Capital Law revision removes roadblocks local development
VGP - The amendment of the Capital Law will provide Ha Noi with a solution to a range of pressing issues, including the relocation of office buildings and old apartments and tackling environmental pollution, which has been a cause of concern for the city.
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue made the remarks at a meeting with Ha Noi's leaders on July 25.
Hue stressed that the revised law, which will be submitted for review at the 6th National Assembly session in October, is of great importance to the long-term development of the capital. It serves as an important tool for Ha Noi to mobilize, manage and utilize resources efficiently. It also facilitates the establishment of a government suitable for a specific urban area.
"This law provides a legal basis to address various existing challenges and bottlenecks, such as developing infrastructure mechanisms and policies, tackling environmental pollution, relocating medical and educational institutions from the city center, revitalizing and reconstructing old residential blocks, and resolving pending projects," he noted.
Dinh Tien Dung, Secretary of the Ha Noi Party Committee, praised the positive results achieved so far in the city's socio-economic development, which reflects the effectiveness of the National Assembly's resolution to pilot the city management model and specific financial and budgetary policies.
Among those, Resolution No.15 issued on May 29, 2008, of the National Assembly regarding the adjustment of administrative boundaries of Hanoi and surrounding provinces/cities played a vital point in the city's development process.
However, in order to further improve the city's institutions and overcome obstacles hindering its development, Dung called for support from the government and the National Assembly and close coordination with the Hanoi People's Committee in formulating the revised Capital Law.
He also expressed hope for support from relevant agencies in the expeditious issuance of the adjusted master plan for the construction of Hanoi by 2030 with a vision to 2050, along with the Planning of Hanoi Capital from 2021 to 2030 with a vision to 2050.
Dung stressed the timely implementation of Ring Road No.4 in the Capital region and the adherence to the set schedule.
The Capital Law, which was passed by the National Assembly in late 2012, was intended to have a transformative effect and provide a solid institutional foundation for Hanoi's development.
However, after more than a decade of implementation, the law has shown several limitations, with relatively low effectiveness and efficiency./.
