Decision No. 53/2001/QĐ-BCN on issuing the model contract for the sale and purchase of electricity for domestic use

Decision No. 53/2001/QĐ-BCN of the Ministry of Industry on issuing the model contract for the sale and purchase of electricity for domestic use to be applied to organizations and individuals. This model contract must be used when signing new or renewed contracts from November 14, 2001. The seller of electricity shall complete the renewal of contracts before December 31, 2002.

Document No.53/2001/QĐ-BCN
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Industry and Trade
Signed byHoàng Trung Hải — Đang cập nhật
Updated01/07/2026
SectorIndustry and Trade
FieldElectricity
Issued date14/11/2001
Effective date01/01/2002
Expiry date14/05/2006
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 53/2001/QĐ-BCN of the Ministry of Industry on issuing the model contract for the sale and purchase of electricity for domestic use to be applied to organizations and individuals. This model contract must be used when signing new or renewed contracts from November 14, 2001. The seller of electricity shall complete the renewal of contracts before December 31, 2002.

Scope of application

Organizations and individuals purchasing and selling electricity for domestic use.

Key points

  • The seller of electricity → shall renew the existing contracts for the sale and purchase of electricity for domestic use before the effective date of this Decision and complete the process by December 31, 2002.
  • Organizations and individuals purchasing and selling electricity for domestic use → when signing new or renewed contracts, they must follow the model contract prescribed in this Decision.
  • The seller of electricity → has the responsibility to print and publicly announce the model contract for the sale and purchase of electricity for domestic use to the buyer.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Ensuring transparency and uniformity in the execution of contracts for the sale and purchase of electricity for domestic use, avoiding unnecessary disputes.
  • Negative impact: Requires time and costs for the printing and public announcement of the new model contract.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When was the model contract for the sale and purchase of electricity for domestic use issued?

The model contract for the sale and purchase of electricity for domestic use was issued from November 14, 2001.

What is the deadline for the seller of electricity to complete the renewal of contracts?

The seller of electricity must complete the renewal of contracts before December 31, 2002.

When are organizations and individuals purchasing and selling electricity for domestic use required to use the new model contract?

Organizations and individuals purchasing and selling electricity for domestic use are required to use the new model contract when signing new or renewed contracts from November 14, 2001.

What responsibilities does the seller of electricity have in implementing this Decision?

The seller of electricity has the responsibility to organize the printing and public announcement of the model contract for the sale and purchase of electricity for domestic use to the buyer.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect from January 1, 2002.

Full text

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 53/2001/QD-BCN
Hanoi, November 14, 2001

DECISION

Issued by the Minister of Industry under Decision No. 53/2001/QD-BCN

dated November 14, 2001 on the issuance of the model electricity supply contract for residential use

purchase and sale of electricity for domestic use

__________________________ 

THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY

Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 74/CP dated November 1, 1995 on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry;

Pursuant to Decree No. 45/2001/NĐ-CP dated August 2, 2001 of the Government on electricity activities and electricity usage;

At the proposal of the Director of the Legal Department, the Director of the Technical Safety Inspection and Supervision Bureau.

Pursuant to …;

Article 1. This Decision annexes the Model Electricity Supply Contract for Residential Use applicable to organizations and individuals purchasing and selling electricity for residential purposes.

Article 2. Organizations and individuals purchasing and selling electricity for residential use when signing new contracts or renewing existing contracts must comply with the model contract stipulated in this Decision.

The seller of electricity is responsible for organizing the renewal of the electricity supply contract for residential use (signed before the effective date of this Decision) and completing it by December 31, 2002. In cases where the buyer of electricity requests to renew the contract earlier than the schedule set by the seller, the seller must carry out the renewal of the contract. During the period before the contract is renewed, both parties must continue to comply with the provisions set forth in Decree No. 45/2001/NĐ-CP.

Article 3. The seller of electricity organizes the printing of the electricity supply contract for residential use according to this model and publicly notifies the buyer of electricity at the seller's transaction office.

Article 4. This Decision takes effect from January 1, 2002.

Article 5. The Head of the Ministry’s Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, the Heads of Departments and Bureaus under the Ministry, the General Directors of Vietnam Electricity Corporation, the Directors of Industry Departments of provinces and centrally-administered cities, and the Heads of relevant agencies and units are responsible for implementing this Decision.

Hoang Trung Hai

(Signed)

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