Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung received citizens in December

Also attending were representatives of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation, the Provincial Party Committee's Internal Affairs Committee, the Provincial Party Committee's Inspection Committee, departments, branches and sectors; People's Committees of Dien Chau and Yen Thanh districts. Photo: Pham Bang

Comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee received citizen Phan Dang Thien (residing in Dien Thinh commune, Dien Chau district). Mr. Thien represented 30 households in hamlet 9, Dien Thinh commune to complain about the compensation and support prices when the State reclaimed land to implement the export garment factory project in Tho Loc Industrial Park, Dien Thinh commune.

Regarding this issue, Mr. Tang Van Luyen - Chairman of Dien Chau District People's Committee said that the district has made the planning public, followed the correct land acquisition process and affirmed that the project is subject to land acquisition by the State, so it must be implemented in accordance with State regulations.

Citizen Phan Dang Thien (residing in Dien Thinh commune, Dien Chau district) complained about the compensation and support prices when the State reclaimed land to implement the export garment factory project at Tho Loc Industrial Park, Dien Thinh commune. Photo: Pham Bang

“The district did it very carefully, organizing 13 meetings and dialogues, and the land recovery period lasted for 1 year. After many propaganda and mobilization campaigns but the people did not comply, the district People's Committee was forced to organize enforcement to hand over the site to the investor on time. The enforcement process was carried out according to regulations,” Mr. Luyen affirmed.

The Chairman of the People's Committee of Dien Chau district also said that the compensation price for land acquisition and clearance was approved by the province, and the price list for agricultural land in Dien Chau district was higher than in other districts. In addition, the district also applied this land price list to recover land in many other projects in the area and was approved by the people.

Mr. Tang Van Luyen - Chairman of Dien Chau District People's Committee reported the results of handling citizens' complaints. Photo: Pham Bang

Speaking at the citizen reception session, Mr. Vo Duy Viet - Director of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment also affirmed that the land acquisition process and compensation price of Dien Chau District People's Committee are in accordance with regulations, in line with the general situation. Besides, Dien Chau District People's Committee has also applied support policies for households whose land is acquired in accordance with regulations.

Concluding this content, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung emphasized that the Citizen Reception Council shares the legitimate aspirations of the people when their land is reclaimed for project implementation. And when resolving people's complaints, the province acts on the principle of ensuring the legitimate and legal rights and interests of the people, but must comply with legal regulations.

Through reports from localities and sectors, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee assessed that the implementation of planning, land acquisition procedures, compensation for site clearance and enforcement by agencies has complied with regulations.

He also shared that, in the province's economic conditions, attracting investment in projects is also aimed at improving the socio-economic life of the people. Therefore, for the benefit and common development of the province, he hopes that the people will agree and share.

Mr. Le Tien Tri - Head of the Southeast Economic Zone Management Board reported on the project planning and implementation. Photo: Pham Bang

Regarding the compensation policy for site clearance, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee emphasized that the compensation price is applied throughout the province to ensure general fairness. And the application of coercive measures is a last resort, to ensure the progress of project implementation and ensure the investment and business environment in the province.

In the spirit of sharing and helping households whose land was recovered, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested the Management Board of the Southeast Economic Zone to urge the investor to pay attention to vocational training and job creation for people in Dien Thinh commune during the project implementation process, and not to affect the travel and life of the people. And if citizens do not agree, they can make petitions and complaints according to regulations.

At the citizen reception session, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung also received Mr. Tran Khac Truc (residing in Le Mao ward, Vinh city). Mr. Truc reflected that the People's Committee of Yen Thanh district and the People's Committee of Cong Thanh commune have not seriously implemented the direction of the Provincial People's Committee in Official Dispatch No. 2659/UBND-VX dated May 5, 2020. This includes organizing a serious review of organizations and individuals who have committed violations in the demolition of the historical relic of Tran Khac family church in Cong Thanh commune (Yen Thanh).

Citizen Tran Khac Truc (residing in Le Mao ward, Vinh city) complained about the handling of the incident at the Tran Khac family temple in Cong Thanh commune (Yen Thanh). Photo: Pham Bang

Regarding this issue, Mr. Phan Van Tuyen - Chairman of Yen Thanh District People's Committee said that the Tran Khac family temple relic has been inventoried and is waiting to be classified. According to the Heritage Law, when wanting to dismantle or repair a relic, it must be permitted by the competent authority. Therefore, the behavior of some people in the Tran Khac family when they arbitrarily demolished the Tran Khac family temple without permission from the competent authority is a violation of the law.

The Chairman of the People's Committee of Yen Thanh district also affirmed that the district and commune did not deny responsibility for the incident and this was also a lesson in the management of the relics that had been inventoried and classified in the area. Although accepting responsibility, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Yen Thanh district expressed that the resolution, handling and overcoming of the consequences was very difficult and required the cooperation of the Tran Khac clan.

Mr. Phan Van Tuyen - Chairman of Yen Thanh District People's Committee reported the results of handling the case. Photo: Pham Bang

After listening to the opinions of the sectors and localities, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung once again affirmed that the arbitrary dismantling of Tran Khac church, an inventoried relic by some members of the Tran Khac clan, is a violation of regulations. The Provincial People's Committee also issued a document assigning Yen Thanh district to handle and resolve the case.

In the spirit of respecting the law, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested strict implementation of the provisions of the Heritage Law, that is, returning the church to its original state and considering handling the responsibilities of individuals and organizations that violate the law.

Comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee concluded on the direction to resolve the citizen's complaint. Photo: Pham Bang

The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee assigned the Department of Culture and Sports to guide the People's Committee of Yen Thanh district to identify violators and remedial measures. The Department of Culture and Sports continues to review and check whether this relic is qualified for ranking or not.

Through the meeting with the people, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee also hopes that members of the Tran Khac clan will have a goodwill and calm attitude, sit together to find a reasonable and appropriate solution, create solidarity and cohesion within the clan, thereby contributing to ensuring social order and safety in the area.