Decision No. 38/1998/QĐ-TTg on transferring Cat Tien National Park under the People's Committees of Dong Nai, Lam Dong, and Binh Phuoc provinces to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for management.

Decision No. 38/1998/QĐ-TTg transfers Cat Tien National Park to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for management. This decision applies to the People's Committees of Dong Nai, Lam Dong, and Binh Phuoc provinces and the Ministry of Finance.

Document No.38/1998/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byNguyễn Công Tạn — Phó Thủ tướng
Updated01/07/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date16/02/1998
Effective date03/03/1998
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 38/1998/QĐ-TTg transfers Cat Tien National Park to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for management. This decision applies to the People's Committees of Dong Nai, Lam Dong, and Binh Phuoc provinces and the Ministry of Finance.

Scope of application

People's Committees of Dong Nai, Lam Dong, and Binh Phuoc provinces; Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development; Ministry of Finance

Key points

  • People's Committees of Dong Nai, Lam Dong, and Binh Phuoc provinces → transfer the land, assets, infrastructure, capital, management apparatus, and workforce of Cat Tien National Park to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in their current state.
  • Ministry of Finance → record increases and decreases in capital and assets between the receiving and transferring parties.
  • This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of signing.
  • Heads of relevant sectors are responsible for implementing this Decision.
  • The total area of Cat Tien National Park is 73,878 hectares, including: South Cat Tien Zone (38,100 hectares), West Cat Tien Zone (5,143 hectares), and Cat Loc Nature Reserve (30,635 hectares).

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Enhance effective management of Cat Tien National Park, protect biodiversity.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties in the process of transferring assets and management apparatus among the provinces.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does this Decision apply to?

This Decision applies to the People's Committees of Dong Nai, Lam Dong, and Binh Phuoc provinces; the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development; and the Ministry of Finance.

What is the total area of Cat Tien National Park?

The total area of Cat Tien National Park is 73,878 hectares, including South Cat Tien Zone (38,100 hectares), West Cat Tien Zone (5,143 hectares), and Cat Loc Nature Reserve (30,635 hectares).

What is the duration of effectiveness of this Decision?

This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of signing.

Which ministries and sectors are responsible for implementing this Decision?

Heads of relevant sectors are responsible for implementing this Decision.

How does the process of transferring assets and management apparatus take place?

The People's Committees of Dong Nai, Lam Dong, and Binh Phuoc provinces are responsible for transferring the land, assets, infrastructure, capital, management apparatus, and workforce of Cat Tien National Park to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in their current state.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 38/1998/QĐ-TTg
Hanoi, February 16, 1998

Pursuant to …;

REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF THE CAT TIEN NATIONAL PARK BELONGING TO THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEES OF DONG NAI, LAM DONG, AND BINH PHUOC PROVINCES TO THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MANAGEMENT

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PRIME MINISTER

Pursuant to the Government Organization Law dated September 30, 1992;

Pursuant to the Land Law dated July 14, 1993;

Pursuant to the Management and Investment Regulations issued together with Decree No. 42/CP dated July 16, 1996 of the Government

Considering the proposal of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (in Document No. 4734 NN-KH/Tr dated December 23, 1997), and the proposals of the People's Committees of the provinces: Lam Dong (Document No. 768/CV-UB dated May 19, 1997), Dong Nai (Document No. 3423/UBT dated August 7, 1997), and Binh Phuoc (Document No. 751/CV-UB dated May 20, 1997),

DECISION:

Article 1. Transfer the Cat Tien National Park to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for management;

The total area of the Cat Tien National Park is: 73,878 hectares, including:

- The Southern Cat Tien area under the management of Dong Nai Province with an area of: 38,100 hectares

- The Western Cat Tien area under the management of Binh Phuoc Province with an area of: 5,143 hectares

- The Cat Loc Nature Reserve under the management of Lam Dong Province with an area of: 30,635 hectares.

Article 2. The People's Committees of Dong Nai, Lam Dong, and Binh Phuoc Provinces shall be responsible for transferring the Cat Tien National Park in its current state, including land, assets, infrastructure, capital, management staff, labor... to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for management.

The Ministry of Finance shall be responsible for recording increases and decreases in capital and assets between the receiving and transferring parties.

Article 3. This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of signing. The Ministers of Agriculture and Rural Development, Planning and Investment, Finance, the Chairpersons of the People's Committees of Dong Nai, Lam Dong, and Binh Phuoc Provinces, the Director of the Cat Tien National Park, and the Heads of related agencies shall be responsible for implementing this Decision.

 

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER

 

(Signed)

 

Nguyen Cong Tan

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