Decree No. 31/SL regarding the return of Thuy Nguyen County to Kien An Province (Zone 3), which was previously incorporated into Quang Yen Province (Viet Bac Zone).

Decree No. 31/SL in 1950 returns to Kien An Province (Zone 3) the administrative authority over Thuy Nguyen County, which had previously been incorporated into Quang Yen Province (Viet Bac Zone).

Document No.31/SL
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byHồ Chí Minh — Chủ tịch nước
Updated18/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date04/03/1950
Effective date19/03/1950
Expiry date30/04/1975
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 31/SL in 1950 returns to Kien An Province (Zone 3) the administrative authority over Thuy Nguyen County, which had previously been incorporated into Quang Yen Province (Viet Bac Zone).

Scope of application

The Supreme National Defense Council and relevant administrative agencies.

Key points

  • The Supreme National Defense Council shall enforce this decree to return to Kien An Province the administrative authority over Thuy Nguyen County (Article 2).
  • Quang Yen Province (Viet Bac Zone) shall transfer the administrative authority over Thuy Nguyen County to Kien An Province (Article 1).
  • Kien An Province (Zone 3) shall resume the administrative authority over Thuy Nguyen County from Quang Yen Province (Article 1).
  • Thuy Nguyen County shall adjust its administrative boundaries in accordance with this decree (Article 1).
  • Relevant administrative agencies shall carry out necessary legal procedures to complete the transfer of administrative control over Thuy Nguyen County back to Kien An Province (Article 2).

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Kien An Province is strengthened territorially and in terms of management authority.
  • Thuy Nguyen County may benefit from this change administratively and economically.
  • Quang Yen Province loses part of its territory but retains other functions.
  • Relevant administrative agencies must carry out complex transfer procedures.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What does Decree No. 31/SL in 1950 stipulate regarding administrative boundaries?

It provides for the return to Kien An Province of the administrative authority over Thuy Nguyen County, which had previously been incorporated into Quang Yen Province.

Who must implement this decree?

The Supreme National Defense Council and relevant administrative agencies shall enforce this decree (Article 2).

Does Quang Yen Province lose its administrative control over Thuy Nguyen County?

Yes, Quang Yen Province must transfer the administrative control of Thuy Nguyen County to Kien An Province as stipulated in this decree (Article 1).

What benefits does Kien An Province gain from this decree?

Kien An Province gains back the administrative authority over Thuy Nguyen County, thereby strengthening its territory and management authority.

Is there a specific implementation timeframe specified?

There is no specific time limit set forth in this decree.

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

No.: 31/SL
March 4, 1950

 

 

 

 

DECREE-LAW

OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

NO. 31/SL DATED MARCH 4, 1950

PRESIDENT

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

HO CHI MINH

President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam

Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 126 dated July 19, 1946 establishing procedures for setting up or modifying administrative units;

Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 198-SL dated June 13, 1948 establishing procedures for setting up or modifying the boundaries of anti-French resistance administrative units;Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 130-SL dated November 7, 1949 merging Thuỷ Nguyên District into Quảng Yên Province;

Pursuant to the proposal of the Supreme National Defense Council;

In accordance with the resolution of the Government Council;

ISSUES THE FOLLOWING DECREE-LAW:

Article 1. Thuỷ Nguyên District, which was previously merged into Quảng Yên Province (Viet Bac Administrative Zone), is hereby returned to Kiến An Province (Administrative Zone 3).

Article 2. The Supreme National Defense Council shall implement this Decree-Law accordingly.

 

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE
(Signed)
Ho Chi Minh
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