According to the lawyer, the fact that some provincial leaders have not met people for 18 months shows signs of violation of the regulations on responsibility to meet citizens as prescribed in Clause 2, Article 12 of the Law on Citizen reception...

Provincial Chairman/Chairwoman must meet citizens at least 1 day a month

Regarding the fact that the Presidents of Binh Duong, Dak Nong, Thua Thien - Hue and Ho Chi Minh City have not met citizens anyday in 18 months, Doctor of Law Dang Van Cuong, Head of the Law Office of Chinh Phap (Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association) .Hanoi) said that, according to the provisions of Clause 5, Article 12 of the Law on Citizen reception, the chairperson of the provincial People's Committee shall directly meet citizens at the provincial-level citizen reception office at least 1 day in a month and perform the procedure. perform unscheduled reception of citizens in the cases specified in Clause 3, Article 18 of this Law.

Provincial-level People's Committee chairpersons directly listen to citizens to listen, consider, settle and direct the consideration and settlement of complaints, denunciations, recommendations and reflections within their competence.

Through direct communication with citizens, heads of state administrative agencies know the situation of complaints, denunciations, recommendations and reflections and the settlement of complaints, denunciations, recommendations and reflections of agencies. , subordinate units from which to take measures to inspect and urge subordinates in the reception of citizens, handling of petitions, and settlement of complaints, denunciations, recommendations and reflections according to the provisions of Article 12 of this Circular Circular 06/2014/TT-TTCP on the process of receiving citizens.

Thus, according to lawyer Cuong, based on the above regulations, it can be seen that the fact that localities have not organized to receive citizens for 18 months has shown a delay in citizen reception activities, causing frustration in the public. opinions, seriously affecting the legitimate rights and interests of the people.

In fact, the complaints, denunciations, recommendations and reflections are all "hot" and urgent matters that need to be resolved promptly to avoid unnecessary consequences.

"If the citizen reception is not promptly resolved, it can cause serious conflicts, lead to prolonged disputes, adversely affect security and order, especially in complicated disputes such as complaints, denounce", lawyer Cuong said.

Disciplinary action can be considered under the Law on Cadres and Civil Servants

Lawyer Cuong said that the fact that some leaders did not meet citezens for 18 months clearly violated the regulations on responsibility to receive citizens as prescribed in Clause 2, Article 12 of the Law on receiving non-citizens.

On the other hand, Article 6 of the Law on Citizen Reception stipulates that it is forbidden to act irresponsibly in receiving citizens; causing troubles, harassment or obstructing people who come to make complaints, denunciations, petitions and reflections.

Therefore, functional agencies need to consider and evaluate the nature and extent of specific violations to consider the responsibilities of each individual, agency or organization.

Depending on the nature and level of behavior, appropriate disciplinary measures can be applied to individual provincial presidents who violate, remind, reprimand, warn, etc., in accordance with the Law on Cadres and Public Officials.

In addition, lawyer Cuong added that, according to the provisions of the 2013 Law on Citizen reception, receiving citizens is the reception by agencies, organizations, units and individuals to listen and receive complaints and denunciations. reports, recommendations and reflections of citizens; explain and guide citizens on the implementation of complaints, denunciations, recommendations and reflections in accordance with the provisions of law.

In principle, according to the provisions of Article 3 of the Law on Citizen reception, it is clear that the citizen reception must be conducted at the citizen reception place of the agency, organization or unit.

The reception of citizens must ensure publicity, democracy and timeliness; simple and convenient procedures; keep secret and ensure the safety of whistleblowers according to the provisions of law; ensuring objectivity, equality and non-discrimination in receiving citizens; Respect and create favorable conditions for citizens to make complaints, denunciations, recommendations and reflections in accordance with law.

Regarding the responsibility to receive citizens, according to the provisions of Article 4 of the Law on Citizen reception, state agencies are responsible for organizing the reception of citizens, including: the Government, ministries, ministerial-level agencies, general departments and similar organizations equivalent; People's Committees at all levels; Specialized agencies under the People's Committees of provinces and centrally run cities; specialized agencies of the People's Committees of rural districts, urban districts, towns and provincial cities; Agencies of the National Assembly; People's Councils at all levels; People's Court, People's Procuracy, State Audit.

Regarding this content, Mr. Pham Quang Hung (Hanoi) said that the fact that many provincial presidents do not organize full reception according to regulations will cause many people to come to the Central Committee for People's Reception to complain.

"If the locality promptly solves the pressing problems and holds dialogues with the people, the parties will find a common voice and many hot issues about land will be resolved. People will not complain or sue. prolonged", Mr. Hung shared.

According to Mr. Hung, the settlement of complaints and denunciations must be done right from the grassroots level, at the commune level, not pushed to the district level, the district level should not be pushed to the provincial level, etc. the issues people will understand, obey the regulations, social safety is guaranteed.