/TT-TCĐC
  • Agencies, organizations, and individuals shall comply with regulations on the acquisition of geographic base data at a scale of 1:10,000 as specified in Appendix 2 of this Circular
  • Agencies, organizations, and individuals shall ensure the quality of geographic base data at a scale of 1:10,000 as provided in Appendix 3 of this Circular
  • Agencies, organizations, and individuals shall present geographic base data at a scale of 1:10,000 in accordance with the provisions set out in Appendix 4 of this Circular
  • Agencies, organizations, and individuals shall apply the GML schema in the distribution of geographic base data at a scale of 1:10,000 as provided in Appendix 5 of this Circular

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • State management agencies can more effectively monitor and oversee the construction, updating, and use of the geographic base database at a scale of 1:10,000
  • Citizens and businesses can access map and surveying information more easily
  • Enhance the efficiency of resource and environmental management, reduce risks in construction and urban planning activities

❓ Frequently asked questions

To whom does this Circular apply?

It applies to agencies, organizations, and individuals involved in the construction, updating, and use of the structure and content of the geographic base database at a scale of 1:10,000.

Where are the technical standards for the structure and content of the database specified?

They are specified according to National Technical Regulation QCVN 42:2012/BTNMT and Circular No. 973/2001/TT-TCĐC.

Which appendix specifies the acquisition of geographic base data at a scale of 1:10,000?

Appendix 2 of this Circular specifies the acquisition of geographic base data at a scale of 1:10,000.

What quality requirements must the geographic base database at a scale of 1:10,000 meet?

It must meet quality requirements as specified in Appendix 3 of this Circular.

In which case is the GML schema applied?

It is applied in the distribution of geographic base data at a scale of 1:10,000 as specified in Appendix 5 of this Circular.

Full text

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 21/2014/TT-BTNMT
Hanoi, April 24, 2014

CIRCULAR

Technical regulations on the model structure and content of the geographic base database at a scale of 1:10,000bản đồ địa lý tỷ lệ 1:10.000 

Pursuant to Decree No. 21/2013/NĐ-CP dated March 4, 2013, promulgated by the Government, stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment;

Pursuant to Decree No. 12/2002/NĐ-CP dated January 22, 2002 of the Government on surveying and mapping activities;

At the proposal of the Director of the Vietnam National Survey and Mapping Agency, the Head of the Science and Technology Department, and the Head of the Legal Affairs Department;

The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment issues this Circular to stipulate technical regulations on the model structure and content of the geographic base database at a scale of 1:10,000.

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Circular stipulates technical standards for the model structure and content of the geographic base database at a scale of 1:10,000.

Article 2. Applicability

This Circular applies to agencies, organizations, and individuals involved in activities related to the construction, updating, and use of the model structure and content of the geographic base database at a scale of 1:10,000.

Article 3. Technical requirements for the model structure and content of the geographic base database at a scale of 1:10,000

Coordinate reference systems and technical standards for the model structure and content of the geographic base database shall be implemented in accordance with the National Technical Regulation on Basic Geographic Information Standards issued together with Circular No. 02/2012/TT-BTNMT dated March 19, 2012, of the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (QCVN 42:2012/BTNMT) and Circular No. 973/2001/TT-TCĐC dated June 20, 2001, of the Director General of the Land Administration Department (now the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment) regarding the application of the coordinate reference system and national coordinate system VN-2000.

Article 4. Content of technical regulations on the model structure and content of the geographic base database at a scale of 1:10,000

Technical regulations on the model structure and content of the geographic base database at a scale of 1:10,000 include:

1. Regulations on the model structure and data content of the geographic base database at a scale of 1:10,000, implemented according to Appendix 1 attached hereto.

2. Regulations on the acquisition of data for the geographic base database at a scale of 1:10,000, implemented according to Appendix 2 attached hereto.

3. Regulations on the quality of data for the geographic base database at a scale of 1:10,000, implemented according to Appendix 3 attached hereto.

4. Regulations on the presentation of data for the geographic base database at a scale of 1:10,000, implemented according to Appendix 4 attached hereto.

5. Technical regulations on the GML schema applied in the distribution of data for the geographic base database at a scale of 1:10,000, implemented according to Appendix 5 attached hereto.

6. Regulations on the conceptual data model, temporal data model, and method of establishing geographic object catalogues as specified in Appendices 3, 4, and 5 of QCVN 42:2012/BTNMT.

Article 5. Effective Date

This Circular takes effect from June 9, 2014.

Article 6. Implementation Organization

Clause 1. Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, provincial People's Committees, centrally governed cities, and related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.

2. The Vietnam National Mapping Agency under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment shall be responsible for guiding and supervising the implementation of this Circular.

During the implementation process, if there are any difficulties, agencies, organizations, and individuals should promptly report them to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment for consideration and decision.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
Nguyen Linh Ngoc

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