Transparency, fairness, and decisiveness
(Baonghean) - It seems to have become a tradition that land acquisition and site clearance for projects is always the most complex stage because it involves the vital interests of every citizen whose land is being acquired. And with the common mentality of "every inch of land is worth its weight in gold," everyone wants their land to be compensated at the highest possible price.
Meanwhile, everything must comply with current policies and laws. This means that the type of land, its origin, the compensation price, and even the lack of compensation are all clearly defined by the State and cannot be arbitrarily resolved. However, not everyone understands this, or intentionally ignores it, leading to situations where people clash with the authorities, ultimately aiming to maximize their own interests. They justify this by claiming it's to protect their legitimate rights and interests. This is the main reason for the delays in land handover in most projects. The reactions of people whose land falls within the scope of the project to renovate and upgrade National Highway 1A in Nghe An province are also driven by this same objective.
Therefore, to gain strong support and consensus from the people in handing over land for projects, the most important thing to do first is to make the project's purpose and scale clear to the people, as well as the origin of the land and whether or not they will be compensated. If compensation is provided, the mechanism, policies, and compensation rates for different types of land and assets on the land, as well as the area of land to be acquired from each household, must be clearly explained. Only then should the benefits of the project to the nation and to their own families be explained and communicated to the people; and finally, the people should be persuaded to accept the land handover. Determining the origin of the land, valuing the compensation, and paying compensation must be done fairly and without any irregularities.
Because even a small discrepancy can lead to public comparisons and easily trigger excessive reactions. This depends heavily on the impartiality of the compensation and land clearance team. Along with that, it is crucial to always apply current mechanisms and policies accurately and in a way that is most beneficial to the people. In cases where people do not accept the land acquisition plan, it is necessary to investigate and examine whether the steps in the land acquisition process have been carried out correctly and completely? Has it truly served the legitimate interests of the people? Why are people reacting this way? Is it due to a lack of transparency, democracy, or fairness? A thorough and clear explanation is needed to develop an appropriate solution, avoiding unfortunate consequences that could delay the handover of the land.
After carefully considering all aspects of the issue, if it is certain that there are no oversights or errors in any stage, then the necessary work to reclaim the land must be carried out resolutely in accordance with the law. Using harsh measures such as protecting construction or coercive measures to reclaim land may encounter resistance, sometimes very strong, from some people and may even stir up negative public opinion. Nevertheless, we must persevere and resolutely carry out the task. We must not be swayed or discouraged by threats, a few acts of protest, or some dissenting opinions, thus delaying the progress of a national-scale project. If it is right, we must resolutely do it, do it thoroughly and completely. Anyone who deliberately resists will be severely punished according to the law.
Transparency, fairness, and determination will certainly lead to successful land clearance.
Duy Huong