When Mr. Than went to the one-stop department of the People's Committee to submit the application, the officer did not accept it because, based on Point b, Clause 2, Article 220 of the 2024 Land Law, if the purpose of a part of the area is changed, the plot of land must be divided into plots, the remaining area that is not changed must have the minimum area according to regulations, or he must change the purpose of all 200 m2 before the application will be accepted. However, Mr. Than only wanted to change the purpose of 100 m2 to build a house.

Mr. Than asked, was the officer receiving the application's explanation correct?

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment answers this issue as follows:

Clause 4, Article 220 of the Land Law stipulates:

"4. The provincial People's Committee shall, based on the provisions of Clauses 1, 2 and 3 of this Article, other relevant legal provisions and local customs and practices, specify the conditions and minimum area for land division and land consolidation for each type of land".

Please provide information so that you can know, study and learn about the specific local regulations on the conditions and minimum area for land division and land consolidation for each type of land and contact the competent authority in the locality for settlement in accordance with regulations.