Decree No. 221/SL in 1955 stipulates the merger of the Left Bank Area into the Third Combined Region, establishment of the Hong Quang Area, and adjustment of the boundaries of the Northern Vietnam Combined Region and the Third Combined Region. Haiphong City is placed under direct leadership of the Central Government.
Scope of application
Administrative units such as the Third Combined Region, the Left Bank Area, Hon Gai Special Zone, Quang Yen Province, Hai Duong Province, and Bac Giang Province
Key points
- The Left Bank Area is merged into the Third Combined Region (Article 1).
- Haiphong City is placed under direct leadership of the Central Government (Article 2).
- The Hong Quang Area is established including Hon Gai Special Zone and Quang Yen Province, excluding Kinh Mon District, Nam Sach District, and Chi Linh District (Article 3).
- Kinh Mon District, Nam Sach District, and Chi Linh District are returned to Hai Duong Province (Third Combined Region) (Article 4).
- Son Dong District is returned to Bac Giang Province (Northern Vietnam Combined Region) (Article 5)
🌐 Social impact of this document
- The merger and establishment of new administrative units facilitate more convenient leadership by the Central Government.
- Administrative districts with adjusted boundaries may face difficulties in adapting to this change.
- Haiphong City, directly subordinate to the Central Government, will receive support and strict management from the central government.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Into which administrative unit is the Left Bank Area merged?
The Left Bank Area is merged into the Third Combined Region (Article 1).
Under whose jurisdiction does Haiphong City fall?
Haiphong City is placed under direct leadership of the Central Government (Article 2).
What administrative units are included in the Hong Quang Area?
The Hong Quang Area includes Hon Gai Special Zone and Quang Yen Province, excluding Kinh Mon District, Nam Sach District, and Chi Linh District (Article 3).
To which administrative unit do Kinh Mon District, Nam Sach District, and Chi Linh District belong?
Kinh Mon District, Nam Sach District, and Chi Linh District are returned to Hai Duong Province (Third Combined Region) (Article 4).
Which province does Son Dong District belong to after the boundary adjustment?
Son Dong District is returned to Bac Giang Province (Northern Vietnam Combined Region) (Article 5)
Full text
DECREE-LAW
OF THE PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE NO. 221/SL ON FEBRUARY 22, 1955
THE PRESIDENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 198-SL dated June 13, 1945 establishing procedures for the establishment and modification of administrative boundaries;
To ensure a rational organization of governmental administration and facilitate central leadership after peace was restored;
At the proposal of the Minister of Interior Affairs, which has been approved by the Council of Ministers,
ISSUES THE FOLLOWING DECREE-LAW:
Article 1: The Left Bank Zone is now merged with the Third Combined Zone to form a single zone called the Third Combined Zone (excluding the city of Hai Phong).
Article 2: From now on, the city of Hai Phong shall be directly under the leadership of the central government.
Article 3: A Hong Quang Zone is hereby established and placed directly under the leadership of the central government. The Hong Quang Zone includes Haiphong Special Zone and Quang Yen Province (excluding Son Dong, Kinh Mon, Nam Sach, and Chi Linh districts).
Article 4: Kinh Mon, Nam Sach, and Chi Linh districts are now returned to Hai Duong Province (Third Combined Zone).
Article 5: Son Dong district is now returned to Bac Giang Province (Viet Bac Combined Zone).
Article 6: The Minister of Interior Affairs shall implement this Decree-Law.
|
|
Ho Chi Minh (Signed) |
Download
The original file of this document is being updated. Please read the full text and check back later.
Relations map
No relations map for this document yet.
Translations
This document is available in the following languages: