Phu Tho Resolutely Tackles Obstacles Facing 151 Delayed and Long-Standing Projects

On July 30, under the chairmanship of Pham Dai Duong, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation, the Standing Board of the Phu Tho Provincial Party Committee convened a meeting to review and provide guidance on measures to resolve difficulties and obstacles affecting delayed and long-standing projects across the province.

The meeting was attended by members of the Provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board, representatives of the Central Inspection Commission, leaders of the Party Committee of the Provincial People’s Committee, the Provincial People’s Committee, and relevant departments, agencies and organizations.

Provincial Party Secretary Pham Dai Duong chairs the meeting.

Decisive Measures to Resolve Obstacles for 151 Delayed Projects

According to a report presented at the meeting, Phu Tho Province has reviewed 151 delayed and problematic projects.

Of these, 50 projects have had their major obstacles resolved; 26 projects have been reported to the Central Inspection Commission and have received agreement in principle on their handling mechanisms, approaches and guiding principles; while the remaining 75 projects are still being reviewed, classified and assessed for appropriate solutions in accordance with legal regulations.

Most of these projects originated over different periods, with many arising before the provincial administrative restructuring. Their difficulties vary in nature and involve multiple sectors, including investment, land administration, planning, construction, finance, compensation, site clearance and the implementation of inspection and audit conclusions.

To address these issues, the Provincial People’s Committee established Task Force No. 751, assigning the Department of Finance as its standing agency to coordinate with the Provincial Party Committee’s Inspection Commission, the Provincial Inspectorate and other relevant authorities in reviewing, classifying and identifying the causes, responsibilities, competent authorities and appropriate solutions for each project.

Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Tran Duy Dong addresses the meeting.

For the 50 projects whose obstacles have been resolved, the province will continue monitoring implementation to ensure that completed administrative procedures are translated into tangible investment outcomes and that land resources are put into effective use.

Regarding the 26 projects already reported to the Central Inspection Commission, delegates focused on implementing the agreed principles and solutions. They emphasized that all actions must strictly comply with legal procedures and competent authority, avoid legitimizing previous violations, prevent new violations, and ensure that no state assets or land resources are lost or wasted.

For the remaining 75 projects, the Provincial People’s Committee has classified them into 11 groups based on the nature of their difficulties and the relevant authorities responsible for resolving them.

Among these are 13 projects proposed for the application of special mechanisms and policies under National Assembly Resolution No. 170/2024/QH15 and Resolution No. 29/2026/QH16, as they involve issues similar to those affecting the 26 projects already submitted to the Central Inspection Commission.

Based on the review results, the Provincial People’s Committee proposed that the Provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board approve the continued submission of these projects to the Central Inspection Commission for consideration and guidance on handling principles, providing a basis for the province to implement solutions in accordance with legal regulations.

Delegates also recommended further reviewing project documentation, accurately identifying the nature of each obstacle, clarifying causes and responsibilities, and proactively resolving issues within the province’s authority. Matters beyond provincial authority should be fully documented and promptly reported to competent authorities for consideration.

Reviewing Solutions for the Dai Lai Eco-Tourism Project

The meeting also discussed the application of special mechanisms and policies to resolve obstacles facing the Dai Lai Eco-Tourism Project, invested by Hong Hac Dai Lai Joint Stock Company. This is one of the 26 projects previously reported to the Central Inspection Commission.

Delegates focused on issues relating to investment procedures, land administration, planning, construction, financial obligations, and the management and use of the lake area and water surface. They also examined the legal basis, procedures and authority for applying special mechanisms to resolve the project’s outstanding issues.

The Provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board agreed in principle to continue removing obstacles so that the project can proceed and make effective use of available resources.

The Provincial People’s Committee was assigned to complete the review of all legal documents, finalize the implementation plan and ensure that all procedures comply fully with legal regulations and competent authority.

The implementation process must also ensure strict management of planning, land resources, lakes and water surfaces while balancing economic development with environmental protection, landscape conservation and the legitimate interests of the State, investors and local communities.

Unlocking Resources for Development

Concluding the meeting, Provincial Party Secretary Pham Dai Duong emphasized that resolving delayed and long-standing projects is a key task in removing bottlenecks, improving the efficiency of land and investment resources, and promoting the province’s socio-economic growth.

He stressed that the review process must be comprehensive, objective, prudent, transparent and based on the legal status and actual circumstances of each project rather than applying a single solution to all cases.

Overview of the meeting.

The Provincial Party Secretary instructed authorities to clearly classify projects into those eligible to continue implementation, those requiring additional procedures, those needing adjustment, and those that should be terminated and recovered in accordance with the law.

He reiterated that while the province is committed to removing obstacles, it will not legitimize violations, create new violations, or allow losses and waste of state assets, public finances or land resources.

The Party Committee of the Provincial People’s Committee was instructed to direct the Provincial People’s Committee to promptly finalize a comprehensive action plan for all 151 projects, clearly specifying each project’s legal status, outstanding issues, causes, legal basis, proposed solutions, responsible agencies, coordinating units, supervising provincial leaders, implementation timetable and expected outcomes.

For the 50 projects whose difficulties have already been addressed, authorities must continue monitoring implementation to ensure that investment activities are carried out effectively and that resources are brought into productive use.

For the 26 projects that have received agreement in principle from the Central Inspection Commission, the Provincial Party Secretary requested that implementation plans specify responsibilities, deadlines and deliverables for each project and task, with regular supervision and prompt reporting of any emerging issues.

Regarding the remaining 75 projects, provincial authorities must continue reviewing and refining solutions for each of the 11 classified groups. For the 13 projects proposed for special treatment under Resolutions No. 170/2024/QH15 and 29/2026/QH16, complete documentation and legal justification must be prepared before submission to the Provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board and subsequently to the Central Inspection Commission for further guidance.

The Provincial Party Secretary also required that all project files and documentation be properly managed and archived to facilitate future inspections, supervision and the resolution of any arising issues.

He instructed the Party Committee of the Provincial People’s Committee, the Provincial People’s Committee, departments and relevant agencies to intensify coordination and uphold the accountability of agency heads, aiming to complete all tasks within provincial authority by November 30, 2026, and submit a consolidated report to the Central Inspection Commission by December 20, 2026.

In addition to the 151 projects already reviewed, the Provincial Party Secretary directed provincial authorities to continue conducting a comprehensive review of all other delayed cases across the province, including those involving household businesses, land issues concerning organizations, households and individuals, and other long-standing unresolved matters.

Each case must be classified, with clear identification of causes, responsibilities, competent authorities and appropriate solutions, ensuring that no case is overlooked or allowed to remain unresolved, thereby avoiding public dissatisfaction and further waste of land resources.

The province’s determined effort to address these 151 delayed and long-standing projects demonstrates its commitment to removing development bottlenecks, unlocking resources for economic growth, and strengthening administrative discipline and accountability among government agencies, leaders and investors throughout the implementation process.

Duc Anh