Circular No. 3255/ TC-VP Regarding Correction of Circular No. 15/2004/TT-BTC

This document of the Ministry of Finance corrects certain errors in Circular No. 15/2004/TT-BTC guiding the implementation of Decree No. 170/2003/NĐ-CP related to postal and telecommunications public service rates and asset valuation procedures for state-owned property. This correction aims to ensure the accuracy of the original document.

Document No.3255/TC-VP
Document typeOfficial Dispatch
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byĐinh Văn Nhã
Updated16/06/2026
SectorLabour, War Invalids and Social Affairs
FieldUncategorized
Issued date29/03/2004
Effective date
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

This document of the Ministry of Finance corrects certain errors in Circular No. 15/2004/TT-BTC guiding the implementation of Decree No. 170/2003/NĐ-CP related to postal and telecommunications public service rates and asset valuation procedures for state-owned property. This correction aims to ensure the accuracy of the original document.

Key points

  • The Ministry of Finance corrects Circular No. 15/2004/TT-BTC regarding the amendment of Point 5.2 Clause 5, Section I Part B which stipulates that the service provider shall submit to the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications for determination of rates for postal and telecommunications public services after receiving written comments from the Ministry of Finance.
  • Point 6.3 Clause 6, Section II Part B is corrected from 'People's Committee of the province' to 'People's Committee of the province'.
  • Point 2.2 Clause 2, Section V Part B is corrected from 'valuation for state assets requiring valuation' to 'valuation of state assets requiring valuation'.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • This adjustment ensures the accuracy and consistency in implementing the Circular, avoiding misunderstandings for relevant units.
  • Relevant agencies will be provided with more detailed guidance on the procedure for determining rates for public services.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What errors does this document correct in Circular No. 15/2004/TT-BTC?

This document corrects the following points: Service providers shall submit to the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications for determination of rates for postal and telecommunications public services; from 'People's Committee of the province' to 'People's Committee of the province'; from 'valuation for state assets requiring valuation' to 'valuation of state assets requiring valuation'.

How is Point 5.2 Clause 5, Section I Part B amended?

This point is amended from 'Minister of Transport' to 'Minister of Posts and Telecommunications'.

What changes are made to Point 6.3 Clause 6, Section II Part B in this correction?

This point is changed from 'People's Committee of the province' to 'People's Committee of the province'.

How is Point 2.2 Clause 2, Section V Part B adjusted?

This point is amended from 'valuation for state assets requiring valuation' to 'valuation of state assets requiring valuation'.

Why must the Ministry of Finance implement corrections to Circular No. 15/2004/TT-BTC?

To ensure the accuracy and consistency in implementing the Circular, avoiding misunderstandings for relevant units.

Full text

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

Number: 3255/TC-VP

Regarding Amendment to Circular No. 15/2004/TT-BTC

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Independence - Freedom - Happiness

Hanoi, March 29, 2004

Respected To:

  • Central Party Office
  • National Assembly Office
  • Office of the President
  • Supreme People's Court
  • Supreme People's Procuracy
  • Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies
  • Central agencies of mass organizations
  • People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities
  • Departments of Finance of provinces and centrally governed cities
  • Official Gazette
  • Department of Legal Drafting (Ministry of Justice)

On March 9, 2004, the Ministry of Finance issued Circular No. 15/2004/TT-BTC guiding the implementation of Decree No. 170/2003/NĐ-CP dated December 25, 2003 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Price Ordinance. Due to errors in proofreading during printing, the Ministry of Finance requests to amend specific points as follows:

  • Point 5.2, Clause 5, Section I, Part B (page 5) provides:

"5.2. Postal service rates for public postal services and dedicated postal services; telecommunications service rates for public telecommunications services shall be submitted by the service provider, and decided by the Minister of Transport after obtaining the written opinion of the Ministry of Finance."

It is now amended to read:

"5.2. Postal service rates for public postal services and dedicated postal services; telecommunications service rates for public telecommunications services shall be submitted by the service provider, and decided by the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications after obtaining the written opinion of the Ministry of Finance."

  • At Point 6.3, Clause 6, Section II, Part B (page 6), at the end of the fourth line it states:

"6.3...to submit to the People's Council at the same level..."

It is now amended to read:

"6.3...to submit to the People's Council at the same level..."

  • At Point 2.2, Clause 2, Section V, Part B (page 10), at the beginning of the fourth line it states:

"2.2...the state valuation units in the locality to conduct valuation for state assets that require valuation..."

"2.2...the state valuation units in the locality to conduct valuation for state assets that require valuation..."

The Ministry of Finance apologizes to all relevant agencies for the above errors and requests to amend this Circular accordingly./.

To be sent to:

- As above;

- Units under the Ministry of Finance;

- To be filed with the Office and the Ministry of Finance.

Signed: MINISTER OF FINANCE

Director of the Office

(Signed)

Dinh Van Nha

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