Decree No. 78 on the determination of a 25% reduction in land tax from the level before August 19, 1945.

Decree No. 78/SL dated 1949 stipulates that land tax shall be reduced to 75% of the pre-August 19, 1945 level to support people during this period. This document also establishes a Land Tax Reduction Council in each province to handle complaints and allows for adjustments to the reduction rate in special cases.

Document No.78
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byHồ Chí Minh — Chủ tịch nước
Updated18/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued14/07/1949
Effective14/07/1949
In force from01/01/1960
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 78/SL dated 1949 stipulates that land tax shall be reduced to 75% of the pre-August 19, 1945 level to support people during this period. This document also establishes a Land Tax Reduction Council in each province to handle complaints and allows for adjustments to the reduction rate in special cases.

Scope of application

Landowners

Key points

  • Landowners → shall reduce land tax to 75% of the pre-August 19, 1945 level → Article 1
  • The Land Tax Reduction Council in each province → is established to handle complaints regarding the reduction of land tax → Article 2
  • In special cases, the Land Tax Reduction Council → has the authority to adjust the reduction rate appropriately → Article 3
  • "What should a landowner do if they wish to appeal against the reduction in land tax?" → Submit an application to the Land Tax Reduction Council of their province for resolution → Article 2
  • What is the authority of the Land Tax Reduction Council regarding adjustments to the reduction rate? → Can adjust the reduction rate in special cases → Article 3
  • "Does this decree specify how it will be implemented?" → The Ministry of Interior, Justice, and Agriculture shall issue detailed regulations for implementation of the decree → Article 4
  • Who is responsible for implementing this decree?

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • The Ministers of the Ministries of Interior, Justice, and Agriculture → Article 5
  • Land tax reduction helps people alleviate financial burdens during difficult times.
  • The Land Tax Reduction Council in each province supports prompt and effective resolution of disputes regarding land tax reductions.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What should a landowner do if they wish to appeal against the reduction in land tax?

Submit an application to the Land Tax Reduction Council of their province for resolution → Article 2

What is the authority of the Land Tax Reduction Council regarding adjustments to the reduction rate?

Can adjust the reduction rate in special cases → Article 3

Does this decree specify how it will be implemented?

The Ministry of Interior, Justice, and Agriculture shall issue detailed regulations for implementation of the decree → Article 4

Who is responsible for implementing this decree?

The Ministers of the Ministries of Interior, Justice, and Agriculture → Article 5

Full text

DECREE-LAW

NO. 78/SL OF JULY 14, 1949

 

THE PRESIDENT

VIETNAMESE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

Pursuant to the resolution of the Council of Ministers after consultation with the Standing Committee of the National Assembly;

Enacts the following decree-law:

Article 1

The land tax rate is now set at the land tax rate before August 19, 1945, reduced by twenty-five percent (25%).

Article 2

A Land Tax Reduction Council shall be established in each province to examine complaints regarding the reduction of land taxes.

The resolution of this council shall have the force of a final court judgment.

Article 3

In exceptional cases, if the level of tax reduction set forth in Article 1 is deemed too severe or too lenient, the Land Tax Reduction Council may adjust accordingly.

Article 4

A decree by the Ministry of Interior - Justice - Agriculture shall specify the detailed implementation of this decree-law.

Article 5

The Ministers of the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Agriculture shall enforce this decree-law.

 

 

 

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