Decision No. 23/2008/QĐ-TTg Regarding the supplementation of Clause 1, Article 3 of Decision No. 78/2004/QĐ-TTg dated May 7, 2004 of the Government Prime Minister

This Decision supplements Clause 1, Article 3 of Decision No. 78/2004/QĐ-TTg, allowing the use of 100% central budget funds to implement the embankment project for existing residential areas in provinces frequently affected by floods in the Mekong Delta. This Decision applies to projects that have been implemented before the aforementioned Decision comes into effect and are consistent with local water resources planning and flood control plans.

Document No.23/2008/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Construction
Signed byNguyễn Tấn Dũng — Thủ tướng
Updated28/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date04/02/2008
Effective date29/02/2008
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

This Decision supplements Clause 1, Article 3 of Decision No. 78/2004/QĐ-TTg, allowing the use of 100% central budget funds to implement the embankment project for existing residential areas in provinces frequently affected by floods in the Mekong Delta. This Decision applies to projects that have been implemented before the aforementioned Decision comes into effect and are consistent with local water resources planning and flood control plans.

Scope of application

Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Construction, relevant agencies, Chairpersons of People's Committees of An Giang, Dong Thap, Long An, Kien Giang, Hau Giang, Vinh Long, Tien Giang, Can Tho Provinces.

Key points

  • For embankment projects for existing residential areas under the Program for building clusters and residential lines and housing in flood-prone areas of the Mekong Delta that were implemented before the aforementioned Decision came into effect, and are consistent with local water resources planning and flood control plans and the overall region, 100% of the central budget funds allocated to the locality may be used.
  • The Ministry of Finance shall take the lead, coordinate with the Ministry of Construction and relevant agencies to direct and guide the settlement and finalization of accounts for embankment projects for existing residential areas in accordance with this Decision.
  • This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
  • Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of agencies under the Government, and Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and cities are responsible for implementing this Decision.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Helps accelerate the construction of residential clusters and housing in provinces frequently affected by floods in the Mekong Delta.
  • Negative impact: It may put financial pressure on the central budget if a large number of projects use the funds.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What percentage of central budget funds can be used for embankment projects for existing residential areas under the Program for building clusters and residential lines and housing in flood-prone areas of the Mekong Delta?

100% of the central budget funds allocated to the locality.

To which projects does this Decision apply?

This Decision applies to embankment projects for existing residential areas under the Program for building clusters and residential lines and housing in flood-prone areas of the Mekong Delta that were implemented before the aforementioned Decision came into effect.

What conditions must projects meet to be eligible for using 100% of the central budget funds?

They must be consistent with local water resources planning and flood control plans and the overall region.

When does this Decision come into effect?

This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Which agencies are responsible for implementing this Decision?

Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of agencies under the Government, and Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and cities are responsible for implementing this Decision.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER

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No.: 23/2008/QĐ-TTg

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Hanoi, February 4, 2008

DECISION OF THE PRIME MINISTER

Regarding the supplementation of Clause 1, Article 3 of Decision No. 78/2004/QĐ-TTg dated May 7, 2004 of the Prime Minister Decision No. 78/2004/QĐ-TTg dated May 7, 2004 of the Prime Minister on adjusting and supplementing certain mechanisms and policies to accelerate the progress of building clusters and residential areas in flood-prone provinces in the Mekong Delta

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PRIME MINISTER

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

At the proposal of the Minister of Construction,

DECISION:

Article 1. Supplement Clause 1, Article 3 of Decision No. 78/2004/QĐ-TTg dated May 7, 2004 of the Prime Minister on adjusting and supplementing certain mechanisms and policies to accelerate the progress of building clusters and residential areas in flood-prone provinces in the Mekong Delta as follows:

"For projects constructing embankments around existing residential areas under the program of building clusters and residential areas in flood-prone regions of the Mekong Delta that have been implemented before the effectiveness of the aforementioned Decision, which are consistent with local water resources planning and regional flood control planning, shall be allowed to utilize 100% of the central budget funds allocated to the locality according to Decision No. 216/2002/QĐ-TTg dated March 25, 2002 of the Prime Minister for implementation."

Article 2. The Ministry of Finance shall take the lead and coordinate with the Ministry of Construction and relevant agencies to guide and instruct the provinces and cities in the flood-prone region of the Mekong Delta on the settlement and finalization of projects constructing embankments around existing residential areas in accordance with this Decision.

Article 3. This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Article 4. Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of agencies under the Government, and Chairpersons of People's Committees of the provinces and cities: An Giang, Dong Thap, Long An, Kien Giang, Hau Giang, Vinh Long, Tien Giang, Can Tho are responsible for implementing this Decision.

PRIME MINISTER

(signed)

NGUYEN TAN DUNG

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